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Ideas for short-term, remote ways to gain consulting experience prior to MBB application?

Bain & Company BCG CV McKinsey recruiting

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Gero

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Hi there, Great question- I am curious to see where this post will go and what others can add to help you out with some actionable ideas!Specific ideasI would:- Try to get on “Consulting-like” projects at your full-time ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Highlighting international projects in the CV

CV international projects internship

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Gero

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Gero

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Hi there, Great question and a valid concern. I frequently see candidates being rejected by top consulting firms in Germany due to a lack of international experience. I would share two pieces of advice: 1. It is a good ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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CV structure

CV review Structure

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Hi there, a few tips: Highlight your specific contribution: I would start the bullet point with key words describing your specific role/module within the project, and describe the project later in the sentence. “Support ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to update my CV after consulting internships

CV full-time internship work experience

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Krithika

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Firstly, when it comes to highlighting work experience on your CV, recruiters typically pay close attention to your ability to demonstrate familiarity with consulting processes and your proactive approach in contributin ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How stringent is the initial CV screening? And does everyone get invited to sit McKinsey Solve?

1st round interview CV Experienced Hire McKinsey PSG

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McKinsey & Company | BCG | Roland Berger

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Hi! Congrats on completing the test! :) Not all candidates are asked to complete the test! There is an initial screening done before! The solve game is between the initial CV screening and the first interview. They wi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McK PEI: "Problem Solving" as a separate PEI Dimension?

CV FIT Mck McKinsey McKinsey PEI PEI Personal Fit Personal Life

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

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I know this is very confusing. In practice, no, ‘problem-solving’ is rather assessed during the case, not the interview. Now there is also ‘courageous change’ as a fourth dimension. For anyone else who is preparing for ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to mention consulting on your resume

application process CV MBB Resume switch

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Hello A, When mentioning your current MBB experience on your CV, it's important to highlight your achievements and contributions without -as you already mentioned- disclosing any confidential or sensitive information. H ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Adding experience in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency in CV?

CV Investment MBB

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Hi there, Great idea to add it. Expertise in this area is in high demand yet MBB has very little in-house knowledge still. If you add it, there are a few points to consider. 1. Downplay the investor aspect in this. Ever ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Resume Review

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While it's difficult to advise you without knowing the details on what you actually did, let me suggest that you actually take TWO LINES for each bullet point. By the way, that is what I do in my own CV. The reason is s ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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CV differences: experienced hire CV vs. entry level CV

CV exit

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Hi there, As you prepare for your exit make sure to get your resume professionally reviewed! Also make sure to network extensively to transition optimally. 1. How does the structure of my “exit-CV” differ from my entry ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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CV Review

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Torben

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Hey, as you might imagine, a CV optimization is always a very delicate and personal matter (besides obvious grammar, formatting etc mistakes). Therefore, it would be extremly helpful if you'd provide some more backgro ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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E-commerce Case

approaching a case Bain BCG Case Interview CV Ecommerce Framework I'm preparing to McK coming next week Imbellus networking Resume

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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Hi Iram, Happy to provide a perspective. 1. What are the possible causes and the Solutions? What kind of structure/framework that I can use? One way to look at it is to start from the clear, quantifiable target they ha ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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CV Review for Summer 2025 MBB Internships

Application CV MBB Resume

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Hi Hugh, Q: It would be great if some people could rate it and offer some tips to maximize my chances of getting an interview. Many coaches offer a CV review as part of their coaching. You can check if there is an optio ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Is it ok to mention a leadership position at my local Church in my CV/interview?

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Hi Jamie, I believe you can include it. On one hand having examples of leadership within same-sector or same-role might be preferable when applying in order to tailor your CV to the employer. On the other hand, that obv ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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CV/Resume Query regarding work experience at family owned business

CV CV screening Experienced Hire Resume work experience

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Hi there, a) How to best report my current work arrangement on my CV/resume. The same way as you would do with your other professional experiences in a consulting resume. List the name the company, your role, dates and ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Format of German Tabular CV Question

Application application process CV CV screening German germany Lebenslauf MBB

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 8. Okt. 2018

Hi Anonymous, I am German, have worked in consulting in Germany and have seen my share of CVs, so I hope I can help. So first of all: None of the three examples are total no-gos. I would consider No 2 best / sa ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Masters program looked upoun favourably for MBB

CV MASTER GRADES masters

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Hi there, a. Would a PGd in Industrial Mathematics or Financial Engineering be looked upoun favourably for MBB applications? Honestly, not really. As in not more than any other STEM degree. An MBA is the most direct rou ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hi PrepLounge, Resume Guidance

and Bain BCG consulting CV engagement manager McKinsey Resume

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Hi there, Remember that a full resume review is a paid service (like any form of knowledge transfer e.g. taxes, wealth management, physio, etc.). Your 2nd bullet point is the best one. Most of the rest are “close” but I ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Rejected for almost all consulting firms, pre-interview

consulting consultingcoverletter Cover letter CV CV screening MBB Screening

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I can definitely help you with your CV and cover letter. It's important to note that the application process can be highly competitive, especially in the current market conditions. While nationality can sometimes be a f ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Applying without referrals

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

Hi, when I was applying, I had referrals for some companies and none for others. Referrals are a nice to have and increase the chance of a first round interview, but they are not the only way. Besides, you can also get ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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