Post-MBA, how difficult is it to transition from strategy at a big 4 firm to MBB? What types of things would you need to be able to show?

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Need to show top performance (fast progression) at your firm and network heavily. No specific skills really needed since any MBB will re-teach you everything. Don't emphasize too much that you already do "strategy". We likely mean different things when we're saying that and it will not rub off well.

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It’s doable. We have a pipeline for post mba experiences hires. The downside is you would likely come in as a C1.

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What does a cosultant do?

C1 would be fine, just wanted to ensure that the door is open. Thanks!

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I see it happen a lot in top MBAs. Just brush up on the casing and go to the events

How to be invited to “events”

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