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Office culture in ME offices?

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Dear A, It's difficult to describe in details the culture of each company in just one post. I think every company's... (read entire answer)

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How do BCG decide to hire v. not hire a candidate

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Undergrad Internship Interview Differences

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Leaving management consulting just for salary rise?

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Don't do it especially if you work for a top tier consulting firm. You only get to leave once and it is in your inter... (read entire answer)

Don't do it especially if you work for a top tier consulting firm. You only get to leave once and it is in your interest to leave for an opportunity you are truly excited about.... (read entire answer)

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Less than a week to prep for McKinsey final round interview

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Hi Anonymous A friend of mine (also experienced hire) went through a similar experience. Good news - the cases will... (read entire answer)

Hi Anonymous A friend of mine (also experienced hire) went through a similar experience. Good news - the cases will not be as tough as the initial round. Bad news - you will s... (read entire answer)

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Job position/Interview change

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Rental Cost reduction

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Best MBB Europe Offices for an American Studying in Italy

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GMAT Score at Undergrad Level

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Best pathway to MBB middle east

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Hi A, both options are good because AUB is a target school in the Middle East. If you were to go London, I would ra... (read entire answer)

Hi A, both options are good because AUB is a target school in the Middle East. If you were to go London, I would rather think of LBS or LSE since they are even more prestigiou... (read entire answer)

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How to avoid making the same mistakes for twice at work?

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Hi there, Will give you my 2cents as current MBB consultant. For starters, your opening is quite confusing - what... (read entire answer)

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How do I improve my chances of getting an interview call during times of pandemic? ?

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Dear Ankita, Thanks for your question. It's good that you have such a good profile and extra curriculum activities,... (read entire answer)

Dear Ankita, Thanks for your question. It's good that you have such a good profile and extra curriculum activities, as well as your entrepreneur experience. Nevertheless, I wou... (read entire answer)

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More than one referral for an interview?

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Dismantling costs = sunk costs?

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Applying to another position while already having an offer

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International students and recruitment

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Hi Anonymous No - big consulting companies cannot stop recruiting international students as they typically account... (read entire answer)

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Cost Reduction Calculations - is there any reason why the calculations assumed 10 year total for Perpetuity?

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Recruiter relations during COVID

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