Hello!

To your first question yes, it´s a common path to transition from corporate strategy to MBB. However, it´s not the only way -for sure-, so make sure you also apply directly to MBB.

To the second topic, I don´t think there is an absolute truth here -some companies may have industry knowledge as a must, and some may not. However, if you already got the interview, it indicates that is not an "a-priori".

Good luck!

Cheers,

Clara

Yes, it's pretty standard for experienced hires. If your goal is MBB choose the brand before the function and try to apply as soon as possible for MBB.

Best,
Antonello

Hi!

In-house strategy roles are definitely a way in, but so are jobs in finance, marketing, etc. The thing that you'll have to consider is that you might work for 2-4 years and start from scratch when moving to an MBB (you might get 1-2 years seniority in a T2 depending in the office you apply to). Regarding your second question, MBB's wouldn't have industry specialists until manager level, so you'd join as a generalist and maybe be staffed on an automative project when it comes up.

Good luck!

Dear anonymous,

If your final aim is to join an MBB, maybe a tier-2 company is a bit better than a corporate company.
Nowadays also people from corporate consulting department are quite common in MBB but you have to consider that, if it happens, it's likely that you will be affiliated to a practice that is near to your previous background (in this case automotive/industrial goods).
If you like that field I would suggest to consider the corporate option, otherwise go for a consulting company.

Best,
Luca