Good day,
I would like to know the probability of getting an interview at MBB or tier 2 after 1 year consulting at big 4 in the middle east (obviously not a numerical measure) but how likely. I am a business analyst with 1 year experience.
Thank you
Hi there,
lateral transference from big4 is not unusual for both T2 and MBB. What will set you apart is the quality of your overall achievements and what you have built in the last year. That is translated into a strong CV and preferably a referral from a consultant from your targeted companies.
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Best,
Mari
Hi there,
It is possible to move from Big 4 to MBB or Tier 2, though 1 year might be a bit short. I've seen more examples with 2-3 years of Big 4 experience before moving to MBB or Tier 2. To make it work, you'd need to show that you have learned and grown a lot and made significant achievements within 1 year.
Best,
Emily
Hello,
It's possible, but you need properly craft your CV, network well, time your application right in the recruiting cycle, and target consulting firms that are still expanding, as this year the growth has not as been as good as previous years and not all firms have performed consistently.
Best,
David
Hi there,
Q: I would like to know the probability of getting an interview at MBB or tier 2 after 1 year consulting at big 4 in the middle east
You can get an idea of the likelihood as follows:
If you find a good number of alumni who moved, it means the move is doable. Regarding the timeline for doing so, you can check how long those who made the transition stayed in the Big 4 to get an idea.
Good luck!
Francesco
Hi there,
yes, it is doable. 1 year is probably a bit on the shorter end, see this happen more often in the 2-3 year time period.
Important to note, the longer you stay with the Big4 the less relevant your previous experiences get. I.e., if you did not get into MBB or Tier 2 after university because of the grades, getting some distance to that might be helpful.
Best,
Sebastian
I don’t see one year in a Big4 significantly increasing your chances of landing an interview at MBB or a tier-2 consulting firm.
With that level of experience, your academic background, GPA, and extracurricular projects will play a more important role.
That starts to shift after 4–5 years, once you’ve built expertise in a specific business function or industry.
Best,
Alberto
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Hey there 😊,
Great question—and honestly, if you're already at a Big 4 firm in the Middle East with 1 year of consulting experience, your chances of getting an interview at MBB or Tier 2 are definitely realistic—especially if you play your cards right. It’s not a guaranteed pipeline, but it's a well-trodden path 🚀
What helps a lot:
– Strong performance reviews and ideally fast progression
– Referrals from within MBB or T2 (especially in the region—network is key here!)
– A clear, compelling application story with results you can speak to
– Preparing early for cases + personal fit
I’ve worked with many candidates who made the jump after 12–18 months at Big 4, particularly in Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha. So if MBB is your goal, it’s absolutely doable—happy to help with your strategy if you want 😊
Best,
Alessa 😇
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