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MBB Invitation to Interview

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Hey, I just started working with a consulting firm (less than a month) and surprisingly received an invitation to interview with an MBB a few days ago. I would undoubtedly prefer the MBB even though the consulting fir ... (ganze Frage lesen)

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McKinsey Solve - How do you know if your species survived?

McKinsey Online Assessment recruitment test

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Just completed McKinsey Solve. I was hoping I'd get a readout of how many species survived of the 8 I picked from the ecosystem management task, but after showing a graphics of a few of the animals it just cut to green ... (ganze Frage lesen)

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Technical Case Interview Preparation BCG Gamma

BCG Case Interview

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Anonym A fragte vor 17 Stunden

Hi guys. I'm currently interviewing with BCG Gamma. The position is AI Software Engineer. I will be having 2 case interviews soon. One of them is a technical case interview. I have no idea how to prepare for it. Any sug ... (ganze Frage lesen)

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Advanced Analytics/Machine Learning Casing

Analytical Skills big data Technical Experience Interview

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Ian

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MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep

Ian

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gab die beste Antwort am 17. Jan. 2022

MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep

Hi Daniel, Feel free to reach out to me! I have a background in data analytics (worked for Quantium, specialized in data analytics at Stern, and worked on a few projects with BCG Gamma). Happy to be of service!

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Associate Internship

McKinsey

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Cristian

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Cristian

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Hi there, Yes, it's very likely. The standards that are used in the recruitment process for interns are close to those for full-time positions, so as long as you perform to a decent level during your internship, it wi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Received interview from BCG Seoul, but don't want to take it

BCG MBB reapplication Withdraw

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Cristian

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Cristian

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Hi there, Interesting situation, but I would look at it in a different way. I would go ahead with the interview in Seoul. You only stand to win from this. If you fail, then at least you got to experience the intervie ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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If you discover product defects on a day off, would you call the boss?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit

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Very experienced ex-McKinsey consultant with cross-country expertise

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Hello, This is type of questions which distincts people with a good ownership skills. In principle, depends on the criticallity of the situation, you shall try to solve it with all and every manner and tools by you ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What is your biggest dream and your biggest fear?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit

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Daniel

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McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews

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If asked a question like this, it’s good to relate your answer back to something consulting industry is looking for, for example: Dream Having a real impact on the world (name a specific example like starting a b ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Why company X?

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Strategy&| ex-interviewer | 170+ coached over career |95% success @ MBB, S&, RB, LEK, OW, Big4 [SUCCESS STORIES BELOW]

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How you answer this question should vary for when you are answering it. In a cover letter In person - after a few interviews In a final round - once you've got to understand the company better The critical f ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Converting full time offer to internship

europe full time Future MBB SEA tier2

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gab die beste Antwort am 7. Dez. 2022

I'd rather live where I want and then try to “move up” rather than living where I don't. Particularly if you have a specific timeline you want to meet. I.e., if you want to work in Europe take the option that makes it h ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB SEA work life balance

Bain & Company BCG entry level MBB Mck work life balance working hours

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Top rated McKinsey Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience

Udayan

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Top rated McKinsey Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience

No one can provide an accurate answer to your question because it truly depends on the project. If you want to have an estimate to work with I would say prepare to work at least 9 am to 9pm every Monday to Thursday. On ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hirevue ZS Associates

video video interview

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Cristian

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100% success rate if applying to >2 firms / Honest feedback: no sugar-coating / Success stories ➨ tinyurl.com/43rkxa8f

Cristian

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gab die beste Antwort am 8. Dez. 2022

100% success rate if applying to >2 firms / Honest feedback: no sugar-coating / Success stories ➨ tinyurl.com/43rkxa8f

Hi there, This is basically a screening round where you will be asked the typical introductory questions of personal fit interviews. Read about Hirevue and how it works if you are not familiar with it, but in short yo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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IQVIA (SEA) - Associate Consultant Position

IQVIA life science MBB

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Ian

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MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep

Ian

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MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep

Hi there, Here are some prior Q&As to help: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/is-iqvia-better-or-ey-parthenonmonitor-deloitte-9385 They're very much a boutique, but I can't speak to their exact reputati ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Should you I ask for feedback after a rejection?

Feedback Final Round interview feedback London rejection

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Moritz

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Unearth your spike & get the offer |ex-McKinsey | 120+ coachings & interviews @ McKinsey | ESADE MBA | Transition Expert

Moritz

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Unearth your spike & get the offer |ex-McKinsey | 120+ coachings & interviews @ McKinsey | ESADE MBA | Transition Expert

Hi there, It's a no-regret move to reach out and arrange a call, so my recommendation would be to do it. In general, good feedback is pure gold for anyone's career development. Whether you'll get it from the interviewe ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Accenture Assessment Centre

Accenture

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Ian

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MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep

Ian

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gab die beste Antwort am 8. Dez. 2022

MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep

Hi there, Quite honestly I don't know (whoops!). That said, remember #1 that Google is your friend and #2 Networking is here for a reason! Good luck!

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EY Business Consulting Summer Intern UK 2023

Big4 Ernst & Young

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Hello, It does seem like it, yes! All the best! Rushabh

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Is it possible? State Gov and NFP to Strategy Consulting

Transition from industry

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Cristian

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Cristian

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Hi there, Thanks for the overview. Not having a traditional background shouldn't be a problem. What's important is that you start carving a personal story and value proposition that would explain why you want to make ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Summer intern to full time

casing summer internship Summer Internship

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Dennis

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Seasoned project leader with 7+ years of consulting and recruiting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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Seasoned project leader with 7+ years of consulting and recruiting experience in USA and Europe

Hi, interships are a key recruiting tool for consulting firms. Many full-time hires are former interns who received a return offer. That's also quite an advantage for the new joiner because she/he already knows how the ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Suggestions for good, difficult cases to give and receive?

Cases Practice cases

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Ian

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MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep

Ian

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MBB | 100% personal interview success rate (8/8) and 95% candidate success rate | Personalized interview prep

Hi there, Most casebooks have the level of difficulty listed! One of my favorite tough ones is Enerforce in the Stern casebook. Please also remember that a good caser is more important than a good case! Finally, general ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB Invitation to Interview

McKinsey Solve - How do you know if your species survived?

Technical Case Interview Preparation BCG Gamma

Advanced Analytics/Machine Learning Casing

Associate Internship

Received interview from BCG Seoul, but don't want to take it

If you discover product defects on a day off, would you call the boss?

What is your biggest dream and your biggest fear?

Why company X?

Converting full time offer to internship

MBB SEA work life balance

Hirevue ZS Associates

IQVIA (SEA) - Associate Consultant Position

Should you I ask for feedback after a rejection?

Accenture Assessment Centre

EY Business Consulting Summer Intern UK 2023

Is it possible? State Gov and NFP to Strategy Consulting

Summer intern to full time

Suggestions for good, difficult cases to give and receive?