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What is the passing threshold for Casey the Chatbot?

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Hi there, Q: How is the passing threshold for Casey determined? The bar to pass is not publicly available but it is possible to infer what should be the passing score for the Casey part. Please feel free to PM me for mo ... (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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Tips for structuring framework for McKinsey Wild Card Cases

advanced degree McKinsey McKinsey & Company

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Hello there,Great question!Background One preliminary note: Unconventional cases that are not business-related are also used at other companies besides McKinsey. They are used to take out the business noise and really t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How long are McKinsey PSG/ BCG Pymetrics results good for?

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Hi there, They are generally good for a year. Of course, if you're navigating through a different recruiting channel you may still be required to re-take it.

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Reapplying to MBB, how to strength resume?

advanced degree BCG McKinsey and Bain Medicine

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Hello, To answer your questions: Would any business internships be good or are there any specific business fields I should target for an M.D? I think that business internships would be a good idea for someone with your ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Is BCG North America still hiring MDs this year through full-time?

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gab die beste Antwort am 6. Juli 2023

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Hello, I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I also think networking is the way to go here, because hiring tends to be office- and practice-dependent. Talk to people in the office and ask them what hiring for MDs loo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Is McKinsey hiring MDs through full-time this year?

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Udayan

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It is highly possible MDs are reviewed separately - usually by other MDs in the firm. Given that no MDs have heard back I think they are probably not done reviewing yet.

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Do big firms like MBBs hire MDs?

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Hi there, Yes, you definitely do. MDs are actually very attractive for consulting firms because medical schools tend to be very picking in choosing students, so this signals to consulting firms that you are a high-pote ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Likely Bain hiring freeze for full-time ADC, McKinsey and BCG?

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Hi there, Q: Are McKinsey and BCG still hiring full-time or could they potentially be freezing hiring as well? It depends on the country, in some they have substantially reduced hiring in the last months. If you are a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Deadline to interview timeline

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Hi there, While it does depend on the company/channel, you should expect to hear within a few weeks. So, you should be ready to interview by mid-July. I always advise my candidates to aim to be 80% case ready before the ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Only M.D candidate applying to local MBB office (U.S)

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Hi there, Q: I was wondering if being the only M.D. candidate applying to my city's office for MBB will help me stand out at all and potentially land some interviews? Just want to know if these firms still seriously con ... (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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McKinsey Placeholder Offer Question

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Hi there, Of course you should be worried! Your dream company is the #1 consulting firm in the world, with a 5% acceptance rate and you haven't even applied! Please don't drop everything and put all your hopes on 1 firm ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Name and Shame: Simon-Kucher North America SOAR advanced degree program

advanced degree Simon-Kucher & Partners

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Cristian

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Wow, sorry to hear it went down like this. Indeed, that can't feel good. Leaving aside bias, it's also a fact that this is not a great time for recruitment. The only thing you can control for is really how many applic ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Reapplying to MBB after previous rejection - Does my improved profile make a difference?

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Hi there, The short answer is yes! Nice work on adding more experience to the resume. Now, remember that getting the BCG inteerview invite already is a testament to your strong candidacy! Please don't view missing 2 of ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Timing for applying to MBB as an advanced degree holder

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Cristian

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Hi there, Since you're an experienced hire, I'd apply off-cycle. Get in touch with the recruiter to discuss your profile (this is also a great opportunity to introduce yourself to them) and ask when you could apply and ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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PhD candidate to McKinsey, question about recruiting process and how much the game weigh

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gab die beste Antwort am 14. März 2023

Hi there, I love that McKinsey has done this. I'm really sorry to hear about this for you as an individual, but it's happening to everyone right now. And it's exactly what I would do if I were McKinsey. And, it's exactl ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Final Round Internship Rejected - What to do until FT Recruiting?

advanced degree Bain BCG MBB McKinsey recruiting

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Hi there, Q: I am wondering what I should/can do between now and then? Given what you shared, there seem to be two major areas of improvement: Improve the fit part Increase the number of invitations (i.e. manage to get ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Advanced Degree Candidate from another Country?

advanced degree Bain BCG McKinsey Medicine Middle East

Neueste Antwort am 3. Jan. 2023

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Hi there, Congrats on graduating! 1) I’m looking to apply at the Middle East offices as an Advanced Degree Candidate. will they consider me an ADC even if my degree is not from the offices original country? What about i ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Advanced Degree Candidate from another country

advanced degree Africa MMB Application Bain BCG McKinsey Medicine Middle East

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Udayan

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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

1. Yes they will but mainly if your university is considered a target school for them for your degree 2. Yes this is not an issue. Not having practiced medicine is a slight disadvantage but you'll be fine in this regar ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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