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Passing probation as MBA hire

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

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Hi, Sharing my POV having managed new consultants and hires as a Principal 1. Based on your experience, what is the rate to pass probation at MBB? This is really office dependent and specific If you ask me, really no po ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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On the beach for 6 months - frustrated and need help

M&A Probation switch

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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, I am sorry to hear about the frustrating situation you are in! 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 ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Please help - tips on passing probation (first 6 months)?

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BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780

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BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780

Other people's experience is pointless. You have to be mindful of what are your weaknesses.You cannot expect to be coached extensively by others and you have to close your gaps independently. Therefore, take a piece of ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Reasons for failing probationary period

Bain & Company BCG Deadlines Feedback Kearney McKinsey & Company Oliver Wyman Probation tier2 tier3

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Probation evaluation is really varied by company, country & office location. Generally speaking, most Consulting companies have a robust process either as probationary period or on-going performance evaluation. Som ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How long is the probation period in Europe/UK and the Middle East for consulting firm generally?

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There is not a specific rule, as in many countries this is related to local regulation. As a general rule, consider 6 months.As a even more general rule, consider EVERY 6 months ;) A bad performance within an evaluation ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Are there "probation period" in MBB and do they treat it seriously?

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

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

It's very simple: at MBB, due to their business model, you are ALWAYS on probation. No matter how senior you are or how long you have been around. ;) Therefore, a "formal" proation period is not so imptant for them. In ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How long is the probation period in consulting?

consulting Probation

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Hey there, It does not matter since in top-tier consulting you will always be on probation, even if the official period has ended. You will be subject to constant performance feedback weekly or bi-weekly feedbac ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Resigning from a Tier2 consulting firm during probation to pursue Tier1 offer - is it ok?

Probation Resign tier2

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Hi, It's totally fine to resign, just explain openly the situation To be honest - you can't ruin any relationship since you don't yet have any relationships in your first week. Resigning seems a tough choice if ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB Probation Period

MBB McKinsey Probation

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Hi, Depending on the country wher eyour contract is located, "ex. France" there might a probation period on your contract. This is standard. In France this period is 4 months and automatically renewed for another 4 mo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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