Applying to Mbb and tier 2

Question

Good day everyone, hope you are doing well. I am a finance graduate from USA with 3.7 GPA. I work at big 4 as a consultant riyadh for 8 months now targeting financial projects, and I have previously worked for two years as a consultant in education(ministry of education in dubai,….). I also have 3 months internship remote in finance. I am hopping to apply to tier 2 or MBB.

1) What are my chances considering referrals from senior consultants there?

2) please please I searched alot and cant find a decent resume showing how my experience should b structured to impress mbb.

If you need any extra information I would gladly share but need a real idea of if I apply now high would my probability be

Thank you

Answer 1

Thanks for sharing your background! You’re in a solid position to apply, especially with a referral.

1) Your chances with a referral:
Referrals from senior consultants at MBB or Tier 2 firms can significantly boost your chances of getting an interview. With your Big 4 + government consulting background, plus a solid GPA, you’re a viable candidate, especially if you tailor your story well.

2) Resume advice:
Structure your CV with impact-first bullets using this format:
Action verb + context + specific result (quantified if possible).
Focus on problem-solving, leadership, and client impact. Highlight public sector strategy, data-driven analysis, and any finance-related achievements.

If you'd like, I can help you review or draft a consulting-style resume based on your experience. You're definitely not far off — it’s all about how you frame it.

Best of luck!

Answer 2

Hi,

To answer your questions,

1. A solid chance :)

You have a top brand name (big 4)
You have financial experience and consulting experience

2. Have a look at the prep lounge CV templates https://www.preplounge.com/en/cv-templates

This will give you an idea of how to structure your CV
I like template 1

Good luck and happy to chat,

Answer 3

Hi there!

Re Q1, you might find this useful:

Re Q2, get a professional CV review. Several coaches offer it, including myself. From my point of view, it's the best ROI you can get at this stage of the application process.

Best,
Cristian

Answer 4

Hi,

Good luck with your preparation.

1) Chances are high you receive a referral if you put sufficient effort in this.

2) Start with listing

your work experiences + function description + major projects
study experience + score + most important courses
skills (e.g., language, IT) and extracurricular activities

Feel free to contact me, I can review your CV and send good examples.

Mattijs

Answer 5

You academic performance and professional experience is perfectly fine, you have good chances to be considered.

You may want to schedule a coaching session to review and optimize your CV.

Answer 6

Hi,

Hard to tell without seeing your exact resume, but it does sound like it would be relevant at least for Tier 2.

In terms of CV template - preplounge has a nice guide already in case you haven't seen it.