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Is my window for consulting closing?

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I understand your concerns about the right time to apply for consulting positions and how your entrepreneurial and professional experiences might impact your applications. Here's some insight based on my own career path ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What shall I do if I missed the recruiting deadline?

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Hi! Sorry to hear about the stressful situation. You can either apply outside of the US in other geographies - but do make sure you have some sort of connection with them so the application doesn't seem random and gets ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey Solve Game - Timeline for Response

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Hi there, Q: I finished the McKinsey Solve Game a little over 2 weeks ago and have not heard back, should I reach out to the recruiter or continue waiting? Usually they let you know within 2 weeks of the test but I als ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How long after BCG referral should I hear back? (US Undergrad Full-time recruitment)

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Hi there, In terms of hearing back, it is really difficult to predict exactly as it depends on the office needs and recruiting pipeline, but I would expect a range between few days and 4 weeks. If you have not heard ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Recruiting timeline for an in-between candidate?

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Hi Aaron, 1) Would I need to apply to McKinsey, Bain, or BCG by their undergrad deadlines? The position you will have to apply to should still be entry-level, however you should follow the deadline for candidates that a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey APD Recruiting - Deadlines and Timelines

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Hi Ellen, 1) Will my application not even get looked at until August and I will miss the opportunity to be considered for the US location? Not necessarily, they might screen your application earlier than the deadline an ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Kearney Recruiting Cycle

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Hi Brooke, Q: When does Kearney typically release the application for summer internships If you mean when you can start to apply, this is country-dependent so to get better answers I would recommend to add your target c ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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L.E.K's London office recruiting timeline starts a year in advance, is this normal?

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Hi there, Q: Reached out to LEK recruiters and they say they will be opening up applications for their LSS role in Sept for a Sept 2024/March 2025 (!) start. Is this normal? Not normal but many companies are decreasing ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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ACI position at Bain Middle East

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Hi Darpan, Q: I have applied for the ACI position at Bain but didn't receive a status update yet. I am unsure if it's due to the timeline or some discrepancy in my qualifications. There could be multiple reasons for no ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What are some datapoints we have for timeline from hiring to beginning of work?

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For the experienced hire / off-cycle route, 2 other points also influence it: Business demand If there is overwhelming demand but not enough supply, firms will want to hire asap because not having enough resources means ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Long response time from BCG after application: am I rejected?

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“July and August is summer holiday period and there can be some delay in getting back to applicants, and that they will make sure to view my application.” Last I checked it's still August… Be patient here please! Also, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Does interview timing matters?

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Hi there, I would anticipate the interview only if you believe there would not be relevant improvements in your prep between now and the currently scheduled date. It would not make much sense to go for the interview les ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Contact Duration

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Unfortunately it really varies depending on the relevant recruiting cycle for that office. If you are a campus candidate (I.e., currently studying) then there is typically a set cycle and so if have been referred outsid ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Time to contact applicant

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Hi there, This seems quite normal, if you have a good relationship with the person referring you though there is no harm in asking for an update. If you want to prepare in the best possible way for the Imbellus, I c ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What happens when one withdraws an application?

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Ken

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Ken

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As a McK alum who had an amazing recruiting experience, its always dissappointing to hear these horror stories :( What do you mean by "what happens"? Stating the obvious but once you withdraw your application will no ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Is it worth to quit my job and prepare for Case Interview full-time? How long is it to prepare from scratch?

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No, please do NOT quit your job to prepare for a case interview where you have a 1% chance of getting in! Expect to spend over 100 hours total to prepare properly for these interviews (assuming you even get an intervi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Offer - BCG London

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Hi there, Congratulations, that's great new! You can celebrate it and enjoy your time. You will receive your official offer too. I do not think it is necessary but you can send a reminder email if you want to =) Bes ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Waiting for one recruitment process to continue while having another offer to start soon

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Hey there, Given the current COVID situtation, probably it is better to take the offer, since there are so many uncertainties on Acn front. Even though the Acn HR might not seem very willing to keep you going now if ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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I submitted McKinsey application but heard 1st interview is usually in 1 week. Is it true?

Recruiting timeline

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Hello! Totally depends on the actual pipeline of candidates who are before you and the availability of interviewers, being the 2nd one the most critical one. In McKinsey, as you know, it´s consultants who interview ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What are the application timelines for entry-level consultants from UK universities for the Dubai Office?

MBB Middle East Recruiting timeline

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Hi Anonymous, as mentioned, if the information is not present online you should check directly with HR. The deadline for applications depends on the country and the company, and some offices don’t even have a specific ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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