MBB Consulting Compensation: What You’ll Actually Earn
What do MBB consultants earn? Complete 2026 breakdown of base salary, signing bonus, performance bonus, and total compensation. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read Why Compensation Transparency Matters | Entry-Level Compensation | The Progression | What the Numbers Don’t Tell You | […]
Consulting Industry Specialization: How to Choose Your Sector
Should you specialize in a specific industry in consulting? Ex-Bain breaks down how sector specialization works and when it helps. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read The Generalist vs. Specialist Question | Why Specialization Matters | The Major Industry Tracks | How […]
A Day in the Life of a Management Consultant at MBB
What does a day in consulting actually look like? Ex-Bain manager shares an honest, detailed account of daily life at MBB. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read Why This Matters Before You Interview | Morning: Getting Aligned | Mid-Morning: The Analytical Grind […]
Remote Consulting: How the Industry Has Changed and What It Means for You
Consulting has changed post-COVID. Learn how remote and hybrid models work at MBB firms and what it means for career growth. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read How the Work Model Has Shifted | What This Means If You’re Applying | The […]
Post-Consulting Career: Exit Opportunities and How to Maximize Them
Leaving consulting? Discover the best exit opportunities from MBB and how to position yourself for PE, startups, and corp strategy roles. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read What Makes Your Consulting Background Valuable | Where Consultants Go | When to Leave | […]
Beyond MBB: How to Evaluate Boutique and Tier-2 Consulting Firms
Not targeting MBB? Learn how to evaluate boutique consulting firms, what they offer, and how to position yourself for offers. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read What’s Actually Out There | What to Actually Evaluate | The Exit Opportunities Question | Culture […]
First 90 Days in Consulting: What New Hires Wish They Knew
Starting at an MBB firm? Here’s what the first 90 days really look like — onboarding, first project, travel, and building your reputation. Ashwin Shetty | ex-Bain | Founder MBB Prep | 500+ MBB Offers Published: March 2026 | 5 min read Onboarding: Drinking from the Fire Hose | Your First Project Assignment | Managing […]