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Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Interview Partners to connect and practice with!

on Mar 13, 2020

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Roles and Seniority at McKinsey / BCG / Bain

on Apr 17, 2020

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I was asked "what was your role in the project?" How should I answer

on Oct 20, 2020

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What does it mean when NPV=0? Is it attractive and why?Thanks!

on Apr 01, 2020

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Hi, it means that the profit expected (revenues - costs - initial investments) in the future from a project is zero... (read entire answer)

Hi, it means that the profit expected (revenues - costs - initial investments) in the future from a project is zero. Thus the project is not particularly attractive itself (at... (read entire answer)

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Reference check - before or after receiving offer letter?

on May 16, 2020

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What is average salary increase yearly in top consulting firms?

on May 11, 2020

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How does the career ladder look like at EY-Parthenon?

on Feb 24, 2020

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Hey A, it's: Assosiate Senior Assosiate Consultant Manager Vice President Assosiate Partner Partner Dire... (read entire answer)

Hey A, it's: Assosiate Senior Assosiate Consultant Manager Vice President Assosiate Partner Partner Director Executive Director Hope it helps. Best, André (read entire answer)

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PEI examples McKinsey

on Mar 17, 2020

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Big Four Case Interviews

on Jan 31, 2020

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Difference Fellow / Business Analyst at McKinsey

on Apr 30, 2020

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Dear A, Business Analyst is an entry level position for undergraduates with 2–3 years of experience. Offered in dif... (read entire answer)

Dear A, Business Analyst is an entry level position for undergraduates with 2–3 years of experience. Offered in different office of McKinsey. Also, in some offices the offer a... (read entire answer)

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Good movies or tv-shows for consultants?

on Jun 12, 2020

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Which hardware to receive from McKinsey?

on Apr 19, 2020

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BCG Online Case Experience

on Mar 24, 2020

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on Apr 22, 2020

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Hi A, Unfortunately, you are not the only candidate who has stock in the middle of the process during the screening... (read entire answer)

Hi A, Unfortunately, you are not the only candidate who has stock in the middle of the process during the screening part. I would recommend you to do three things: 1) Keep on... (read entire answer)

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BREAK EVEN POINT=N. OF YEARS

on Mar 31, 2020

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When did you hear back from McKinsey digital assessment test?

on Jan 16, 2020

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Hi, I did the Imbellus test recently, it took me 13 days to hear back from HR. As expected, the hiring situaton is qu... (read entire answer)

Hi, I did the Imbellus test recently, it took me 13 days to hear back from HR. As expected, the hiring situaton is quite messy due to COVID-19.

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BCG Middle East: Public Sector Cases

on Jan 16, 2020

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Estimate the number of planes that are in the air in an hour?

on Apr 02, 2020

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Hi I've got a technical interview for a Financial Due Diligence SA role in PwC

on Nov 11, 2020

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How to become an Engagement Manager and Partner quickly?

on May 02, 2020

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Ex Kearney Senior Manager | Ex McKinsey Engagement Manager | Interviewer & Case Coach at McKinsey (200+ Real Interviews)

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