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Seeking Career Advice: Transitioning to MBB/Tier 2 Consulting in the UK from a Big 4 Firm in APAC

Big 4 London MBA MBB tier 2 consulting UK

Most recent answer on Mar 30, 2024

Cristian

Expert

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

Expert

gave the best answer on Mar 29, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Honestly, you should just apply for MBB and Tier2. That's it. You're overthinking it a bit at this point. Basically, you're already a consultant. You just want to move in the tiers. If you build a good application s ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 30, 2024 on Mar 30, 2024
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Advice for a Final year student looking to improve their candidacy

Application Australia Bain BCG Big 4 Boston Consulting Group management consulting McKinsey & Company recruiting

Most recent answer on Mar 18, 2024

Sohini

Expert

Ex- Strategy Consultant ZS Associate | Commercial Strategy Director | Michigan MBA | Pharma/Financial Svc. /Tech Expert

Sohini

Expert

gave the best answer on Mar 15, 2024

Ex- Strategy Consultant ZS Associate | Commercial Strategy Director | Michigan MBA | Pharma/Financial Svc. /Tech Expert

Hi, Since you already have a consulting offer, asssuming what you want to improve your candidacy for MBB - I would suggest you reach out to alumni from your university who have worked at MBBs, and try to get their advi ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 18, 2024 on Mar 18, 2024
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Partner Round - Experienced Hire | ME

Big 4 Middle East

Most recent answer on Mar 13, 2024

Cristian

Expert

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

Expert

gave the best answer on Mar 12, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Lots of questions. Let me take them one by one. 1. He asked me why i didn't have any certifications in data so far with 19 yrs of experience ? would this have an impact on the final decision or what? Not necessarily. ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 13, 2024 on Mar 13, 2024
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Will I get an offer?

Big 4

Most recent answer on Mar 13, 2024

Cristian

Expert

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

Expert

gave the best answer on Mar 09, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there! It means that they either 1. didn't get the chance to put everybody on one call to decide whether to give you an offer OR 2. they don't have visibility on their hiring pipeline / they don't know how many more ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 13, 2024 on Mar 13, 2024
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Partner Round / Offer / hiring freeze / start date

Big 4

Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024

Florian

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Florian

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gave the best answer on Feb 05, 2024

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hi there, 1. Yes, if you pass, you should be extended an offer! 2. Depends on location and role. Some start right away, some have a later start date. 3. It gives firms the flexibility to have candidates ready-to-go in t ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 05, 2024 on Mar 05, 2024
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Intriguing Sitt

Big 4 Middle East

Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

gave the best answer on Feb 07, 2024

Hi there, Super frustrating indeed. However, that is also life. I highly highly recommend you keep networking with and applying to dozens of other firms. Never put all your hopes on one (especially this one, given the s ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Offer Letter Amidst Hiring Freeze

Big 4

Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Francesco

Expert

gave the best answer on Feb 10, 2024

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, 1) Hello - have you seen or is this technically possibly with Big-4 to issue offer letter despite hiring freeze? If you get an offer, technically a company is not in a hiring freeze for that position. However, ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Repeated Partner No-Show

Big 4 Middle East

Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

Expert

gave the best answer on Feb 16, 2024

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your negative experience with that firm! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, such delays and rescheduling, especially at the partner le ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Hiring Freeze - Jan'24

Big 4 Hiring freeze

Most recent answer on Jan 15, 2024

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

Expert

gave the best answer on Jan 11, 2024

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your concerns regarding the hiring freeze across the Big 4! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions: First of all, the duration of a hiring freeze can var ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 15, 2024 on Jan 15, 2024
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Probability at Partner round

Big 4

Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2023

Alberto

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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

Alberto

Expert

gave the best answer on Dec 26, 2023

Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

Hi there, I worked in PwC and there are not public (or private) stats on that. Focus on your own preparation and on what you can control. The rest is absolutely pointless. Good luck with your interviews! Alberto — Check ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 30, 2023 on Dec 30, 2023
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3 weeks since my final Interview at big 4. Should I even be hopeful at this point?

