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“What do you know about business?”

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Neueste Antwort am 26. März 2024

Emily

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Emily

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gab die beste Antwort am 5. Juni 2023

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When discussing business in general, interviewers are often looking for your ability to articulate your understanding of real-world business operations, strategies, trends, and challenges, rather than academic theories ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to break into the interview? or pass the resume filtering?

Addressing interviewer Application application strength Consulting Resume

Neueste Antwort am 29. Feb. 2024

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

Experte

gab die beste Antwort am 29. Feb. 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there! Tough situation. Basically, you need to think about your approach to applications as a funnel. First of all, you need a broad funnel. Meaning, lots of application. Then, you need to optimise the funnel, mean ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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FIT Prep Matrix and Rehearsal

Addressing interviewer BCG McKinsey and Bain MBB

Neueste Antwort am 1. Dez. 2023

Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Francesco

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gab die beste Antwort am 15. Nov. 2023

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, 1) Interviewing for MBB, want to ask if anyone has the FIT matrix and rehearsal guide that I could use? Most coaches should have material on that. For my mentees, I provide two fit guides (for stories and non- ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Will firms ask for proof of previous "freelance works"?

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Neueste Antwort am 1. Dez. 2023

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Highly unlikely. However, if you need proof you have it if you're using a site like upwork!

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Tipps zur Vorbereitung auf Speed Recruiting?

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gab die beste Antwort am 26. Nov. 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi! You might find the following article useful in terms of how to network and generally how to handle these sort of conversations to get the most out of them: Expert Guide: How To Handle Networking Calls and Get Referr ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Best questions to ask at the end of interview

Addressing interviewer asking questions Bain Bain & Company behavoural fit interview candidate questions Case Case Interview cultural fit examples questions Final Round FIT fit interview Fit Interview Stories Fit questions interview questions Interviewer MBB newbie Question questions

Neueste Antwort am 10. Nov. 2023

Benjamin

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ex-Manager - Natural and challenging teacher - Taylor case solving, no framework

Benjamin

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gab die beste Antwort am 23. Juli 2018

ex-Manager - Natural and challenging teacher - Taylor case solving, no framework

Hi Anonymous, This is the moment where you can confirm the good fit you had with the interviewer during the 1h itw. I personnally suggest to avoid every question that can be asnwered by the firm's website, as well as ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How do I convince interviewer that I am capable of doing the job?

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Raj

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FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK

Raj

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gab die beste Antwort am 24. Okt. 2023

FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK

As a seasoned strategy consultant, I understand your concerns about transitioning into a senior consulting role without prior consulting experience. To effectively convince the interviewer that you are the right fit for ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Interview Invite - No Response Back

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Neueste Antwort am 28. Sept. 2023

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gab die beste Antwort am 24. Sept. 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from the boutique consulting firm! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, it's normal to be anxious about the response time, espec ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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2nd Round Interview Response Timeline

Addressing interviewer Delay

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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

Sofia

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gab die beste Antwort am 14. Sept. 2023

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

Hello, You're overthinking it! Until you hear from them one way or the other, there's no reason to assume anything at all. There's little point in trying to infer anything from the duration of their response: they could ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey first round - Very hostile interviewer

Addressing interviewer BCG Bain McKinsey Interview McKinsey McKinsey first round

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Sidi

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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Sidi

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gab die beste Antwort am 11. Sept. 2023

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi! Sorry to hear. It's very hard to judge from what you wrote, so I don't want start speculating. However, I want to comment on your point #2, because this is a very common (almost tragical) problem I see with people ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Ghosted by HR after interview - should I follow up for the 2nd time?

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Hani

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Associate and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA

Hani

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gab die beste Antwort am 15. Aug. 2023

Associate and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA

Hello there,Yes, it's generally acceptable to follow up for the second time if you haven't received a response after the first follow-up email. When doing so, it's important to strike a balance between showing your cont ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Who decides whether interviewee move to next round - HR or Hiring Manager?

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Benjamin

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Benjamin

Experte

gab die beste Antwort am 7. Aug. 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, It's probably helpful to understand and contexualize the different roles. HR is a support function → they support the recruiting process and often are in charge of running the process While they can share input, ty ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Interview communication plan - left the firm but didn't bring up in interviews

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Neueste Antwort am 2. Aug. 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

Experte

gab die beste Antwort am 31. Juli 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, In general, do not ‘conceal’ anything. It's going to hurt you eventually. You can still use the same motivation point even if you have already left the firm. You can say that there were not many projects ha ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Please help - how to reframe "counseled out" in interviews?

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

Experte

gab die beste Antwort am 31. Juli 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, That's challenging indeed. First of all, sorry to hear about the situation. This sounds frustrating indeed. So, I would take a step back from your two options and already call them a ‘last resort discussio ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to prepare for corporate strategy role (hiring manager is ex-MBB)?

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Neueste Antwort am 2. Aug. 2023

Benjamin

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Benjamin

Experte

gab die beste Antwort am 2. Aug. 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, I've sat for corporate interviews that formally stated there was a ‘case’ and also for those that didn't say there would be a case. A couple of things I would do if I were in your situation: Clarify what your specif ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Should I disclose I've left the firm in interviews?

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Neueste Antwort am 8. Juli 2023

Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Francesco

Experte

gab die beste Antwort am 4. Juli 2023

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, Sorry to hear about the situation. In terms of your question: Q: For firms that I have already been interviewing, should I proactively mention I left the firm? And for firms that I apply after I left, I would ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Duration after being asked to leave

Addressing interviewer BCG McKinsey and Bain fire MBB

Neueste Antwort am 30. Juni 2023

Benjamin

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Benjamin

Experte

gab die beste Antwort am 15. Mai 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, Sorry to hear about your situation. The answer depends on the firm/geography. At least in Asia, BCG will give you about ~2 months. There is also an option to extend that duration, but your total salary will not incr ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Interviewing competing firms - how to frame underperformance? Should I reveal?

Addressing interviewer

Neueste Antwort am 30. Juni 2023

gab die beste Antwort am 17. Mai 2023

Hi there, I'm SO sorry this happened. It's really not easy and truly shakes the confidence. Just know that this is happening at a higher right now before because of overhiring and pipeline issues. On the one hand, pleas ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to answer "what was your salary / bonus" in interviews?

Addressing interviewer

Neueste Antwort am 28. Juni 2023

Marvin

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Former BCG Consultant | Startup Founder | Holistic approach to a successful application - cases & beyond | 10% discount

Marvin

Experte

gab die beste Antwort am 10. Juni 2023

Former BCG Consultant | Startup Founder | Holistic approach to a successful application - cases & beyond | 10% discount

Hi, The question about current salary and bonus can indeed be sensitive during interviews. Here are some strategies to consider: Should you disclose salary/bonus information: It's generally advisable to avoid disclosing ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Interview

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gab die beste Antwort am 13. Juni 2023

Hi there, First, yes, holding back information is VERY normal. YOU are supposed to drive the case. If you ask them “do you have hourly wages" and they have annual wages (salary) they are allowed to not give you the data ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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