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What criteria does Bain uses to select a candidates for an interview? Do they only invite candidates which they think are highly qualified?

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Does HR have a say after all consultants confirm to make an offer to a candidate?

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Portfolio optimisation case, how would you structure / answer?

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Is this structure MECE (internal vs external factors)

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Exchange of cover letters for review?

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Recommended material to prep online tests for Monitor Deloitte, BCG and PwC

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Any good way to improve how to be structured for brainstoming questions and conclusion?

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McKinsey BCG Brussels

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BCG Platinion - Case

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How to better prioritize my analysis?

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Do Consultants at Bain also get and review candidates all academic and professional certificates (such as transcript of records, employment certificates etc.) or do they only get a CV and Cover Letter from the HR while interviewing?

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How should I approach this case? "Our client is an airline and is trying to figure out how many airplanes it should buy next year. It has hired us to advise".

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I Got Rejected for Bain Event, Does it Mean i Should Not Apply for Role Directly?

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How to calculate "Net operating profit"?

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How many mock cases until I am "ready"?

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Mckinsey London Referral Bonus

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Basic Cost Frameworks?

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IT Case: What happens with the IT when an PMI / company spit occurs?

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As a microbiology graduate, I have little or no knowledge about preparing for business consulting interview? Please help!!!

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