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Language Requirements For New Grad Recruiting for MBB/Big 4 Singapore & Dubai

dubai Singapore
Neueste Antwort am 15. Jan. 2024
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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 they're going to prefer people who speak the local language… (by the way Singapore's national language is Malay, not Chinese even if Chinese is widely spoken…make sure you know well the country/cultu ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Internship application in Asia

Application Asia Hong Kong internship Shanghai Singapore
Neueste Antwort am 30. Okt. 2023
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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, Theoretically, anyone can apply anyhwere. The question is why you are relevant for the role and whether the firm perceives that as well. You have personal/family ties in that region You have previously spent time in ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Singapore MBB

MBB Singapore
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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, I worked in SG MBB - they do accept non-Singaporeans for both consulting and support roles.  However this is often dependent on the existing quota for non-Singaporeans available.   
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Consulting Firms in Malaysia/Singapore

boutique firms Malaysia MBB Niche firms Singapore
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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
For anyone who is interested in firms in Malaysia/Singapore, other than MBB, I would say the following T2 firms have decent presence: Kearney Strategy& Deloitte S&O Accenture EYP LEK PwC A&M Roland Berger
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Any hiring seasons for MBB firms in Singapore

Singapore
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Hi there,  It's best to ask the recruiter directly about the timelines, but as a general guideline you can apply at any point throughout the year, so don't feel like you need to rush.  Best, Cristian
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Getting into Consulting in Singapore without a PR?

Career Advising MBB Post-MBA Singapore Southeast Asia
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30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
For consulting yes, it is possible. But it is a bit harder. You'll have to prove you are worth the extra-effort. You have to weigth between lower chances of getting the job in consulting vs. how much do you want to be i ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How many hours do you work on average at singapore office?

Singapore
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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, Is there a specific company you're referring to? Worldwide, BCG hours average around 60-75/week. Even within a specific office this is highly variable based on your client, project type, leadership, and yo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Finance to Consulting, advice on how to make the move

Application application process Application timing career move Singapore
Neueste Antwort am 28. Juni 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, Singaporean here - worked in BCG Singapore/SEA and also have friends in MBB who have made the switch from IB to consulting. Here are a couple of thoughts (based on BCG terminology): Directly apply for entry-level/fr ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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MBB/Tier 2 hiring season in Singapore

London MBB Singapore T2
Neueste Antwort am 9. Juni 2023
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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, The most important line is: “I'm looking to make the move back to Singapore (citizen, so no visa issue) in consulting (entry level) as I think it best aligns with my long term career aspirations (T10 US MBA).” ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Best Mim program for management consulting?

BCG McKinsey and Bain dubai Hong Kong management consulting mbb big4 Middle East Singapore strategy consulting tier2 Top consulting companies
Neueste Antwort am 30. Mai 2023
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Hi Satyaki, Q: Best Mim program for management consulting? I would recommend the following: Go to LinkedIn Look for consultants and alumni of your target companies in your target regions Check the schools they attended ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Investment banking to corporate strategy

Asia Corporate Strategy Hong Kong MBB Singapore
Neueste Antwort am 19. Nov. 2022
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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, Sharing my POV based on similar considerations and conversations I've had (for context I left BCG SG recently as a Principal). 1. Does taking significant paycut puts me behind with huge difficulty to catch up down t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Mck or Bain SE Asia

Bain & Company MBB McKinsey & Company Singapore Southeast Asia
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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 29. Okt. 2022
Hey there - massive congrats on both offers! The experts have given great advice and I have a couple of things to add from a geographic consideration given that one is in Hong Kong and the other is in Singapore  1. Are ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Oliver Wyman SEA Summer Intern Interview Round

Oliver Wyman Oliver Wyman interview Singapore Southeast Asia Summer Internship
Neueste Antwort am 25. Okt. 2022
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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, Try not to overcomplicate this. Who cares if it's 3 fit and 2 case or 3 case and 2 fit? If you expect three rounds of 15 min fit and 30 min case and it ends up being 3 rounds of only case, what happens? Rather ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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FSO Consulting Singapore

consulting Ernst & Young Financial Services Singapore
Neueste Antwort am 7. Apr. 2022
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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, In general, for specialist hires, you need to be prepared for both generalist and specialist cases/questions! So, keep preparing in a generalist manner but also get well read on all topics FSO. In particular, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Deloitte Singapore Consulting

Deloitte Deloitte Consulting Experienced Hire needhelp salary salary negotiation seniorconsultant Singapore
Neueste Antwort am 5. Apr. 2022
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BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Andi
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BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Hi there,  First of all, congrats! Great achievement to receive an offer, especially in the competitive SG market.    On the revision of role offered - sorry to hear that they changed the offered role last minute. I've ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Entering MBB

Australia MBB Australia Singapore
Neueste Antwort am 7. Nov. 2021
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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, Your odds are 22.333% repeating. Jokes aside, we really can't give you odds here! That said, here are some truths: What I can say is that bad grades can indeed be eliminatory (at least if recently graduated) Y ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Moving from MBB London to Dubai/Singapore

dubai London MBB Singapore
Neueste Antwort am 28. Feb. 2021
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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, Let's cut to the chase with your 3 bullets, all answered by the same sentence :) Your best option by a mile is to stay with your current MBB firm and work your way towards an office transfer If your timeli ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Moving from MBB London to Dubai/Singapore

Bain BCG dubai London MBB McKinsey Middle East SEA Singapore
Neueste Antwort am 27. Dez. 2020
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Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
It's absolutely doable with the following caveats You need to be a strong performer You have to (most of the time with some exceptions) provide a strong reason why - especially establishing ties to the region (e.g ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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MBB Recruitment in Singapore

hiring MBB recruitment Singapore
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Francesco
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Francesco
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Hi there, I agree with Allen, the best strategy you have is to connect with current consultants – you would have to do that anyway to find a referral – and ask them directly. Things are changing very quickly, an ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Singapore or London?

Career start London Singapore
Neueste Antwort am 1. Sept. 2020
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Francesco
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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
Hi Anonymous, below are my considerations: Plus of Singapore Build network earlier on in your target location Great position for future growth – all the countries in SEA are growing substantially Higher sala ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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