Big 4 consulting EY Interview

Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2023

Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Francesco

Expert

gave the best answer on Apr 06, 2021

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, Unlike MBB, Big 4 take quite some time to provide outcomes (in particular in the Middle East). So you cannot really infer much from the waiting time (although usually the more you wait, the less likely is th ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 30, 2023 on Dec 30, 2023
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Arthur D Little vs Deloitte

ADL Arthur D Little Big 4 Deloitte Digital MBB

Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Dec 21, 2020

Hi, Really recommend you not to make decision based on money as first criteria. Think long term and imagine what you want to be in 3-4 years. Then assess which one will provide better platform ADL or Deloitte. Wor ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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Deloitte leadership hiring - data Analytics

Analytical Skills Big 4 consulting Data Analysis Deloitte Middle East

Most recent answer on Nov 28, 2023

Hagen

Expert

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

Expert

gave the best answer on Nov 24, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from Deloitte! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, I would highly advise you to reach out to the recruiter immediately to get ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 28, 2023 on Nov 28, 2023
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Kpmg start date

Big 4 KPMG

Most recent answer on Nov 24, 2023

Dennis

Expert

Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

Expert

gave the best answer on Nov 24, 2023

Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi, this is frustrating. While pushing back a start date due to temporary business downturn is not uncommon among consulting firms, not sending you a written offer letter since you got the ball rolling back in February ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 24, 2023 on Nov 24, 2023
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EY-Transaction and M&A Team

Big 4 Ernst & Young Mergers&Acquisitions

Most recent answer on Nov 14, 2023

Cristian

Expert

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

Expert

gave the best answer on Nov 09, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi! I would expect it to consist of case studies across different topics, industries and functional areas. Do validate this with HR, but if you're interviewing with their Transactions / M&A division it doesn't mean ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 14, 2023 on Nov 14, 2023
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Where To From Here? 7 YOE - Strategy Consulting, Corporate Advisory

Big 4 Career Advise career progression Change Career MBB Private Equity

Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023

Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Francesco

Expert

gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2023

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, Thanks for sharing. In terms of your question: Q: What would you recommend? I believe just some of the options you listed require a decision now. Specifically: #1 (stay) and #2 (MBB) can be pursued at the sam ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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What are typical questions when interviewing for a partner role in Big 4 or MBB?

Big 4 Interview MBB partner

Most recent answer on Oct 28, 2023

Benjamin

Expert

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Benjamin

Expert

gave the best answer on Oct 28, 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, One specific pointer from my side is that don't surprised if you are asked to case. Even at MBB, partner hires get asked to case, so this might be definitely so for Big 4. In addition I would suggest that you prepa ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 28, 2023 on Oct 28, 2023
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Withdrawal on Transcript

Big 4 consulting

Most recent answer on Oct 25, 2023

Benjamin

Expert

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Benjamin

Expert

gave the best answer on Oct 18, 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, Personally, I would not worry about this. I'll use the process of hiring to explain my thinking: Application → Screening → Interview → Decision/Offer The point of your CV/application is to get you an interview Once ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 25, 2023 on Oct 25, 2023
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Excel used in Consulting

Big 4 big four Big Four - Strategy Excel Excel for consultants MBB mbb big4

Most recent answer on Oct 18, 2023

Benjamin

Expert

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Benjamin

Expert

gave the best answer on Oct 15, 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, Great that you are showing enthusiasm and initiative to try and prepare for the job. If you ask me - most of what you need to know, you'll pick up on the job. That being said, sharing for me what were the most comm ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 18, 2023 on Oct 18, 2023
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Pay cut from Big 4 to MBB

BCG Big 4 Big Four - Strategy mbb big4 Pay salary negotiation

Most recent answer on Oct 10, 2023

Lorenzo

Expert

University of St.Gallen graduate | Learn to think like a Consultant | Personalized prep | CV review

Lorenzo

Expert

gave the best answer on Sep 26, 2023

University of St.Gallen graduate | Learn to think like a Consultant | Personalized prep | CV review

Your situation presents an interesting career dilemma, and your decision will depend on your priorities, risk tolerance, and long-term career goals. Here are some factors to consider: 1. Immediate Financial Impact: Acce ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 10, 2023 on Oct 10, 2023
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