MBB experienced hire process? Is it the same as new grad?

Diversity quota is real: both for B-School admissions/scholarships and MBB recruiting.

Readers be warned. Your skills don’t matter as much as you think.

That is all.

Hi Folks,

I currently work at a big 4 firm as Management Consultant (largely Oil and Energy SL) and have around 1.5 YOE. How long should I wait to apply into MBBK? C CTC: 15LPA

I did my MBA from a non-target college (new IIM). Is it possible to get a Consultant role in MBB now or should I get more experience in here?

I work in m&a mostly doing PMI, divestiture work, and ODD. Any type of role I could move into FAANG at? Know Corp dev is usually for bankers or MBB folks

MBB consultant here, total 5 years of experience (of which 3 at MBB). Heading to HBS starting Fall 2022. Super keen on doing a summer internship in PE in-between the two MBA years. How good are my chances (conscious prior PE or IB experience is usually preferred), and what can I do to prepare (any links to resources would be appreciated)?

Hi! I’ve been consulting independently and found my own clients on projects where I created-operated-transferred, for a problem that needed to be solved or by establishing a new revenue stream, rescued dying/ delayed project to put it back on rails & by setting new benchmarks. I’ve been asked why I never tried a Big4/ MBB as I’ve got results & with big names as my clients. What does it take for an experienced (+20y, 7countries) to be hired? What is the application process? Any advice? TQ

Looking for referrals at MBB Dubai/Doha/Riyadh offices for my sister since she can’t join Fishbowl. Also open to Canadian offices. She graduated from top Canadian uni (UofT/McGill/UBC), grew up in ME and has an impressive academic background and work experience. Happy to connect with her directly.

MBB FAANG Networth

What is the dress code like at MBB when you are not onsite at a client? Photos on some of the early access programs’ pages make it seem like their dress code is t-shirt and jeans haha

Seeking referrals at MBB or T2 consulting firm for lateral level consulting opportunities. Worked with F500 clients & led multi million $ engagements. Aiming for Principal level. Please DM.

Hi Sharks,
Looking for opportunities/referrals in MBB in consulting/project management role.Requesting support .

London vs NY in terms of PE career for ex-MBB consultants?

For those who landed their MBB offer on the second or later try, what did you do in the year in between tries to keep up and polish your casing and behaviourals? Anything you did differently?

I have 4YOE in tech implementations . i want to move around to get better pay. should I target FAANG or MBB? Primary driver to exit is better compensation . Thanks fam

How much WLB flexibility is there with MBB? As a junior level employee, do you have the freedom to step away for a few hours in the day for an appointment? What if you need to take a random Tuesday off?

Is it true a lot of people in MBB want to exit for FAANG or other big tech? If so, is MBB not worth going to if I have an exit opportunity for big tech?

180k base + 40k RSU yearly FAANG offer VS. 220k base MBB offer: which one is considered better purely from a monetary perspective? FAANG has refresher but MBB has higher bonus right?

If u apply for a role at an MBB that is focused on automotive, are u stuck in that for a bit?? Or do u get to move around?

What about if I worked in automotive stuffs and then got a masters in a year or two in something different? that would let me escape working on auto stuff right??? Maybe??
I saw this quote in a thread on fishbowl and it feels relevant to me an auto industry:

>What's it called when you accidentally become an expert in your team on that one topic you dislike?

>A masochist

Is it worth jumping to Deloitte (offer in hand currently) in order to position myself better for FAANG 3-5 years down the line? Other options include staying at BAH or trying to get into MBB.

How hard MBB interviews actually are? From 1 to 10 being hardest. How would you rate it?

Anyone willing to help with a resume review/edit? I am in advisory consulting and would like to transition to strategy preferably MBB.

Looking for advice on dealing with a boss who is extremely difficult to work for. For example, my colleague has worked entirely remotely since COVID hit in March. She had planned to make 2 trips out to her family out of state during the holidays (for Thanksgiving & Christmas) but recently requested to stay during the interim, when it looked like her apartment might be under voluntary evacuation due to wildfires. Said colleague lives alone and found it beneficial to be around family (cont below)

Best offers for really fresh juniors in NYC?

My brother graduated with a bachelor’s in CS from UNG in May and has struggled to find a job. Hard worker, smart, introverted, and a good guy. If anyone knows of any entry-level tech opportunities, please DM me! Thanks.

