You may try to apply to "industry hire" roles after networking exhaustively. 

But TBH and IMHO it would be hard to place yourself in the "post-MBA" grade in MBB, without an MBA. Consulting companies are either looking for individuals with significant experience in the industry or some experience combined with a top-tier MBA.

I would not be so negative in joining as a first year analyst - people make these career decisions all the time. If you are somewhat certain that consulting is your next career move than it wont matter much on the long-term.

Hey there,

I can only provide the McK perspective here. Usually, after 3 years of full-time work experience, you would be considered for an Associate role, so basically, one level above the entry-level.

Depends a bit on country and office, but I believe given your

• undergraduate experience
• work experience (4 years)
• leadership experience

that should work out for you.

All the best!

Cheers,

Florian

Hey, 

If you are targetting Big4/Accenture then the right entry level will be Consultant or Senior Consultant- typically for somone with 2-5 years of prior industry experience. MBA is not needed. If you do well in the interviews there is more room to negotiate.

For MBB, I agree with what Florian & Francesco have advised.

All the best.

Hi there,

I agree with Francesco, you will most likely be a "Second half/Senior" entry-level. So, a Junior Associate/Junior Consultant, or Senior Analyst/Senior Associate, depending on the firm's exact levels.

If you wanted to come in as a full consultant (not entry-level) you would need to work a few more years or do an MBA.