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No Response from Bain Final Round

Bain Bain & Company Bain final round Final Round Job offer
Neueste Antwort am 10. Apr. 2024
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, before offer decisions are communicated after the final round, they have to be aligned between HR and the interviewers in the process. This can sometimes take time for various reasons. A few common ones are li ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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EY or Strategy& middle east? Which firm is better?

2-tier Accenture Accenture Strategy Online test ATKearney BCG McKinsey and Bain Job offer MBB Middle East Multiple offers
Neueste Antwort am 29. Feb. 2024
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Congrats on both offers! Also, thank you for being someone who considers which job to take after those firms have actually decided they want you :P Within the middle east itself, Strategy& is going to be t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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I am suing Strategy & Dubai office, any advice?

Accenture ATKearney BCG McKinsey and Bain Case Interview dubai Job offer PwC Saudi Arabia strategy& ME United Arab Emirates
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
Probably not the advice you want to hear - suing a company is a gargantuan task that will deplete you emotionally and maybe financially too. First check if you truly have a genuine complaint - the way to do this is to s ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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EY-Parthenon vs Accenture

Accenture Accenture Strategy Decision EY-Parthenon EYP eyparthenon Job offer offer
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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Hey, I have provided a lot of insights on Accenture previosuly. Have a look at below threads. Make a choice based on the firm & role which is a better fit with your career aspirations, values and risk profile. C ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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I received offers from all MBB, but I really don't know which one to choose.

Bain Job offer McKinsey office culture working culture
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Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
If you want to sign up for a more set path and experience then go for Bain ("A Bainie never lets a another Bainie fail"). If you want to navigate and create your own path and experience then go for McKinsey ("Make your ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Strategy& Dubai reviews

Accenture Strategy Online test ATKearney BCG BCG McKinsey and Bain dubai exit Job offer MBB Middle East offer PwC strategy& strategy& ME
Neueste Antwort am 31. Okt. 2023
Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 1. März 2022
Hello There,  Congrats on the offer! I am currently working with Strategy& Middle East. I am happy to connect and clarify any questions you might have. Cheers
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Graduate job offer but delayed graduation

Job offer recent graduate
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Not at all.  But if I were you I wouldn't go for this option. Or at least I wouldn't accept this as the only way of doing this.  The main thing I'd try is to negotiate with your employer to postpone the offer until next ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Confused between 2 offers - Paris boutique vs Dubai big 4

Big Four - Strategy Deloitte Monitor Job offer Multiple offers
Neueste Antwort am 30. Okt. 2023
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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, First of all, congratulations on the offers! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: I would highly advise you to opt for the option that better aligns with your professional (and maybe even pe ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Should I negotiate offer during offer call, or after offer call?

Job offer
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Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Congrats on the offer! Most importantly - you've got the job! Please don't try to negotiate on the initial call. You need to ask questions that help you understand the offer. Re-iterate your interest in the fi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Should I send thank you letter to interviewers after an offer?

Job offer
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Hi there, Q: Is it advisable to send thank-you letters to all interviewers after receiving an offer? Or would it be more appropriate to do so after taking some time to contemplate the offer and then making a decision to ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Interview Predicament

Job offer Multiple offers
Neueste Antwort am 11. Sept. 2023
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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Hi there! If you're content with the offer you have, by all means just drop the other interviews.  There's not much that you can gain from them at this point. And if you feel already ‘done’ with case interviews and your ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Seeking advice: does a "zero bonus" hint under-performance?

Job offer
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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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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi, show them the offer letter. Don’t try to rationalize anything regarding tax deductions - they probably know more about that than you since they are paying their employees too.  Bonus is usually low in bad business y ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Interview Dilemma

case interviews Job offer
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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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gab die beste Antwort am 19. Juli 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 offers! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, securing multiple offers indicates that you have a competitive profile and desirable skills. ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Question before scheduled interview

consulting job Job interview Job offer
Neueste Antwort am 27. Juni 2023
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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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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Q: Can I send an Email asking if it will be a technical or behavioral meeting? Yes, it is totally fine to ask if they did not provide additional information already.  For the fit part, you can review some comm ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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McKinsey Placeholder Offer Question

advanced degree application process Job offer McKinsey & Company
Neueste Antwort am 14. Juni 2023
Die beste Antwort (am 13. Juni 2023) ist von:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Of course you should be worried! Your dream company is the #1 consulting firm in the world, with a 5% acceptance rate and you haven't even applied! Please don't drop everything and put all your hopes on 1 firm ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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My academic transcript contains some of F's grades. Can I explain this in the cover letter?

case interview practice with consultants consultation workshop Job offer
Neueste Antwort am 2. Juni 2023
Die beste Antwort (am 1. Juni 2023) ist von:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gab die beste Antwort am 1. Juni 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there, It's really surprising that they asked for the academic transcript. What firm was this, if you don't mind sharing? Most firms don't really care about your grades. The smart way to write the CV is to actually f ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Got an offer, should I cancel interviews with others?

Interview scheduling Job offer MBB
Neueste Antwort am 19. Mai 2023
Die beste Antwort (am 19. Mai 2023) ist von:
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 19. Mai 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Congratulations on the offer! In terms of your questions: 1) I can 1) accept the offer and cancel the other interviews, 2) tell the others I have an offer and try to expedite their interviews, or 3) accept the ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Delay in job start Mckinsey

Job offer McKinsey
Neueste Antwort am 14. März 2023
Die beste Antwort (am 13. März 2023) ist von:
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 13. März 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 progress thus far in the application process! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Fir ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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MBB start date delayed in 2023 for experienced hire

Delay Job offer
Neueste Antwort am 14. März 2023
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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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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, 1) Would you recommend finding a full-time position or looking for a part-time job under this situation?  Given it’s 6 months (hopefully they won’t delay more), in case you are looking for a side income I woul ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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MBB - Delayed Start or No Offer?

Job offer Offer Letter
Neueste Antwort am 23. Feb. 2023
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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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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Hi, In my experience, you would still get the offer if you really performed exceptionally.  Typically the interviews are scheduled after budgeting and headcount planning which is finalized early in the year.= If for som ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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