Mediocre college/ grades (lack of direction), convinced consulting is an unequivocal match for my professional disposition - How do I overcome impossibility and land a consulting job at MBB or big 4?

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How bad is your gpa and how good is your work experience?

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Agree with MBA path. That’s what I did and it worked out well for me.

Get an MBA

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Can’t speak to MBB but for the big 4 just apply

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You sure can. Let me know if you need a referral at KPMG. We are hiring and I know some recruiters whom I can personally ask to screen you

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Hi, please DM me

EY no longer considers GPA. Wish I could tell you how many of us have been successful despite a less-than-stellar academic record.

Just apply.

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I know someone from your company who’s with Deloitte now. What’s your current position?

I have to be careful because of our company’s focus in social media. I am in operations as an analyst.

Apply or get referrals. Try EY. They have a lot of people from banks in there FSO department

Ask here on FB. People are always willing. I can refer you to D

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