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Where should I look for last minute summer internships if I want to go into MBB?

I stupidly only applied to two firms (both MBB) for internships and got rejected after several interview rounds for both. I know not many places are recruiting interns right now, but where would you look to find good al ... (ganze Frage lesen)

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When is the 12-month ban counted from?

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I would go with application date if you didn't get an interview, but with rejection date if you went through an interview round. Either case, I would check with the interviewer if applying 12 months from the application ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Should I reach out to the hiring team?

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BCG Principal, First/Final Round Interviewer, Post-MBA offers from All Big 3, Experience working for Booz and Accenture

Congrats on the interviews. It can obviously be stressful waiting for responses after interviews (it is for all of us). First: Whether you follow-up or not is not going to change the result. Given it has been 7 days, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to update my CV after consulting internships

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Cristian

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It's great that you know you have these internships under your belt! Basically, the CV should show the highlights of your impact. That means that your bullet points should be about moments when you were at your absolute ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hi there, 1) Should I contact them before the event? What would be your goal when contacting them? Depending on that, it might or might not make sense. If you need to apply for the summer internship before the event (I ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to handle interview anxiety

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Hi there, Feeling overwhelmed is completely natural given the stakes, but let's not forget that you have received interviews from all MBB firms and offers from Accenture and Deloitte– that's a huge achievement. It indic ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi Lionila, it sounds like you know the area you want to work in. So the best you can do is to try to get as much exposure to that area as you can. Raise your hand and let the people in your company know what you are pa ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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In MBB, if you're under consideration for office X then does that mean you've been rejected from any offices higher up in your prefereces?

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Cristian

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In the US, it's a bit different. Basically, it rather means that the office that you're being considered for was actively looking for more people to recruit, whereas the offices higher up in your preference were alread ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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No, it is not. It's only a couple of weeks, you have to wait for HR. When they have an answer, they will give you an answer and feedback. If after a month you have no answer, try to find an alternative contact at HR (if ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBA Sponsorship

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BCG Alumnus | INSEAD MBA | +100 interviews at BCG

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That's typically different per office / system. For example, BCG Iberia sponsors MBAs, but not always in Germany. And the sponsorship does not matter if you have joined as an experienced hire. You'll probably be asked a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Congrats on the offer! If I were you, I'd put together an application strategy and go for all the MBBs. Then get a referral for each and make sure your application package is stellar so you can pass screening. I can h ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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If I were you, I'd shoot an email to the recruiter exactly with this content. The format of the interview should never be a secret for you. And the more you find out from the recruiter before the event, the better posi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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US PEOPLE ONLY PLEASE! Does having an referral matter for MBB?

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Cristian

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I can understand how all of this is confusing, especially with so much hearsay floating around. It gets even more confusing when you speak with people in MBB who aren't part of the recruitment process and who assume th ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How much does Bain care about "fit"? Can it be an unspoken reason for rejection?

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Fit is usually cultural fit (and well… Bain really has a bias/preference towards extroverts/ outgoing people, in my humble opinion). If there's an issue regarding target industries… then they would usually let you know, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Where to find affordable mentoring session?

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Some coaches offer discounts over their base prices (or you may be able to negotiate one). For example, I am giving out 30% discounts in April (up to 10 candidates) over my current price. To be honest, while I understan ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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I have done with my interview at one of big 4 firm and now it’s have been more then 3 weeks

Interview results

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Udayan

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

Udayan

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

Most likely if they are not replying it's because a decision has still not been made. If it was a no they would have sent a rejection mail and if it was a yes they would have made an offer. They may be still waiting to ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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You have a great profile from a work experience perspective! In terms of MBA - I would not look outside Top 7-8 schools in the US, LBS and INSEAD. You will be severely limiting your chances to get into a top consulting ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Big 4 or MBB to IB

career consulting investment banking Private Equity

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Pamela, That's a tough one, but to be honest, from a long-term perspective, all options are great. Yes, it would make more sense to stay for your promotion and then go in directly as a Senior Associate, but if you have ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Recall for the interview at MBB

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Dennis

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Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there, I have not heard of that happening. A candidate who does not pass the first round can reapply after the 12-18 months ban period and might get invited again if they were able to add relevant new experiences to ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Where should I look for last minute summer internships if I want to go into MBB?

When is the 12-month ban counted from?

Should I reach out to the hiring team?

How to update my CV after consulting internships

Seeking Advice for Upcoming Consulting Firm Event

How to handle interview anxiety

Getting staffed as a post-MBA Associate

In MBB, if you're under consideration for office X then does that mean you've been rejected from any offices higher up in your prefereces?

Emailing Interviewers

MBA Sponsorship

BCG Middle East Fresh Graduate

DHL Management Consulting

MConsultingPrep‘s McKinsey PSG and BCG Casey (Chatbot) simulation for 50% off.

US PEOPLE ONLY PLEASE! Does having an referral matter for MBB?

How much does Bain care about "fit"? Can it be an unspoken reason for rejection?

Where to find affordable mentoring session?

I have done with my interview at one of big 4 firm and now it’s have been more then 3 weeks

UK MBA: Transitioning from Growth/product role at a startup into consulting

Big 4 or MBB to IB

Recall for the interview at MBB