Hi there,

Q: Given that I am interested in transitioning to consulting and that their pay is higher than what I get right now, should I ignore the fact that the position is entry-level and accept it? 

If the alternative is to stick to your current job and you prefer a career in consulting, from what you shared the best option is to accept it. At the same time, if joining with some seniority is really important to you, you might want to consider applying to other top consulting companies to see if you can get more seniority recognized.

Good luck!

Francesco

Congratulations on the offer!

Ideally you want to come in at a post MBA level but if that's not on offer it's still better to take it if the payoff in 2-3 years is good for you. Personally I would do it because you end up much stronger resume wise and can leverage it for the rest of your career pretty much. 

Also one thing that's typically great about MBB is that if you perform better than your peers you get promoted faster and get paid more as a result. 

(editiert)

Hi there,

Congrats on the offer!

Hmmmm, it sounds like your interview performance (defending your resume/experience and case level) wasn't what they needed to bring you in higher. Your chance for this was really on interview day.

You have to make your own internal decision, but, given pay is higher, the firm is so prestigious, and I already tried to get place higher, then, if it were me, I would accept. Remember that promotions happen quickly if you perform well!

Yes, you should take it. You don't have consulting skills, and you need to gain those from scratch.

If you are overperforming you will be promoted sooner. But if you were at a higher rank but underperforming, you would be kicked out.

They are making you a realistic and low risk offer.