What are typical “why MBA” answers for candidates coming from MBB? What points should a good answer generally include?

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Currently an Assoc at McK. Recruiters are reaching out with roles and specifying that senior execs are ex-MBB and ONLY hire MBBs. Does this raise a red flag to anyone else?

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