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Is there any difference in the recruiting process for business analyst and junior associate ?

Is there any difference in the questions and or business cases? maybe they ask more specific questions about topics where the candidate has experience\specific knowledge ? 

Is there any difference in the economic offer? 

Thank you very much in advance to all of you

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Sidi
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am 25. Aug. 2020
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Hi!

Are you referring to MBB? If yes, then the answer is no - there is absolutely no difference. The interviews are identical. The offer letter will differ however, since a junior associate is a slightly more senior position then a BA (at McKinsey!).

Moreover, you have to understand that "knowledge" is not tested in MBB intervews! What they are testing is your intrinsic ability to think in a sharp and structured way, clearly articulate this thinking, execute the corresponding analyses, and derive recommendations for the client. All of this doew not require any "knowledge" per se, just a set of capabilities. And this is what MBB are testing for - capabilities!

Cheers, Sidi

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am 25. Aug. 2020
Yes I was referring to MBB, thank you very much for the fast response!
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am 25. Aug. 2020
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Hi Vincenzo,

I guess you are referring to McKinsey. There is no difference in the structure of the interview. You will have:

  • Fit questions, including PEI
  • Business case
  • Your questions for the interviewer

The Junior Associate position is more senior than the BA one, thus the compensation will be higher for a JA.

Best,

Francesco

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am 25. Aug. 2020

Hi Vincenzo,

Regarding interview process there is no difference at all. But Junior assosiate is a little senior position. 

Best,
André

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Ian
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am 25. Aug. 2020
Ex-BCG | NYU Stern | MBB, Tech, & Strategy Coach | 5,000+ Sessions | 500+ Offers | 1,000+ Candidates | 100+ Countries

Hi Vincenzo,

No difference at all in the interviews! Of course, you'll be held to an ever-so-slightly higher standard, but in terms of what to expect, it is all the same.

Luckily, yes, you will receive a higher base salary and bonus.

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am 31. Aug. 2020
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 7+ years of coaching

Ciao Vincenzo, feel free to text me for a quick chat about the precise numbers of Milan office.

Best,
Antonello