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How to switch to MBB from PwC consulting? Please guide me.

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I want to switch in MBB. Currently I am an SMT. Any advices to join early ?

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I currently work as a Solution Consultant in one of the Top MNCs for Digital transformation
I have been thinking for a while to move into a consultant role in one of the MBBs 
Current experience 4 years.

Can anyone suggest ? Anyone working in MBB can we connect?

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Software Engineer

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I have always been wanting a career in management consulting or strategy consulting companies like McKinsey BCG Bain & Company.

Being in IT consulting for over 3 years I wonder if it’s still possible for me to transition to management or strategy consulting companies?

Any help or insight on this is appreciated.

Is it possible to shift from IT consulting company to MBB?

I am currently an Anayst in ITA with 1 yoe. Prior experience(1yr) in product research and development.

Wanted to know can I get AC roles or should i still be looking for analyst roles. Wanted to move upto AC as my total yoe-2 nd i feel i have the required skills.

Suggestion regarding switch in Big4

Analyst

Who is more empowered and efficient in raking up projects and delivering it super efficiently?

Big 4 vs MBB in Terms of Technology Consulting

It would be easy to find out who I am if I say anything more but I have worked in cross-collaborative roles across my careers spanning multiple decades in Big4s. I have led several projects for Govt of India and Public Sector Organizations. Personally I have worked in multidisciplinary fields mostly in IT and Databases. I have recently worked in Solution designing and Enterprise Architecture for many large orgs. Most of this is Digital strategy for many offline first businesses.

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Consulting Associate

Was always curious to know, what is this buzz all about.....

Why do people stay in big 4?

Software Developer

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Is anyone working in MBB Firms ?

Insight #1:
"Build as much pedigree as you can."

This means going to the right schools, the right clubs, the right academics and the right extra-curriculars.
This also means that you need to get good brands on your resume early and fast. Working in NA, EMEA, Singapore and Australia is typically a plus point.

You typically need to go to M7 schools or IIM-BLACKI or ISB to even have a remote shot at getting in.
This means great GRE/GMAT scores are a necessity. This also means that you need to really nail your LORs. Finally, you need to have exceptional spikes that changes the way people perceive you and your potential translating into a resume. 

Insight #2:
"They care about optics a lot."
The way you look, speak and conduct yourself is probably the biggest thing you can do to improve your odds of getting in. Being at the right places is important. This means if you are already in social circles with Management Consulting folks then some of their habits will rub off on you. This also means that playing Tennis, going to the Gym, going Golfing/Squash/ whatever rich guy sport, the right parties, restaurants and clubs is an underrated advantage.


Insight #3:
"Prepare for Case Interviews"
Case interviews are a crucial part of the consulting recruitment process. Practice solving case studies and seek guidance from mentors or resources to improve your case interview skills. 'Case in Point' is your fucking bible and you need to make sure that you can work your way around guesstimates and reach a conclusive solution in an insight driven manner.

Insight #4:
"Be prepared to walk away."

MBB is not the end of the world and you can out do your peers in terms of Money earned per unit effort spent easily in other fields. So, don't care about what happens. Double down on your Plan B instead.

But if you want to travel the world, walk shoulder to shoulder with some of the smartest people in the business then it is not a bad option. 

Picture: From one of my trips to Bangalore(2023)

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Management Consultant

I am a Salesforce Sr. Developer need to switch from Deloitte.

What is the best option?. Please help me

Where to switch from big4

Hi Guys,
I  am working as a software developer in Oracle( btech from old IIT) . Its been 2 years and I now want to switch to management consulting (preferable in MBB) to experience it so want to give MBA.

1. I did some research but I want to gain some information on the salary aspect of it. I heard that the salaries are not that high they would probably be in the same range that I am getting now. BUT, I want to know in the long run do consultants get more hikes compared to tech roles? 

2. I heard the wlb is pretty bad so is there some resource that I can study to know if thats the right suit for me since its a big risk I’ll be taking moving on to a different field. There are some good exit opportunities also I believe after MBB can someone tell more about it.

Would really appreciate some answers on this. Its on my head for a long time. Cheers!

MBB roles salaries in long run/ worth taking risk

Want to switch from big four to product based company, please advise

These job switch questions were already asked in first and second round as well and even by the HR. I think if everyone was convinced by my reasons then why the hell would I get rejected in the final round? If this was the problem then I wouldn't have worked hard for all the rounds . They should have rejected me in the first round itself if that was the only reason they wanted to reject me. Plus I asked for a CTC of 27 LPA. I have 5 yrs of experience. BCG HR said she doesn't have that budget. I laughed in my mind. How can the HR lie on the face even when they know that there are other companies ready to offer me more than even 27. They are like unfortunately we don't have the budget. After 3 days she called me again saying we will match your expectations. I don't understand why you would irritate a candidate by raising their hopes and then reject them. I think MBBs are overhyped. The leadership sucked. If BCG can't pay me 25-30 lpa then I think they have lost their game big time.

Have you guys interviewed at MBB companies and got rejected in the fourth round? Just because you had multiple switches? I recently interviewed at BCG and everything went well until the director saw I gave a valid reason for each switch.

Learning And Development

Looking for decent organization to switch.

Let us discuss where are we moving from big 4?

SAP Consultant

The work hours are catching on, don't want to do 70hrs+ weeks. The promotion at 2 yr mark is also difficult (over hiring in our batch, not enough demand + not exceptional performance at my end). Doesn't make sense to stick around for another year at current comp and workload

What are some exit options in the current market? How should I think about evaluating the career move

1.5yr in MBB post MBA, possible exits in current market?

I am very fascinated by Management Consulting and been speaking with ex consultants. All of them are critical of it, but agree the money is good 🤤

Need advice 

- Do these companies take lateral hires? I have seen only IIM candidates freshly graduated being taken in
I'm not IIM, but MBA with 6 years of work ex

- MBB have shittiest WLB and highest money. Which comes down as per tier. Which is the best tier to get into, so I have best of both worlds (less shitty WLB with lesser money)

Getting into Management Consulting

Tier 2 mba college. Mom engineer. Should pick up a course or something? Suggestions and comments welcome!

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