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Any updates on Middle East recruiting

Anybody has progress? Applied two weeks ago and no update. They are quite active in all recruiting events in France, UK, but never in Germany :( 

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Alberto
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on Oct 10, 2023
Ex-McKinsey AP | Training top candidates to perform at MBB level and win the offer

Hi there,

Be a little patient here and wait 1-2 more weeks before asking for an update. In the meantime, keep working on  your application strategy and preparing for fit and case interviews.

Best,

Alberto

Anonymous B
on Oct 10, 2023

Strategy& is on a hiring freeze in Dubai. MBB + T2, have been totally silent. I've received assessments from Bain, LEK, and OC&C, but they are for London. Middle East seems to have slowed down for this recruitment cycle.

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Anonymous C
on Oct 10, 2023
Not true for Strategy&
on Oct 10, 2023
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi,

2-4 weeks is typical for a response, especially if the process is abit slow. Middle East has been hiring alot more than other geographies especially this year, but not all firms have the same requirements (e.g. maybe you applied to a firm that has no more slots). I do know that recruitment is still on going for some T2 firms for experienced hires. 

All the best!

Ian
Coach
on Oct 10, 2023
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

It depends. Many are not bringing in external/experienced hires but are still bringing in MBA.

Main reason being: there's work/pipelines, but they're bringing existing consultants from Europe to work on them to adjust for Europe's slow down.

All that said: Hiring is still happening. Depends on which firm and which role. Network extensively and make sure your resume is as good as possible!

Raj
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on Oct 10, 2023
FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK

2-4 weeks is very normal, keep an eye out and chase HR if you still don't hear after another week

on Oct 10, 2023
#1 rated McKinsey Coach | top MBB coach

Hi there!

Don't read too much into response times. They don't reflect on you as a candidate, but rather on what the recruiters are currently busy with. 

Anything up to 3-4 weeks is still acceptable. Anything beyond that is worth asking for an update from the recruiter. 

In the meantime, keep on applying. This way you get to both increase and diversify your chances.

Best,

Cristian

on Oct 10, 2023
ex A. Partner McKinsey |Senior Interviewer| Real Feedback & Free Homework between sessions|Harvard Coach|10+ Experience

2 weeks is short, hang in there, these days can easily take up to 4 weeks. Fingers crossed, Frederic

on Oct 11, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

Q: Any updates on Middle East recruiting? Anybody has progress? Applied two weeks ago and no update. They are quite active in all recruiting events in France, UK, but never in Germany.

It is actually not unusual to have to wait a few weeks after a consulting application. If they don’t reach out after 1-2 more weeks, you can contact HR for an update.

Good luck!

Francesco

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