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Move from T2 to MBB

I am a consultant who has been working at a T2 firm in Europe for around 5 months now. The 2 projects so far were not very interesting (mainly in an area that does not interest me, also a lot of  PMO and clients who did not appreciate the work by the team). Therefore, I would like to switch over to MBB and focus on an area where I can work quantitatively (e.g. restructuring, finance, etc.).

The topics I work right now feel like a waste of time to me. Would you wait for a promotion in around 10 months before applying for MBB or could I do it right now too? Have you had coachees who transitioned from T2 to MBB with less than 1 year of experience in the T2.

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Peter
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am 18. Juli 2024
Ex-McKinsey Engagement Manager; 18/20 personal case record; ask me for my free cheat-sheet

There are countless examples of early moves from T2 to MBB - agree with others you will likely get stuck on a few boring studies in MBB also (but at least it's an investment in brand etc). Few options to consider:

  1. Move now and leave the T2 firm off your CV altogether
  2. Move after you get 1 promo in T2 (ie after 1-2yrs) - will add credibility and give MBB a bit more confidence you could do well in consulting, but you burn a bit more time in T2
  3. Move after 1yr in T2 without a promo - yes it's nice to show stability, but I don't think 1 yr is that impressive at the end of the day)

Regardless of any option, MBB is going to knock you down at least 1 level, if not down to a grad level - so any effort to get a promo is just going to be undone anyway - if you have the opportunity to interview and go for MBB now, then choose option 1. JMO.

Ariadna
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am 17. Juli 2024
BCG | Project Leader and Experienced Interviewer | MBA at London Business School

Hi there, 

Just to bust a myth from the context you shared: it is far from a guarantee that you will not do PMO projects or work in industries that are not interesting for you in MBB. 

As a junior at an MBB, there is generally little control on the projects and industries you work on. You can express an interest and there is an effort to be taken in consideration, but it is far from a guarantee. 

All of this is of course not to say that the move from a T2 > MBB is not a good one. It very much is, and Florian answered specifically to your question. 

But just to manage expectations + prepare you with what to say / what not to say in your hopefully future interview :) 

Good luck, 

Ariadna 

Florian
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am 17. Juli 2024
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Hi there,

I would definitely wait for at least a year to make the move, otherwise it could raise some eyebrows.

Other than that, it's a relatively straightforward process. Happy to help! :-)

Cheers,

Florian

Anonym A
am 17. Juli 2024
Understood, however I want to avoid working and gaining expertise in a field I am really not interested in. That is why I would want to make the switch as soon as possible. However, this only makes sense if I can get on the projects that I am interested (Corporate Finance & Strategy) in at MBB
Pedro
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am 17. Juli 2024
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Former Principal | 1.5h session | 30% discount 1st session

I would apply if I had a referral, otherwise it's better to wait 1 year and be promoted (unless… you are not expecting to be promoted).

Regarding type of projects… and what you are looking for alternatives…  MBB consulting firms will have that type of implementation / PMO projects. 

And restructuring and finance… restructuring involves a lot of PMO type of work (although you may do some models; finance is not at the heart of strategy consulting, but of specific corporate finance services, such as those of Big 4 or Investment Banks/M&A advisory). In other words, consider whether strategy consulting is really what you are looking for.

am 17. Juli 2024
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Udayan
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am 17. Juli 2024
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Agree with Ariadna that PMO work definitely exists across all consulting firms along with unfriendly clients. The big difference however is that you can also choose projects more aligned with your interests once you establish yourself to be a strong worker with an ideal skill set.

In terms of when to move - in my experience you will be taken more seriously with 2 years under your belt. However, if you have the ability to get an interview at MBB leveraging any relationships you have, there is no harm in trying.

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