MBB peeps - what is your experience working with people that came from Big 4/Accenture (excluding those who came from strategy arms of B4)?

I am disappointed in the talent we have here at PwC and A) am looking to switch B) nervous that we don’t have a good reputation based on who I’ve worked with here

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Lots of ex-B4 folks at McK, many of whom are very successful at the firm and do very well. You will not be looked down upon for having started at a B4. With only 3 yoe you would likely come in as a BA- but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Our BA’s are compensated well and can get promoted directly to EM. Plus there are people of varying ages at every level. I know someone who came in as a BA at 28 and is crushing it and loving life. BA’s still make around $130k or something (actual comp numbers are public, just Google it). My advice - don’t self reject. Apply and see what happens.

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Why does this make you nervous? All you can do is put your best foot forward.

And to answer your question - yes, there are people from big 4 here with varying degrees of success (like everyone). If coming in outside a normal entry point (undergrad, mba) there is an adjustment period until they learn the process, but it’s expected.

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EY1 we can pretend it doesn’t happen but it does, I’m just wondering to what extent. I joined a consulting club during undergrad to help network, and without getting too detailed a guy from BCG told a room full of 30+ students that they will take 0 campus hires from our school. It was explained in a way that felt like a bit of a slap in the face. I’m wondering if that experience is representative of how people are viewed at MBB that don’t have as great of credentials on paper

I joined from Accenture and went to a good but non-target school. I have not been made to feel lesser than and was given a good runway to adapt and get my bearings, and after that I think I got great opportunities which translated to good reviews and a valuable network of sponsors and friends.

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