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Greenfield cases

Bain BCG Case Interview Cases consulting McKinsey
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Hi there, Do you have more context on this? Best, Alberto — Check out my latest case based on a real MBB interview: Sierra Springs
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McK Solve server unreachable

Assessment Imbellus McKinsey
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Hi there, sorry to hear about this. I think you have done what you could and tech support has to help you further here. I would just maybe also send a message to the recruiter to keep them in the loop about your issues ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Does McKinsey solve result really matter?

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Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
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Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Yes, IT MATTERS.  Sure, how much it matters depends on how good is the rest of your application. If everything else is great then, yes, you are likely to be just ticking a box (also likely to do a good job anyway). But ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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If an MBB firm takes a long time to give a final offer for a summer internship after final round, is it a good sign or a bad sign?

Bain & Company BCG consulting Final Round internship Interview interview questions McKinsey waiting period
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Hi there,  Q: Should I interpret this as a positive or negative sign? Normally, offers are extended within a few days. On the other hand, it is unusual to wait so long for a rejection.  Most likely, they don’t have visi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How to prepare for upcoming McK and BCG interviews? Germany / Full-Time Entry Role

BCG Case Interview hiring Hiring freeze? Should I apply now and wait? McKinsey
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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, You can go to a tennis court and hit a tennis ball + play with friends, but that doesn't necessarily mean you are ready. Or, you might be ready. We don't know. You've taken the “steps” required. But, quality m ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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McKinsey's PEPI vs. BCG's PIPE? Which is stronger?

BCG McKinsey Private Equity
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Within DACH, I estimate McKinsey's practice to be much larger (no quantifiable data, though, assuming based on McK's relative size to Bain and the fact that the PEPI practice is one of the core ones for McK).  Yes, they ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Suicide at Mckinsey

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It's a really sad thing that happened.  To my knowledge, they respond whenever any such significant events take place. Presumably, they haven't yet had the chance, or they are not aligned in terms of what they would lik ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Mckinsey solve confusing rejection

Imbellustestresult McKinsey McKinsey Imbellus test
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Hi there, I'm sorry but this is just nice language for a rejection. I would not expect them to reach out this year. Rather, you'll need to wait a year to re-apply. Of course, the odds were always low! Make sure you're n ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Technical questions about case interview at McKinsey

Case Interview McKinsey
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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, Will the interview be conducted online or offline? I am currently residing outside the city of the target office. Check with them! They have capabilities for online and often still do it virtual. But in person ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Case interview at McKinsey

Case Interview McKinsey
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
haha uh oh - there are A LOT of wrong answers. In fact, when I first meet with candidates, most of their answers are wrong and we have to work hard to train them in how to think + approach the problems properly. Think a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Inquiries about interviewer-led case interviews

hypothesis Interviewer-led McKinsey The Role of the Hypothesis in Consulting
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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, Two major things for you: First: Get a coach - it changes everything Second: Read this article - Candidate-Led Cases: What to Expect With Example Cases I've been checking out different resources for interviewe ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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McKinsey Solve Game Appointment Windows

McKinsey McKinsey problem solving game
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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, Sounds like it's a timezone thing. If they have the slot available then that is just fine. It's already March 12 so….just stick with your scheduled time.
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McKinsey vs Bain 1st round 2024

Bain & Company Interview McKinsey Interview Scheduling MBB MBB McKinsey mckinsey 1st round interview
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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, First, remember that you might not have control over scheduling. For the most part, they get to decide when they take place. Ultimately, I would apply (or have applied) to dozens of other firms. They can be yo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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McKinsey and PwC

McKinsey PwC
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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, Welcome to the journey! Now, please buckle in… You need to do a lot of research and thinking about this industry and if it's RIGHT FOR YOU. You're casually walking into a very very serious and intense industry ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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McK partner round

Final Round McKinsey McKinsey Final Round Preparing for final round at McK
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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, Congrats! 95% of partner rounds are just as standardized as the first round. The reason why you read about freestyle partner experiences is that they deviate from what people expect, hence they post about it ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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WEF nexus

BCG Energy McKinsey Water flows
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Wow, that's a really specific one.  My recommendation for you would be to reach out directly via LinkedIn to consultants who work in this space and ask them this question.  Here's how to do it in terms of identifying th ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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McKinsey Consulting Analyst Recruitment Timeframe

Case Interview informational interview McKinsey recruitment recruitment timeline reject rejection Result
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Hi there, 1) What is the common timeframe for the entire recruitment process of consulting analyst role in McKinsey? The entire recruiting process usually takes a few months and the starting date is usually within a few ... (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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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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Hiring freeze MBB Germany

Bain BCG BCG McKinsey and Bain hiring Hiring freeze? Should I apply now and wait? McKinsey
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, hiring slowdown for sure, complete hiring freeze not to my knowledge. Tier 2s are also still interviewing and hiring. But the chances of getting an offer are certainly slimmer now. So you need to apply broadly ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Are Offeree Weekends evaluative?

Bain BCG McKinsey offer weekend
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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, You are completely and utterly safe. Don't worry! The only risk would be if you had been totally debaucherous (e.g. illegal activities, really poor form, etc.). Being lower key, quieter, etc. is truly not prob ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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