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Limbo in decision process

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Do we use or expect an individual to know Statistical Tools Like python/R/VBA or any other in the consulting industry?

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McKinsey Location Selection Recommendation

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Full-time prep for Consulting Interviews?

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First Year in UK? how to get into consulting

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UK postgraduate degree to become a business analyst? (MBB etc)

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Just got rejected by McKinsey after final round of interview. I really want to fix the mistakes and re-apply. Any recommendations on way forward?

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Bain SOVA test

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Kearney Middle East Offer as an associate but I think I should be getting manager due to my experience. Should I negotiate or join & request for faster promotion?

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Urgent. Should I ask for a different Partner to interview with?

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I got referral from a person on LinkedIn for the Junior Associate position at McKinsey & Company. However, it has been two days since that person submitted my referral, and I haven’t received an email from the company to apply. How long does it usually take to receive the email?

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Finance graduate scheme to consulting

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Can you lateral to MBB in 2025?

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Flag McK referral again with HR?

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