T2 to MBB

Hello there!

From your overall story, you probably have chances to enter the recruitment process of MBB. The key will be to have a strong CV that highlights your achievements in the proper way and referrals to ensure your CV will actually be evaluated. 

I can help you with the above, DM me  if a free 15min alignment call would be useful, I’ll be happy to support your transition!

Best,

Mari

Hi,

It is definitely possible - I made the switch from T2 to MBB as well. 

I think in terms of strengthening your application, what really worked for me was be able to show that I was a strong performing consultant, so either being able to show high impact projects (e.g. while at my T2 i did work on the largest ever commercial project sold in Asia), or strong performance (e.g. fast promotion). 

All the best!

Hi there, 

It seems you have a strong profile! 

Make sure you bring out the highlights in your resume. And if you can, try to get referral, that would give you a better chance to get interviewed. 

Best,

Emily

If they are hiring, they will interview you. It's a very good profile for them. Having that level of international experience from a T2 is a plus for them.

Hi there!

It’s absolutely possible and has been done many times before. Plus, you have a compelling story about moving back home from the U.S.

Beyond refining your CV and securing referrals, I’d recommend identifying the partners leading the digital and PE practices at MBB in your home office and reaching out for a coffee chat. If you can land these meetings, your chances of getting in will be significantly higher, and your CV will likely be at the top of the stack.

Best of luck!

Hi there,

Q: I’d love to hear any advice on how to strengthen my application and improve my chances of passing the screening process.

If you want to get an invitation from MBB I would recommend working on three points:

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1) CV

The key elements they will look for and that you should structure correctly are:

• Work experience
• Education (university brand, major, GPA, experience abroad)
• Extracurriculars and volunteer experience

Common red flags include:

• Low GPA
• Bad formatting / typos
• 3-4 pages in length
• Lack of clear action --> results structure for the bullets of the experiences
• Long paragraphs (3-4 lines) for the bullets of the experiences with irrelevant details
• Long time gaps without explanation

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2) COVER LETTER

You can structure a cover with 4 parts:

1. Introduction, mentioning the position you are interested in and a specific element you find attractive for that company
2. Why you are qualified for the job, where you can report 3 skills/stories from your CV
3. Why you are interested in that particular firm, with additional 1-2 specific reasons
4. Final remarks, mentioning again your interest and contacts

In part 2 you can write about experiences that show skills useful in consulting such as drive, problem-solving, leadership, teamwork and convincing others.

It is important that in part 3 you make your cover specific to a particular firm – the rule of thumb is, can you send the exact same cover to another consulting company if you change the name? If that’s the case, your cover is too generic.

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3) REFERRALS

This is probably the most important point. In your case, it would be great to connect with current consultants who have experience in the industries you worked in.

To find a referral, you should follow three main steps:

1. Identify the people that can help you (most of the time, the best bet is Alumni of your university)
2. Write to them a customized email
3. Have a call and indirectly ask for a referral

As general tips:

• I would recommend targeting 30% reply rate for your emails/messages; if you are not achieving that, there is space for improvement
• When sending emails/messages, your goal should be to organize a call, not to ask questions – you can then use the call for the questions
• I would recommend closing the call with an indirect request for a referral – don’t leave that to chances. There are specific ways to phrase it

You should prepare three main things before the call:

• Your own pitch. 3-4 lines should be enough
• 3-4 questions on the personal experiences of the person. Avoid to ask questions about the company
• A closing question for the referral. It should be an indirect request to avoid being too pushy

You can find more information on networking and referrals here:

▶ How to Get an MBB Invitation 

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BONUS: CASE INTERVIEW PREP

In terms of the interview itself, you can find some tips below:

▶ How to Prepare for a Consulting Interview

If you need more help please feel free to PM me.

Good luck!

Francesco

Hey there 😊,

Your profile actually sounds quite solid for MBB in Santiago—especially with your Tier 2 consulting experience, strong academic background, and international exposure. Here’s how to think about your chances and next steps:

💡 What Strengthens Your Application

– Tier 2 + strategy/digital exposure → Already a big plus, especially if you can show clear impact in your projects
– GPA of 3.5 from a semi-target U.S. school → Competitive, especially when paired with a master’s
– 4 languages + global mindset → That’s gold for MBB, especially in LATAM
– Chilean work authorization → Makes your case much easier logistically

🧭 What You Can Do to Boost Your Odds

– Start building local connections: Try to get referrals from MBB consultants (even if you don’t know people in Santiago yet—LinkedIn outreach works!).
– Tailor your CV for the Santiago office: Highlight Spanish fluency, local understanding, and any Chilean-specific context (even if limited).
– Align your narrative: Make your story about coming back home with a global toolkit to contribute to the region, not just a “relocation”.
– Prep early for cases + fit interviews: Even with a strong profile, MBB will expect top performance in interviews, so structure + PEI stories matter a lot.

If you'd like, I’m happy to support you with application strategy, CV feedback, or interview prep—just let me know! 😊

Best, Alessa 😇

Hi there,

I don't see any issues with making the transition to MBB based on what you have shared. T2 to MBB is quite common.

Happy to provide more detailed insights if you share your resume via DM.

Cheers,

Florian