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Have I ruined my chances with BCG?

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This is the importance of networking AND coaching! There are 100s of things we just don't know unless we know. Look, if you have a strong resume + referral, your odds are not zero. However, please do learn from this mis ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Does teaching count as a leadership example?

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Alberto

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Hi there, Being asked for a leadership story at a McKinsey interview you should focus on your best experience leading a team (of any size), either on a personal or professional situation. Keys here: You leading style is ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB different region

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Hi there, I was in New York, as an American-Kiwi, interviewing for BCG Australia. They flew me from New York to Boston where they interviewed me. So, the answer for me was both (they interviewed me “locally”, but also h ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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All three different PEI questions?

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

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Hey there, The PEI selection is not random. Interviewers talk to each other and align beforehand. Usually, this it how it goes for Germany: The first three interviewers will cover one dimension each. For the fourth inte ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Numbers to know for interview

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Andi

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BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires

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gab die beste Antwort am 27. März 2022

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Hi there, I'm with Ankit on this one - it is definitely NOT A MUST to memorize such stats and numbers. A case interview is not an exam that tests memorization skills. That said, when a candidate comes across as genera ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey - 1st round Interview

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

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Hi Simona, That is the wrong way to approach the McKinsey interview. McKinsey has moved away from typical business cases and traditional frameworks as described in most case books and the focus is rather on creative cas ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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BCG casey chatbot

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Hi there, First, learn to case. (You need to know the same business concepts, ways of thinking, etc. Second, practice with real tests. Allocate your 30 minutes just like you would a normal test - try to move quickly thr ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey 1 round of interview - consultant

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Hi there, I highly highly recommend you get reading up on McKinsey Insights “Risk and Resilience" page. Click into each of these below topics to build up your knowledge and see what types of questions may be asked. For ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Invited to an Event with Partners for McKinsey Canada. What should I do ?

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hey there, Cool opportunity! What to expect? An informal event with some short presentation about the sector, McKinsey, trends, etc. The opportunity to ask questions and network with consultants and partners What to pre ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Interview cut short

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Sofia

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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching

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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching

Hello! It depends, of course, but generally this just means that you ran out of time. This could be because you rambled - or it could be because the interviewer lost track of time and didn't guide you through the case ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Should I ask after the PSG, how long till I expect a case interview?

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Francesco

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Francesco

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Hi there, I don’t think that’s needed as they will notify you in due time. Normally you should get a reply from McKinsey within 2 weeks whether you passed or not. However, the time varies according to the office – the ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Are there any unique differences in McK case interviews for a research analyst position?

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Clara

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Clara

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gab die beste Antwort am 15. März 2021

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! +1 to Gaurav pointing you in that direction. Most of the interviewing process is going to be the "classical", hence you have 2 main workstreams ahead: 1. FIT INTERVIEW The "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Excel Skills

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Hi there, Teach yourself: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/learn-excel-resources Q&A: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/free-online-resources-to-learn-excel-basics-6946 Pay for a Course: ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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When does McK London send out invitation for 2nd round interviews and offers?

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Clara

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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Clara

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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! This is an excellent question -and also, it´s an excellent problem to have, hahahaha-. Whenver you are interviewing, each company asks precisely whether you are in this situation (e.g., have you received ano ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Are market sizing questions common in McK and BCG final rounds?

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Absolutely! That being said, it won't always be "obvious" i.e. it could be embedded within a case. Furthermore, even if they weren't common, you should prepare! In general, for interviews, if your question is "is x or ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to prepare for case interview in one week time?

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Francesco

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Francesco

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Hi Zou, I agree it is a good idea to postpone the interview. The ban at McKinsey is from 12 to 24 months, so it makes sense to be prepared well. I would recommend to postpone 1 month if possible. I usually recommend ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McK London 1st round interviews

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Hi there, In general it should take a few days. However, you shouldn't get to concerned if it does take up to 1-2 weeks. After 2 weeks, if you haven't heard anything, you should feel free to reach out to HR for an upd ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB 2020/2021 Recruiting timeline with COVID-19?

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Hi there, Welcome to the platform as well as the recruiting journey! In Terms of Preparation In general, I find candidates need 2-3 months to feel ready (some need more, some need fewer). Of course, it depends p ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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invited to BCG interviews

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Hi there, Honestly, I think you're good. Remember, this is about quality over quantity. I fear you're thinking "If I buy more materials, I will be better". This isn't true! You need to pick the 1-2 tools / platforms ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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BCG cases vs McKinsey cases

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Francesco

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Francesco

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Hi there, You don’t need to use different structures for the two companies. Plus your issue may not be related to structuring at all, given what you presented. Specifically: You may get cases without much time to ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Consulting Q&A - Stelle Fragen rund um Deine Karriere

Wie funktioniert das Consulting Q&A?

Have I ruined my chances with BCG?

Does teaching count as a leadership example?

MBB different region

All three different PEI questions?

Numbers to know for interview

McKinsey - 1st round Interview

BCG casey chatbot

McKinsey 1 round of interview - consultant

Invited to an Event with Partners for McKinsey Canada. What should I do ?

Interview cut short

Should I ask after the PSG, how long till I expect a case interview?

Are there any unique differences in McK case interviews for a research analyst position?

Excel Skills

When does McK London send out invitation for 2nd round interviews and offers?

Are market sizing questions common in McK and BCG final rounds?

How to prepare for case interview in one week time?

McK London 1st round interviews

MBB 2020/2021 Recruiting timeline with COVID-19?

invited to BCG interviews

BCG cases vs McKinsey cases