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Decision Time Urgent Cambridge or HEC?

Big Four - Strategy consulting Decision MBA MBB Support

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30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA

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30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA

In society overall, cambridge has a better brand, but in business HEC is considered a notch above. Having said this, Cambridge may be a better option to get a job in the UK. It's difficult to know which one would be bet ... (read entire answer)

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What are the values you live by?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit

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#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360 coach(Ex-McKinsey + Certified Coach + Active recruiter)

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#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360 coach(Ex-McKinsey + Certified Coach + Active recruiter)

Hi there, I suggest you name 2-3 of your values and give an example of how they could affect your work / life. e.g.: Honesty - i am honest when giving feedback to my colleagues and I expect the same from them Har ... (read entire answer)

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Has anyone tried any of the AI Interview Tools for MBB before?

Case Interview Interview

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My friend recommended me senseicopilot.com - he said he used it to land his job at BCG. It's basically an AI interview copilot that provides case guidance in real time. Curious if anyone has heard of it or tried it befo ... (read entire question)

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McKinsey training event?

Interview Experience McKinsey training

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Hi all, have a friend who just received an invite to a multi-day "training" event by McK after being rejected for a position there. As far as I am aware, this invitation has been extended to a wide pool of candidates co ... (read entire question)

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Is there a check between MBB whether I applied to others?

Bain & Company BCG Interview Experience McKinsey Partner Interview

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30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA

No, they won't be checking that. I don't think it's legal, it's unethical and moreover, it's not very smart to do. And finally, they have better things to do than stalking candidates. By the way, stating that you are ap ... (read entire answer)

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Difficult Offer Decision EY

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30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA

They're peers. So it's really a personal decision: do you want more money, or stay in a place where you already know you are happy. A few things to consider: Career progression Salary progression Specific role / team yo ... (read entire answer)

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Re-application to MBB after being counseled to leave.

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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Is there a reason you want to go back, especially given that you're doing well and are liked by your team? In terms of going back - of course it's possible but not for the firm you were counseled to leave. For other fir ... (read entire answer)

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Do firms take Masters (MPhil) students for summer internships

Bain & Company BCG Big 4 consulting Master Summer Internship

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Yes, they do. I know a couple of cases when this happened. As long as you have a window of a couple of months, you should be able to do it. Reach out to the target firms and offices and discuss your situation with th ... (read entire answer)

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Delaying graduation to recruit?

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Hi there, The way I understand you have two paths forward here: Recruit for this cycle: you can definitely catch up on case preparation/ recruitment if you make it a priority and focus on developing those muscles. I s ... (read entire answer)

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Where does BCG do their annual cohort kickoffs?

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Former BCG interviewer (75+ interviews for associates, consultants and MBA hires) | I will make your practice perfect

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Former BCG interviewer (75+ interviews for associates, consultants and MBA hires) | I will make your practice perfect

Hi,Congratulations on receiving your double offer! I wanted to provide some insights into what you can expect during your first week at BCG and how it aligns with the cohort kick-off process. Regional Training Kick-Off ... (read entire answer)

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When was the last time you found an unusual/unconventional solution to a problem?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit

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McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews

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McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews

That’s the question to test your creativity and ability to innovate – a some version of that question can be a part of McKinsey Entrepreneurial Drive Dimension. It’s good to give a work example here and highlight the ... (read entire answer)

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Compensation negotiations

compensation negotiation relocation

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Ex BCG | MBB | Tier 2 | Building a Problem Solving Mindset | 6yrs of Consulting experience in Asia & Europe

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Ex BCG | MBB | Tier 2 | Building a Problem Solving Mindset | 6yrs of Consulting experience in Asia & Europe

Hey there Firstly, congratulations on your offer! As someone who received a relocation bonus (in form of a 1 time joining bonus), I would encourage you to definitely ask for it! In fact as recommended by Cristian, you ... (read entire answer)

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Prepare for the job

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Former BCG interviewer (75+ interviews for associates, consultants and MBA hires) | I will make your practice perfect

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Former BCG interviewer (75+ interviews for associates, consultants and MBA hires) | I will make your practice perfect

Hi there, First of all, I advise you not to worry too much about your business background knowledge before starting your internship. Many hires, the majority in some regions, do not come from an economic or business bac ... (read entire answer)

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BCG Consultant Roles Questions

Application BCG consulting

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Former BCG interviewer (75+ interviews for associates, consultants and MBA hires) | I will make your practice perfect

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Former BCG interviewer (75+ interviews for associates, consultants and MBA hires) | I will make your practice perfect

Hi, Great to hear that you are applying for BCG. Three suggestions: Depending on the region you are applying in - the easiest way to apply is through a BCG organized recruiting event. They might offer business courses, ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Rejection Email

McKinsey & Company

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Ex- Consultant at Mckinsey (With Offer from BCG too) | Expert Case Coach | Passionate for Case Studies

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Ex- Consultant at Mckinsey (With Offer from BCG too) | Expert Case Coach | Passionate for Case Studies

The email follows somewhat the standard rejection format, I wouldn't expect from them to reach out. There are way to many applicants at Mckinsey. Don't be discouraged; instead, consider applying to other consulting fir ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 26, 2024 on Apr 26, 2024
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Mckinsey interview doubts

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

These are great, targeted questions. On the first one: Yes, most interviewers read the full prompt. Others will actually take breaks in between to ensure that you follow - it depends on the style of the interviewer. Bu ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 26, 2024 on Apr 26, 2024
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How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit

Most recent answer on Apr 26, 2024

McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews

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McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews

This question tests your ability to do things 80/20. What is 80/20? It’s a rule which basically states that 80% of the results come just from 20% of your efforts. So, in practice it means that during the stressful sit ... (read entire answer)

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BCG Platinion Online Assessment

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30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA

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30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA

While I can't directly answer your questions, here's some information that I believe might be useful. They use a mix of technical questions / cases and regular case interview cases (probably more IT/Digital focus). A fe ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 25, 2024 on Apr 25, 2024
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Toxic Workplace -Seeking Advice on Promotion and Pay Discrepancy

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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

Hi there, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To your questions: Q1: How to approach the conversation with the department head effectively? Keep the conversation fact based and try to avoid any kind of emotional res ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 25, 2024 on Apr 25, 2024
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How to prepare for a presentation-case-interview?

Case Case Interview consulting presentation strategy

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there, find below two example cases that could be used for the presentation-case interview format. Usually these types of cases will contain a lot of exhibits and data for you to sift through to extract relevant info ... (read entire answer)

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