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Advice for a Final year student looking to improve their candidacy

Application Australia Bain BCG Big 4 Boston Consulting Group management consulting McKinsey & Company recruiting

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Hi, Since you already have a consulting offer, asssuming what you want to improve your candidacy for MBB - I would suggest you reach out to alumni from your university who have worked at MBBs, and try to get their advi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Which firms should I look at for a Consumer Insights Consultant role?

Accenture Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group MBB McKinsey

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Sorry to hear the interview didn't go well. Getting sick is a perfectly fine reason to postpone an interview. So next time, do ask for an extension if you're not ready. I haven't had any candidates bullied into intervi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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When should I expect to hear back from BCG London?

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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

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

Hi there, I would say a typical timeline from submitting your application to ultimately receiving an offer (if that were to happen) is often between 6-8 weeks. If you apply in Q4, the process tends to be slower on aver ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Is MBB hiring in SEA? (for entry level)

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Hi there, At the moment I don't have active candidates there (rare). That doesn't mean they're not hiring. For example, I keep hearing people say x region isn't hiring, but then my direct contacts (Partners) there liter ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What to expect on a BCG first referral interview?

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gab die beste Antwort am 23. Jan. 2024

Hey Erick, First of all, nice networking and good luck! Your main focus should be being ready with your 3 Whys: Tell Me About Yourself – Interview Questions In addition, be ready in general to talk about your resume, ex ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Should I reapply to MBB - London, UK?

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Hi there, 1) If I applied on January 17th last year and this year's deadline is January 18th, would I be eligible if I applied on the 18th? Usually, the ban applies from when you are rejected, not from when you apply. O ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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I have been offered Expert Project lead postion in BCG India office. I don't come from MBB background but have experience in project management with other consulting firms. I wanted to check on what are ways to succeed in this role considering my non MBB background as I have heard that first year PL for lateral hire is extremely tough. I still have 2 months before I join the role.

Bain & Company BCG Boston Consulting Group MBB McKinsey projectleader The Boston Consulting Group

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Hi Aka, Congrats on the offer! Consider using your signing bonus/salary to get coaching to ensure you succeed. MOST IMPORTANTLY: Know that no-one can perfectly prepare for the job and that's the point: You will mess up, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Quick Question About Internship Verification at Consulting Firms

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Many do! Normally it happens behind the scenes. As long as you were honest, you should be fine.

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Positionts to Apply in Next Consulting Firm

ATKearney Boston Consulting Group dubai MBB McKinsey McKinsey Imbellus Middle East Roland Berger The Boston Consulting Group

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I would say SA/Consultant, but double check with the office itself!

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Do you have time to eat and exercise?

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Hi there, You should be mentally prepared to tough it out, but you should also not let this scare you or dissuade you from taking this fantastic leap in your career! People make it work... BCG in particular tries to ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey vs BCG vs Bain

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

Hi! I started my consulting career at BCG in Germany, got promoted to Senior Consultant, and later switched to McKinsey to do work in several emerging markets, before tranfering back to Germany within McKinsey. I have a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB Performance Bonuses

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

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

Hey there, Performance in consulting is generally measured on a bell curve. Hence, 50% of consultants of the firm are expected to be on track and receive 50% of their bonus. An equal amount is above that and below that ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB Consulting Data analysis: top schools, average GMAT, current hirings

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Moritz

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ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos

Hi Max, Awesome work, thank you for sharing! Great to be on the receiving end for some insights in this forum for a change :) Keep it up and I look forward to reading more! Moritz ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~>> Need ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey Digital role vs BCG/Bain Generalist Strategy role

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Alberto

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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

Hi there, Congrats on getting all interviews in MBB :) To your questions: 1. Should I go with McKinsey with its name and reputation or should I go with the generalist strategy roles with BCG or Bain? I suggest you step ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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BCG Pymetrics Games: How to Prepare?

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Hi there, I'll let others comment regarding the test format itself, however here are my thoughts on preparing for it, as well as a couple of other helpful Q&As. ============================================= In ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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On Transition program at MBB (after being fired)

Application ATKearney Bain BCG Boston Consulting Group Case Interview fire MBB McKinsey Problem Solving Test

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there! Happy to provide a perspective on these questions: 1. What are the things that I need to discuss with them? Especially something that most people overlook Be honest with them and use this as an opportunity to ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Inquiry Regarding the Suitability of My 2-Year IT Engineer Experience in Rural Development for Consulting

Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group Client and MBB consulting analyst MBB Mentorship

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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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Hi there, 1) In your experience, how do consulting firms typically view candidates with a background in IT engineering for rural development? Is this considered a valuable profile? If you are an experienced hire with ba ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Switching from hospitality? Is it possible?

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Short answer: Yes One of the best consultants in the Sydney BCG office was a professional violinist at the Sydney Opera house prior to starting. The Partner on my first project was a former professional flautist. I work ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Considering Multiple Offers: Including Future Job on Resume?

Boston Consulting Group McKinsey & Company

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Hi there, Personally, I would not put it. Secondly, “Considering interviewing with McKinsey/BCG” is an interesting way to put it! Feel free to apply, but it's they who get to consider you! I personally think you are in ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Generalist or Digital?

Bain Bain Vector BCG BCG Technology advantage BCG McKinsey and Bain Boston Consulting Group Digital McKinsey McKinsey McKinsey Digital

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

Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, I would highly advise you not to make such important career decisions so ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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