Hi,
Currently a management consultant at a Big 4. I was wondering if anyone has advice to switch to the MBB firms?
Are they hiring in London since the industry is quite bad?
Hi,
Currently a management consultant at a Big 4. I was wondering if anyone has advice to switch to the MBB firms?
Are they hiring in London since the industry is quite bad?
With the consulting industry facing challenges due to broad cuts across Tier 1 and Tier 2 firms, including MBB, it's a bit of a mixed bag in terms of hiring. I've heard from contacts that McKinsey, for instance, is currently experiencing overstaffing issues, with many employees being counseled to leave and hefty redundancy packages being offered. Similarly, LEK is undergoing layoffs, but there's no official hiring freeze.
Interestingly, there's a trend where many staff at MBB are on the "blue currency," which essentially means they're working on free or internal projects. This surplus of available consultants might impact immediate hiring needs.
That being said, there could be opportunities for senior roles where talent gaps exist. It's all about leveraging your network and seeking out referrals to make that jump. Connecting with individuals already working at MBB firms can provide valuable insights and potentially open doors for you.
Your best bet is to consolidate your skillset and switch when you've got experience that makes you stand out. Think about your existing skills and experience and where you'd like to double down. Think about what skills/expertise will be needed in 3, 5, 10 years time and hone in on that. I'm not saying you need to wait 10 years to switch, but think about future-proofing your approach.
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Best,
Hagen
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Half of London MBB is on the beach.
McK is offering 9months of pay to leave at EM and AP levels.
So, no, for generalist roles, London is low on hiring.
Still, don't take that as a given. Things change quickly. And maybe you don't even have to go down the generalist path.
What I'd recommend you to do is to get in touch with the recruiters for each of the firms, have a 10 min call with them, and understand what role would be best for you and whether they are actively hiring for it (and if not, when are they likely to).
Best,
Cristian
MBB situation in the UK depend on the role you want to apply.
Associate, EM and AP roles have low demand and MBBs are offering pay leave packages. For entry roles the situation is slightly better (they are still hiring) but with much lower recruiting targets than previous years.
Talk with recruiters to understand the situation and your potential fit. If you really want to join MBB, consider others regions at the moment.
Best,
Alberto
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How do you get a referral if you do not have anyone in your immediate network who works in these firms?