Hi Anon,

my first piece of advise really is: network. MBB regularly hosts events and workshops for experienced hires, so do apply and attend one of those. Try and find Alumni from your firm and your office who successfully switched to your target MBB firm and ask them for advice. 

And give it some time, I would say Q2 is early enough. Do your homework, and hopefully this time, you will be ready. Remember also that that is probably your last shot within the next 2-3 years given you’ve already tried once…

Best

Stephan

You have decent chances, not because you work in a Big4, but because you show a good track record (fast promotion) and data strategy is something that MBB/Tier 2 may value. 
Of course, this will be taken into consideration in combination with your academic record and extra-curriculars.

I would say that the criteria to get an interview is not hugely different between MBB and a Tier 2.

If none of this works out, then MBA is clearly your best option. Be sure to target a top15 school (i.e. one of the 15 that show up in the top 10 in a few rankings).

Hey there,

Follow these 3 steps to increase your chances for a new invite:

1. Resume tweaks

Whenever you are rejected at whatever stage, you need to demonstrate development in 1-2 of the following areas:

1. Work experience (new job, promotion, etc.)

2. Education (new program, new title, etc.)

3. Extracurricular (volunteer work, leadership experience)

4. Experience abroad

2. Networking

On top of that, you should network with higher-level consultants of the firm and office of your choice. This will secure a couple of referrals.

3. Passage of time

In general, ban periods are 12 to 24 months in MBB. If you failed at the last interview round, close to the offer, ban periods are often reduced to 4-6 months. Networking and a strong resume can decrease the time as well.

All the best!

Cheers,

Florian

Hi there,

Honestly, your odds are low. You were rejected recently and nothing has changed about your situation (unless that promotion happened).

My strong advice is to 1) Wait for that ban period to pass (around 12 months) 2) Network extensively and try to get a referral and 3) Get a professional look at your resume to optimize it.

Good luck!

What are your genuine reasons to move to MBB? What's lacking in your role at Big4 now that you want to move? 

Think about what will you gain and what will you offer to MBB. How your story and career progression will make sense. Without this clarity you will shoot in the dark or want to do what everyone else is doing.

Have a look at this article for plenty of guidance & tips: preplounge.com/en/articles/how-do-i-know-which-career-is-right-for-me