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Final round partner interview @ Big four (conlsuting)

big four consulting Final Round Result
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Sabrina, Deep breaths! Sounds like you did well :) And you've worked hard to get here. Remember that these things take time (they need to find time to get together + discuss, they have to tell HR, a contract has to b ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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MBB for a non-target school. MIM or MBA?

big four MBB Non target
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
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Hi Xavier, This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it: Generally speaking, both options would academically guarantee that yo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Getting anxious of waiting after final interview--to follow up or not?

Advisory associate consultant big four Final Round followup Partner Interview
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
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Hey there, I believe in your situation all indicators are green and positive + they already told you in advance that it might take a while. Hence, I would stay put for now and give them another week or two to sort thing ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Excel used in Consulting

Big 4 big four Big Four - Strategy Excel Excel for consultants MBB mbb big4
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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, Great that you are showing enthusiasm and initiative to try and prepare for the job. If you ask me - most of what you need to know, you'll pick up on the job.  That being said, sharing for me what were the most comm ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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London Big-4 Consulting vs Singapore MBB?

big four MBB
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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Benjamin
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Hi, Sharing a perspective on this having worked in Singapore T2 & MBB, and also having spoken to people who worked in London consulting Prestige/branding MBB > Big 4, really it is true I myself experienced this a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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What is your opinion on entering Big Four firms as a consultant?

Bain BCG big four consulting industry Deloitte EY KPMG MBB McKinsey PwC
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Hi Anonymous, Big 4 and MBB have a different focus in terms of projects. Specifically, Big 4 work more on implementation projects rather than strategy. However, many of the Big 4 have now also a strategy branch, thank ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Mim target schools for management consulting in middle east?

and Bain BCG big four Finance France germany management consulting McKinsey Middle East tier2
Neueste Antwort am 11. Juni 2023
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Hi Satyaki, Q: I want to know what are target schools for entry lvl positions in ME. You should be able to use LinkedIn to check where alumni of a university ended after the MIM. Steps: Go on LinkedIn Add the university ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Offer withdrawal because of grades

Big 4 big four Big Four - Strategy Ernst & Young EY Parthenon UK EY-Parthenon eyparthenon
Neueste Antwort am 10. März 2023
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Hagen
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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, congratulations on the offer from EY-Parthenon! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: While I completely under ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Career Advice - No Progression & On the bench

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Ex-Mckinsey (analyst->associate->manager) and now in tech (Bytedance) + Part time interview coach and mentor
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Hi there,   Sorry to hear you're not having a great experience so far. Here are some tips to keep in mind: 1- Be vocal about your concerns As you go through this phase, be vocal about this feedback to your direct manage ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How much does MBB value status experience if you are a founder?

Bain Bain & Company BCG Big 4 big four Boston Consulting Group MBB McKinsey McKinsey & Company startup
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Emily
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Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad
Emily
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Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad
As this is something that you do - put it in your resume! It shows great initiative and entrepreneurialism, so I'd definitely add it. Make sure that you can show some tangible things that you do (i.e., are you just with ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How to stand out to MBB firms as an experienced hire?

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Neueste Antwort am 25. Okt. 2022
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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
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 there, Q: As I begin my prep and recruiting strategy, what are the best ways to stand out and differentiate myself to MBB firms as an experienced hire? I guess you are referring to the application phase. To get an MB ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Possible to move to MBB without an MBA?

Bain Bain & Company BCG big four Big4 Boston Consulting Group From Big4 to to Big3 McKinsey McKinsey & Company
Neueste Antwort am 23. Okt. 2022
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Pedro
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30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
Pedro
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30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
Yes, it is possible. But you will be recruiting to a 1st year analyst role. Hopefully you have good academic credentials and make sure you have a well written CV (and network your way into an interview).
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Is it possible to move from Big4 tech consulting to MBB after 1 year out of undergrad?

Bain Bain & Company BCG Big 4 big four Boston Consulting Group McKinsey McKinsey & Company
Neueste Antwort am 31. Aug. 2022
Die beste Antwort (am 27. Aug. 2022) ist von:
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
Well if you were invited to interview at MBB and got to the final round…then clearly it's possible! Re-apply and try - you'll never know otherwise! When you do so: 1) Network extensively (aim for a referral) 2) Get the ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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EY Parthenon Interview

big four EY-Parthenon eyparthenon
Neueste Antwort am 25. Mai 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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gab die beste Antwort am 24. Mai 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You need to be ready for anything.  I know that's not the answer you want, but it's the reality of the situation. Real email quote from a recent candidate of mine: “80% of the cases had nothing in common with ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How much would a Big 4 consulting role help in MBB recruitment?

Bain mbb BCG BCG McKinsey and Bain big four London mbb big4 McKinsey recruiting students UK
Neueste Antwort am 7. Mai 2022
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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
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 there, The MSc in Finance could help if: It allows you to target a more senior position compared to Bachelor + Working experience (in some countries MBB require a Master as well). Given you already applied in the pas ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Corporate Strategy or Big 4 Consulting?

big four Corporate Strategy
Neueste Antwort am 31. März 2022
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Matteo
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McKinsey & Company | Currently offering 1 free coaching session| Happy to PARTNER with you to get an offer from MBB
Matteo
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gab die beste Antwort am 29. März 2022
McKinsey & Company | Currently offering 1 free coaching session| Happy to PARTNER with you to get an offer from MBB
Hello,  thanks a lot for the question. :)  First of all congratulation for your big ambition and determination. They will pay off for sure!  As far as I understood, your main objective is to obtain a job offer in MBB. I ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Supply Chain Case Study

big four case study supply chain
Frage bearbeitet am 11. Feb. 2022
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Charlotte
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Empathic coach, former McKinsey Engagement Manager |Secure offers from top consulting firms
Charlotte
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Empathic coach, former McKinsey Engagement Manager |Secure offers from top consulting firms
If you are unsure, and probably here we also do not know the answer to the specific case, I would suggest to stay safe and use real data, IF it is available. Check first which companies provide any info on their supply ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Charity/voluntary talks policy

2nd tier Bain & Company Bain mbb BCG big four Kearney McKinsey Roland Berger Volunteering
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Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
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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, congratulations on the charitable engagement! This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it: Normally, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Risk Advisory Case Interview

big four Case Interview Risk Management
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Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! +1 Ian, super helpful list he shared.  You see that the variety of topics is huge, so you need to be ready for almost anything. In these cases, be sure also to review the “classics”:  1. Profitability cases- basi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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EY Supply Chain Talent Day

big four operations strategy
Frage bearbeitet am 12. 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
Experte
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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, First of all, be ready for anything! Learn how to adjust/react and adapt to any case type out there period! Second, well, obviously make sure you're familair with Supply Chain/Ops cases :) 1) PrepLounge has th ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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