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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Updated May 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant The 80/20 rule in consulting means roughly 80% of business impact comes from 20% of the available actions, so consultants at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain deliberately concentrate their analysis, recommendations, and client effort on the highest-impact 20% rather than analyzing everything. In practice, this…
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All major consulting firms such as McKinsey, BCG, and Bain are making significant efforts to build and hone their alumni networks. Why? Before answering this question, I first want to address what an alumni network is. An alumni network of a consulting firm is a group of individuals who have previously worked at the consulting…
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The war for talent in consulting refers to the intense competition among consulting firms to attract and retain the best employees. This competition is driven by the high demand for consulting services and the limited pool of qualified candidates. Only 1% of consulting applicants at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain make it through the whole process…
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The “Great Resignation” or the “Big Quit” refers to the idea that many people have become disengaged and disenchanted with their jobs and employers. Some experts believe that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend, as many people have been forced to work from home and have become disillusioned with the traditional 9-to-5 workday. Additionally,…
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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.
