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What type of certificates can one get to increase chances of acceptance into MBB? Same way finance has CFA certification

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What's the best way to estimate the number of hotels needed in a city like Dubai if no other info is shared?

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Is it okay to ask for a minute during the middle of the interview when the interviewer asks a brainstorming question?

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How can one leverage his/her strengths in investment banking when shifting to consulting?

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Can one move from a small boutique consulting firm into MBB after 2 years?

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how to prepare for Mckinsey Test after doing the 3 practice tests?

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Should I mention a friend who works in the company I am applying to in my cover letter as a reference?

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Would a masters in data analytics help me get into consulting?

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is an MBA from Insead the best pathway to be accepted to mckinsey dubai as a senior consultant?

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What type of questions to ask the interviewer at the end?

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estimate the size of the car rental market in the UK?

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How many gas stations are there in USA? better to do it demand or supply side?

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