Category: EY

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EY Consulting Salary, Career Progression & Work Reality

February 20, 2026

EY operates as one of the world’s largest professional services networks, employing more than 400,000 people globally. Unlike pure-play consulting firms, EY combines consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction advisory within an integrated professional services model. Within this structure, EY Consulting serves as the firm’s advisory engine, helping organizations navigate digital transformation, operational improvement, risk management,…
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How to Make the Switch from Big 4 to MBB (McKinsey, BCG, Bain)

February 3, 2023

It is possible for someone who has worked or currently works at a Big 4 to switch to MBB? In short, yes it is! Many experienced professional service workers at the Big 4 are well-suited for strategy consulting because of their strong analytical skills and their ability to solve complex business problems. However, it’s important…
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Big 4 Consulting: Firms, Careers, Services, and How to Get In

December 15, 2022

The Big 4 are no longer “just accounting firms.” Yes, Deloitte, PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), EY (Ernst & Young), and KPMG are still the world’s dominant audit and tax providers. But the bigger career story, especially for ambitious candidates, is that they’ve become global consulting powerhouses. Their consulting divisions sit at the center of digital transformation, cybersecurity,…
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florian smeritschnig

Florian spent five years at McKinsey as a Senior Consultant and is a highly experienced consulting interviewer and problem-solving coach. Having conducted interviews with hundreds of candidates, he understands exactly what top-tier firms look for in successful applicants.

He founded StrategyCase.com to make top consulting careers more accessible by providing tailored, up-to-date insights into the recruiting process. Recognized as the most successful case and fit interview coach, Florian has helped his clients secure 700+ offers at MBB, Tier-2 firms, Big 4 consulting divisions, in-house consultancies, and boutique firms over the past four years.

He is the author of “The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview,” “The 1%: Case Interview Workbook,” and “Consulting Career Secrets”, all available on Amazon.

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