I’ve heard that going from Big 4 to MBB even with M7 MBA is not very common. MBB wants their consultants to start “from the beginning.” Is this true? Do other firms like ATK/LEK/Wyman do the same?

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I'm at an MBB without an MBA. I came from industry and joined a specific practice. I'm not tied to my practice (not that I would leave for integrative work - that might even be a reason they chose me). I'm guessing coming from a practice area they are trying to grow might be easier than via the MBA route? (After all, you need some people to put in work proposals right at the beginning, even if they are junior). Who knows. It's pretty strange I ended up here really ... I didn't even do maths in year 12 ... #Life

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Go to Accenture - the culture is just better

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