Coaching during MBB

Question

With lots of folks getting coaching to master their interviews and get into MBB, I am asking myself:

Do folks also get coaching whilst they are at MBB?
What does this coaching look like (frequency, format, topics, etc.)?

Answer 1

Hey there,

Really for this, you will be getting lots of "on the job" training and coaching from your Project Leads / Engagement Managers (depending on the level you get in) and senior leadership (Associate Partners / Principals and Partners). You can even get tons of coaching from peers that are more tenured than you are. The great thing about this is you will get coaching opportunities that you'd need to use directly in your engagements and projects that make the learnings more practical vs theoretical.

The feedback culture in MBB's is very strong, and you are encouraged to seek as much coaching, guidance and mentoring opportunities as much as possible.

Furthermore, MBB's will have lots of training assets, materials, templates, user-guides, etc. across multiple topics and areas that you can use for self-learning, and then leverage your teams, peers, development guidance leaders, and leadership to further that understanding and growth

I know there are some coaches here that offer additional external coaching for this, but in my view - you can get enough targeted and specific coaching whilst in there. But this does mean there's additional coaching opportunities from alumni and consultants that may have left the MBB's that can still guide you

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss this in more details. I'd be happy to chat more on this!

All the best

Answer 2

Hi there,

Great question!

Coaching is a key part of the MBB experience and happens in several ways:

1. Formal Coaching
• Career Development Coach (CDC): A senior mentor provides career guidance and feedback.
• Project-Specific Coaching: Managers and partners give regular feedback to refine problem-solving and client skills.

2. Informal & Peer Coaching
• Consultants often seek advice from peers or informal mentors.
• Some invest in external coaching for leadership development or promotions.

3. Structured Training
• MBB firms offer regular training sessions tailored by tenure, covering problem-solving, client management, and leadership.

Coaching continues throughout your career and learning on the job is a key aspect.

Feel free to reach out to me, if you’d like more details!

Best,

Evelina