Hi Friends,

I want to know what will be the notice period in VOIS for Assistant Manager position ?

hi all. it’s me, designer, who wants to become Chief 🫠 tbh i’ve been a little hurt about the fact that KPMG 1 🧐 has been sliding into others’ DMs. he made me feel like i was the one 🫠 anyways blast me with love to make me feel better 🫠

Folks with rental lease up for renewal - are you seeing annual rent increase?

Fellow landlords - what are your views on annual increase in rent during pandemic?

For reference, my rental is in HCOL

Can anyone recommend a reliable home delivery laundry service (pick up + wash and fold)? Had been using Liox but they’re <25% on time recently and sometimes ghost me; at those prices, time to switch IMO

I cannot stand nurses who treat their nursing assistants like slaves!

S.J.D. degree - yay or nah? Put another way, what’s the value of an SJD degree (beyond a JD) outside academia? Is it worth pursuing?

I did a consult with a junior planner the other day and he kept referring to how long I’d been in the industry 🥹 Just how old AM I? I feel old now.

I have been in the retail industry for 7-8 years and I want to change careers paths. I don’t want to be in the retail industry anymore. It’s so frustrating and the jobs do not pay enough. I have an associates degree in Business Management, customer service experience, experience in Microsoft Suite, Etc. Is anyone hiring in the DC-metropolitan area?

Anyone on here from Eagle Hill Consulting? I want to move back to DC and they look like an interesting boutique interested in type of work they do, culture, hiring process, etc

Are you enjoying time at home or remembering why you signed up for a traveling job?

Can someone refer me in Barclays for QA Analyst role and I am having 7 YOE in QA and Automation. Thanks in advance.

Hello all, I have offers from both EXL and Clairvoyant (acquired recently by EXL). I was wondering if there would be any issue if I choose one over the other? Leaning towards Clairvoyant a bit because of the discussion with HR. Also EXL HR is saying that they will issue laptop after joining. Is this normal?

In NYC w/ 50k stashed for what I hope to be a downpayment on a 2 bedroom or more apt in 6 months. Am I being unrealistic in trying to find something for my budget in Astoria, BK, or Jersey city?

What skill does everyone list on my resume? I’ve had mine reviewed and was advised to list mine at the top just after my profile statement. It got me thinking about if what I have is suitable

What roles in smaller startups do strategy consultants usually get? Seems like they mostly hire engineering roles, and the only option would be a specific functional group (e.g. finance) rather than a “strategy” role?

What sort of roles are considered hot/well paid tech roles?

Has anyone transferred to strat at an entertainment company? How did that go and what was your path to get there?

Currently a newly promoted Manager at D - What’s an equivalent role/level at ZS? Recruiter reached out for a consultant role saying ZS structure is flatter - no thanks 😂

I’m in the interview process with Google for a strategy role. Does anyone know how soon Google expect people to join once an offer is given?

Friend of mine is interviewing for an L4 amazon operations role, they made it past the first round, anyone have insight into what to expect?

Anyone have any insights on the Goldman Sachs early careers program?

Has anyone been referred to amazon, got an interview directly with hiring manager and skipped that first HR interview? Does that mean anything?

Maybe I shouldn’t exit to coinbase.

Had a final round at an investment bank and got an HR call shortly after that I did well and they’d be in touch in a week.

Followed up after a week and they told me to wait a few more days. Has now been 3+ weeks. Can I follow up again?

Need help weighing 2 ops. Long term goal is to be a product manager. I’m in consulting now and have been in product adjacent roles (proxy PO, scrum master, PMO, etc). Opp 1 - Within the same company (Fortune 100). It’s an internal data analyst role working with c-suite and international c-suite. Takes me away from product but great exposure. Opp 2 - PM role for another Fortune 100 in the industry I want to pivot to, but could potentially be lower impact at my level and up to 10k pay cut.

Dear my manager, you are my biggest source of motivation to recruit. Thank you for reminding me every Monday morning to never give up

Does anyone know if the SM role at Capital One is similar to SM at PwC. Wouldn’t want to make a lateral move.

Would you choose program manager or product marketing manager roles in tech?

Pros and cons of going from strategy to internal consulting after 2YOE?

Putting my papers tomorrow. Burnt badly by office politics. Not gonna say anything though except probably a love you all note!

What’re some hot start ups nyc based? Looking to move to a pre ipo company. Strategy and ops

Best book and materials that can help with transitioning into a Product Management role. Looking for a book to explain the details of day to day as well as prep for interviews. Ty!