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What are the chances of getting an interview invite for BCG/Mckinsey without a referral?

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Oliver Wyman or KPMG?

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When did you have an "I am stuck!" moment on the job

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Tell us about "Things that are not included in your CV"

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Wenn man davon ausgeht, dass 2019 jeden Monat gleich viele neue Abonnenten dazukommen, sollte man mit 6 Monaten rechnen!

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Approach to Diagnostic Questions without a Numerical KPI

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Funny things that happened during your consulting career

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Final Round BCG Dubai

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Are brain teasers actually used in consulting interviews?

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Final Round Partner Interviews - A Structuring Test or A Creativity Test?

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Re-recruiting

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Interview process for EY consulting, specifically urban planning and sustainability (Madrid office)?

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What key areas/factors to look at if Average Spend per Customer went down (Profitability Case)?

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What is the most challenging office to get in for MBB (I am talking about location)?

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D is correct. Why is C not the best answer? It directly mentions the outcome ("stronger growth"); A, B, D don't.

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I had been called for the final round which is case presentation, how much influence does it have to the final decision

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Curious about how others would solve this question: What is the number of people aged between 0-20 in Dubai.

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Can I apply to Bain Middle East office 12 months after rejection from Final Round?

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How would a bank loan affect the economics of the cellar?

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