Is it possible/common to lateral to MBB from a top boutique where you go associate -> consultant at the boutique and enter as a consultant at MBB? Genuinely wondering if it’s something that’s done, know there would be a learning curve but figured C is also an entry level role for advanced degree candidates so there may be more support to adapt.

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Associate at McKinsey usually requires at least 4-5 YoE

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Agree with McK - the Consultant level at Bain isn’t really “entry level” given that all the people with advanced degrees have 3-5 years experience. Hires from other consulting firms tend to step down a level to join Bain (eg a Manager becomes a consultant).

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Actually PhDs have worked in academia (it’s no where near just going to school, most PhDs I know have workplace experience from it). Obviously a completely different job (same for teachers who join MBB after a MBA) but across the board people are coming with 3-5 years of experience.

Same as above for BCG

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I went from EM -> associate and was from a “top boutique” as per M1’s example

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Fwiw - pay from my boutique was much lower that I got a pay bump going down

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I am curious what firms fall within the category of “top boutiques”. Genuine curiosity.

Using life sciences as an example, Clearview is considered a top boutique

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