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In MBB, if you're under consideration for office X then does that mean you've been rejected from any offices higher up in your prefereces?

Bain Bain & Company BCG MBB McKinsey & Company strategy consulting USA

Neueste Antwort am 16. Apr. 2024

Cristian

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In the US, it's a bit different. Basically, it rather means that the office that you're being considered for was actively looking for more people to recruit, whereas the offices higher up in your preference were alread ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How much does Bain care about "fit"? Can it be an unspoken reason for rejection?

advanced degree Bain & Company MBB USA

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Fit is usually cultural fit (and well… Bain really has a bias/preference towards extroverts/ outgoing people, in my humble opinion). If there's an issue regarding target industries… then they would usually let you know, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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ACTION PLAN

Bain BCG europe EY-Parthenon Kearney McKinsey oliverwyman Roland Berger strategy& USA

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I see three options. 1. Apply directly for jobs in the US. Chances of success are low because their market is already super saturated and you'd need visa sponsorship. 2. Study first in the US This has better chances. B ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Is it realistic to get an MBB interview without referral?

connection Middle East networking Referral referrals USA

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

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Hi there, A referral is just a door opener such that the recruiting team will look through your application more thoroughly. Depending on the seniority, tenure and advocacy of the person referring you, you have a better ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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T2 USA vs Bain Riyadh Summer Associate

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

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Congrats on the options (and the baby)! :) Honestly, you can't really go wrong with either of them. What I'd do is think about which one is more aligned with my long-term plan. Where do you see yourself with your wife ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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CAREER DECISION

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Hi there, You are requesting life altering advice from a free forum. It's like asking “how should I invest my million dollar inheritance”, but not spending a few hundred $ for a professional wealth advisor. Consider a c ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Looking to move to the USA for grad consulting - MiM or just take another job and apply later?

Fresh Graduate London USA

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Hi there, Q: Should I pursue an MiM in the US at a target to try for recruiting again in a year's time, or just move to the US and try to use my Imperial undergrad and networking to break in without additional education ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Deciding between offers?

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I will answer based on your goals: My ambitions/exits strategy post are: Most favourable 1) MBB ----> Accenture Strategy 2) Transition into industry for a strategic role idealy some sort of busi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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I Got Rejected from Deloitte invite-only event, does it mean that I will not receive an interview?

Deloitte networking recruiting USA

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Hello!“I applied to an invite-only networking event in September, and unfortunately, I got the negative response. Does this mean I will be ghosted once I apply to Deloitte.? ”Not necessarily. Invite only events usually ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Doing a masters to switch to the US (MBB)

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 25. Aug. 2020

Hi, Personal reasons are one of the main and strongest reasons to move, thus you should not worry about the "one year". The thing I would worry about is the non-business master. You have to do your research and unde ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Strategy& US Offices

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Hi there, Yes there is - however, I genuinely would focus more on which offices you individually fit the best in. That is, where do you have work/life experience and where have you networked. Playing the supply/demand ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to write a convincing cover letter to an international office (different office to your domestic office)

Case Interview International MBB strategy consulting USA

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Francesco

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Hi there, You can structure a cover in 4 parts: Introduction, mentioning the position you are interested in and a specific element you find attractive for that company Why you are qualified for the job, where yo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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BCG written case: a)are calculators allowed? b)do you write slides or make PPT? c)how much time for analysis?

BCG second round USA written case

Neueste Antwort am 1. März 2021

Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 20. Apr. 2019

Hi there, First please confirm all these with the company. You will have the most accurate answer. You can expect to have 2 hours to read 40 pages document, Answer 2-3 questions and prepare your 2-3 slides. Then yo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Consulting in US vs. Germany vs. Spain (stereotypes/personal experiences appreciated!)

Application application process consulting germany Interview MBB office preferences spain USA

Neueste Antwort am 28. Nov. 2020

Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 4. Okt. 2018

Argh... I had typed out a really long answer and then clicked next to the window and it's gone... I lived in all countries for several years, btw. So now for the short version: Macroeconomy: Germany booming, US ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Which MBA program in the US can you recommend?

MBA MBA Experience MBB selection selection criteria USA

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Hi Anonymous, As for your first and third question: there are several criteria to define which is the best business school; Marco provided a good analysis here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/what-ar ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Things/training to do

consultant Job offer training USA

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Hi there, Really great question! MOST IMPORTANTLY: Know that no-one can perfectly prepare for the job and that's the point: You will mess up, you will learn, you will be trained and supported. That's OK! --- ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How can I get off the waitlist of an MBB after final round interviews?

Bain BCG boston McKinsey New York second round USA waitlist

Neueste Antwort am 16. Okt. 2020

Robert

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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Robert

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gab die beste Antwort am 14. Okt. 2020

McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Hi Anonymous, Not really that much you can do. Only thing possible is to call your HR contact and discuss your situation - especially if you have other pending offers from other tier-1 firms and still would like to ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Job boards for ex-consultants in USA

job boards post-consulting transition USA

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 25. Apr. 2020

Freshminds might be a relevant one, although it is more UK focused.

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Filing taxes as a consultant

europe International management consulting MBB salary taxes USA western europe

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Guennael

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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Guennael

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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

I don't think you have tax attorneys here, so no-one is truly qualified to answer. As a consultant, you won't have much time to figure it out anyway... just hire a professional, your company should be able to help with ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Applying for mngmt consulting internships in different countries

Application application process Bain BCG canada consulting england France germany International internship Mck RolandBerger USA

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 17. Juli 2017

Hi Fouad, in general, the answer to your question is "yes". But there are a number of factors to take into account: - do you need a working permit? - do you fluently master the local language? And more in genera ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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