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Things To Know About London & the UK for Consulting

on Feb 21, 2021

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I am applying to an MBB firm. Should I cold-email a partner I barely know to ask for a referral?

on Jan 12, 2021

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No. They have literlally have no incentive to give you that referral if they don't know you. Better reach out to othe... (read entire answer)

No. They have literlally have no incentive to give you that referral if they don't know you. Better reach out to other people in your network (friends of friends, alumns from yo... (read entire answer)

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Is having 2 referrals for the same position a problem?

on Jan 12, 2021

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Partner Referral

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How to improve notes taking during case interview

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PEI - how much to include when telling your story upfront?

on Jan 12, 2021

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Using stories from high school in a PEI

on Feb 29, 2024

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Sorry - could you clarify? What's do you mean by "final year at school" considering that you're still in university?... (read entire answer)

Sorry - could you clarify? What's do you mean by "final year at school" considering that you're still in university? Either way, any story can be good for PEI since it's not... (read entire answer)

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How to design a commission table?

on Jan 12, 2021

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Brainstorming 'risks' in case interviews

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How long should my PEI story be?

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McK & Bain has similar BCG DV office/roles?

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What is the bar to pass to the next interview round?

on May 22, 2022

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Does interviewer seniority matter?

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Referral from former consultants - MBB

on Jan 31, 2021

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MBB NYC vs. Chicago Offices - Key Industry / Practices + Other Differences

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MBB Education Background Check

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How long should I take to develop my framework during a case interview?

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Best non-profit / public sector cases to practice?

on Jan 12, 2021

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S& or Keanrey Middle East?

on Apr 10, 2021

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Hey, I agree with Henning's answer completely. You must be 100% comfortable with the choice. Its your choice & ca... (read entire answer)

Hey, I agree with Henning's answer completely. You must be 100% comfortable with the choice. Its your choice & career. Its good to get inputs and advice from various sources... (read entire answer)

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