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UK London Entry Level Role - Hearing back from applications

Applications

Neueste Antwort am 28. Nov. 2023

Raj

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Raj

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If you haven't heard back from OC&C or Oliver Wyman yet, I would recommend being patient and allowing sufficient time for the firms to review your application. It's also a good idea to regularly check your email and ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Max years of experience to enter a management consulting firm?

Applications Experienced Hire

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Benjamin

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

Benjamin

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gab die beste Antwort am 22. Sept. 2023

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

Hi, As others have mentioned - definitely not the last chance. I have known people who have joined BCG at the age of ~40 at the Consultant role, and those with ~10-12 years of industry experience who have also successfu ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Can I update application material after submitting it?

Applications Deadlines

Neueste Antwort am 2. Sept. 2023

Moritz

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Moritz

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Hi there, This very much depends. If you can do it on the portal, great. Just make sure you don't automatically withdraw by going back to editing your application, which means you would have to resubmit. Alternatively, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Do you need referrals to stand a chance (London offices)?

Applications London referrals

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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

Dennis

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gab die beste Antwort am 6. Aug. 2023

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

Hi there, if you have the time, try to get a referral for you application. Why leave out a pathway that could significantly increase your chances of getting a first round interview? Don't just forgo the step because it ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Economy - Current Prospects for MBB & Big 4 Applications (US - Northeast)

and Bain Applications BCG Big 4 Hiring freeze? Should I apply now and wait? MBB McKinsey reapplication T2

Neueste Antwort am 31. Juli 2023

Andi

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Andi

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Hi there, sorry to hear that your role was impacted and happy to share my thoughts on this.. How drastic is the hiring slowdown? Varies significantly across firms, but in the US, the major consultancies are facing a sig ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Looking for the Best Coach for MBB Mexico offices

Applications Best expert coaching MBB Mexico Referral

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Hi Alfredo, We've already chatted but you have yet to schedule an intro call. Just a reminder that that's always an option! Local experience: Personalmente, cuando estaba haciendo mi MBA en Stern, yo era el VP de event ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Acceptance of non-MBA applicants to consultancy positions at MBB firms

application strength Applications Bain & Company BCG BCG McKinsey and Bain consultingapplication McKinsey

Neueste Antwort am 9. Feb. 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gab die beste Antwort am 9. Feb. 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, I believe you have a great profile and should definitely go for it! Many people that are in MBB do not have a business background. I used to be one of them actually. They don't make this an issue during the ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Does a previous failed attempt reduce the chances for a second interview invite?

Application Applications

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gab die beste Antwort am 12. Dez. 2022

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, No. What's important is to make sure that you pass the screening again and to do that you must prove that you've accumulated sufficient experience in the meantime to be worth interviewing. Then make sure th ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Consulting cover letter

Applications Case Oliver Wyman consultingcoverletter Oliver Wyman

Neueste Antwort am 30. Sept. 2022

Francesco

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Francesco

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Hi there, 1) I’m not sure who to adress in the cover letter and I can’t find an email address that I could write to ask You have two main options If you apply via referral (recommended), you can add the name of the recr ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Applications to different positions at different MBB offices

application process Applications BCG McKinsey and Bain Phone interview

Neueste Antwort am 10. Apr. 2022

Andi

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Andi

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Hi there, this should not be an issue / impact your chances negatively at this stage. Do note though, especially when the offices are within the same region / system of that MBB firm, it will be quite visible that you ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Risk of applying to multiple offices at the same time?

Applications

Neueste Antwort am 29. Okt. 2020

Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 14. Sept. 2020

Hi Chinedu! the firms generally let you make a choice for up to three offices in your application process. Pick yours based on where you want to live assuming you get the offer, taking into account visa restrictions, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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When is the application deadline for Oliver Wyman Entry level Consultant - Paris position?

Applications Deadlines Oliver Wyman

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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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Hello! It depends on the office, drop them a mail -maybe it´s even stated in the web-. However, if in this specific office they only recruit in certain periods, for sure there will be other offices with rolling rec ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Who can make the referral?

Application application process Applications MBB Referral referrals

Letzte Aktivität am 14. Dez. 2018

Vlad

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Vlad

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gab die beste Antwort am 13. Dez. 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, Does not agree with Guennael: At McKinsey Alumni cannot make a referral, however, they can ask their friends who still work in a company Partners have more weight, however, they will be too lazy to submit th ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Boutique or reapply?

Applications

Letzte Aktivität am 12. Dez. 2018

Anonym B gab die beste Antwort am 11. Dez. 2018

I don't know that we have enough data to give you a clear answer one way or the other. Don't forget also the 3rd option, do a couple of years at your boutique + do a good rated masters & get into MBB/Tier2 after. ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Best time to apply as analyst or associate

Applications recruiting

Letzte Aktivität am 20. Jan. 2018

Vlad

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Vlad

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gab die beste Antwort am 18. Jan. 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, First of all, the answer very much depends on a particular office. For example, McKinsey New York is particularly hard to get is you apply randomly and you'd better do it within your university recruitment cycle. ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Timeline for Applications

Applications Case Interview consulting MBB

Letzte Aktivität am 20. Juli 2017

Francesco

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Francesco

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gab die beste Antwort am 20. Juli 2017

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

Hi Anonymous, I agree with Vlad, you will likely be considered for the equivalent of an entry-level position plus one year/ one year and half of experience in the firm (analyst/senior analyst at McK, associate/senior ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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