In order to employed by the big consultant firm, is pre-MBA experience important?
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What kind of jobs can you get with an MBA?
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Hi there,
Of course, Pre-MBA work experience is important for consulting, as it needs to demonstrate certain skills/qualities that MBB are looking for – for example, leadership, entrepreneurial drive, analytical/problem solving skills.
However, in the vast majority of cases, if your work experiences were good enough to get you into a good MBA (where MBB would likely recruit), then it would also be good enough to be considered for MBB.
What really matters is how you build your story – what you did before, how it has helped you develop/what you have learned, and why you are now sure that consulting is the right career step for you.
Hope that helps!
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Hi OFS,
The fact you have MBA is your passport to enter MBB-you easily pass screening. Afterwards, everything depends on you. You should show:
- Deep problem-solving
- Effective and mature communication
And you would get the Associate position in any MBB.
I am sure, you will hit it.
All the best,
Egor
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It's not mandatory, but it gives you a green light and increase your chances in screening phase. But at interview you still need to show up and crack it
What MBA program are you talking about?
GB
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Hello!
It´s not a must for sure, but if you see the employment report from MBAs, it almost guarantees success
Cheers,
Clara
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Hi,
It depends on the following factors:
- MBA brand - it is much easier to get an MBB job from the top MBAs rather than from the 2nd tier
- Refferals - even within top MBAs you need to be refered by your classmates (ex MBBs to maximize your chances)
- Your background - the more relevant your background is the higher are your chances. You cxan check the fit interview andx resume guidelines in different topics of prep forum: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/what-kind-of-extracurricularsvolunteer-work-are-valuable-to-have-on-a-resume-when-applying-for-consulting-positions-1332#a2893
Best!
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