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2nd tier offer before MBB

Hi, 

I got an offer from a second tier consultance before i started the process with Mck&BCG. We talked to a partner in Mck few weeks ago & I got the impression that I have the chance to be invited for an interview. 

In this situation, shall i accept the offer & go on with the process with MBB within 1-2 months (so resign from the second tier one in a short term) or decline the offer at all & wait for MBBs?  

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Ian
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on May 15, 2019
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Have you signed with the 2nd tier yet? If not, what's the deadline? Ask to extend the deadline.

If they won't extend, that's a tough call - first try to qantify your "change" with MBB. If there's a 50% chance you get an interview with one of them, that's really rolling the dice.

Another important piece of information: Are you currently working? Is your cash flow fine?

on May 15, 2019
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on May 15, 2019

delay start date tier 2 and interview with mbb

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edited on Jun 03, 2019
Approach: Convince in BOTH personal and case fit | 150+ real life interviews | Communications expert

Hi,

agree with the other expert here.

Also, if you worry not only about whether you would get the MBB offer but also whether MBB truly is a better choice for you personally, I refer to the following discussion:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/whats-the-difference-in-consulting-experience-between-mbb-s-ow-etc-and-prestigious-boutiques-4080

Best regards

Anonymous A
on May 15, 2019

I'm currently working, so cashflow is OK. 

They want me to start in a month (max 6 weeks) if MBB will be, it will be in 8-10 weeks i assume. So it will be starting & switching in a month which is not the end of the world but i fear it might seem improper in the eyes of the MBBs, looking like surfing around the companies?  

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Vlad
Coach
on May 15, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

I would recommend delaying the offer. Once you start - you'll have no time for interview prep

Best!

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