MBB folks - I’d like to try to make the jump to one of the MBBs in 2023. have a BS (Eng) non target, MS (Eng) target, MBA non target, 8YOE. Have operations background and currently working doing ops strategy at Accenture as a Manager. I am very rusty with cases so need to practice. I have the following questions: 1. How many hours of case prep would you recommend I do to be successful? 2. Is a looming recession a good time to make the jump? 3. Should I expect to be down leveled? 4. Referral pls!

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1. Varies wildly - I would say anywhere from 25-100 hours.
2.Who knows - would say if you get an opportunity then move
3. Mostly yea but I’ve seen people lateral (if you’re a 3rd year manager then you can come in as em)
4. Can’t help here sorry!

Thank you!

1. All depends on how fast you pick it up, but would recommend ~8-16 hours to get up to speed on the basics, then ~10 live cases with a partner and ~20 solo cases
2. Likely will be harder to get an interview compared to 2021 but MBB is pretty recession resilient (clients shift from growth strategy to cost cutting / efficiency projects)
3. Yes, will almost certainly be down-leveled to the post-MBA level if you are a manager at Accenture

In my experience (former tech consultant in Big4) - yes, dramatically different

1. I agree with BCG and Deloitte here
2. You really might as well go for it
3. You will likely be leveled down to Consultant (post MBA level) except you’re coming in as a practice expert
4. I offer case prep services and source referrals for really good candidates. Feel free to DM if interested

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