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frameworks MBB

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Hello there, Thank you for bringing this question to the forum. I will be brutally honest: The question is built on wrong premises and indicates a misleading focus in your preparation. Perhaps I can help to clarify. Wha ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Stuck at Math/Quantitative and What to Calculate in Consulting Cases

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Hi Anonymous, From what you described, it seems like you are having issues to determine the central question you are solving for.  If you agree, a best practice is to clarify the question / issue with the interviewer ea ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Structure and Brainstorm in the McKinsey style interviews

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Hi there, I do strongly recommend a coaching session to really take your structuring to the next level - it's very very hard to go from good to great in this category without help. This is especially true if you're tryi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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What are the types of cases one can possibly expect from the sustainability space? Especially for McKinsey rounds, since the firm has a growing focus on the same in the recent times?

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Hi there, Generally, McKinsey interviews are always about the process and your thinking, rather than what you know about a certain topic. Yet it makes sense to become familiar with a couple of topics that can guide your ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Sustainability cases McKinsey

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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, This is an ever-increasing theme! That said, please be careful with your approach. You're saying “Mckinsey cases in x, therefore I need to prepare x”. But, remember, you can get any case. You are going down th ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Case interview prep

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Hello! Best of luck with those results! My honest advice, and what helped me very very much years ago, is not to rush in the interview prep. This is a hard enough process and super competitive, you simply can't do it in ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Unstaffed

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Hi there, This is a completely normal situation to be in as a new joiner, especially in downtime periods.  As a new joiner getting a project is difficult as you haven't consistently proven yourself to the teams and staf ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Networking with leadership

Actively preparing for upcoming interviews with Mckinsey AT Kearney & Bains. Looking to take and give great feedback. BCG Technology advantage BCG online case Client and MBB frameworks mckinsey Imbellus McKinsey PST
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I would use a few possible approaches.1. Network with the leadership on your cases, and learn about their practices and the work they do. 2. Network by email/ zooms with partners in areas that you are very interested in ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Should I give up the interview from McKinsey ?

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Hey there, If you have never done a case and only a week to prepare it's going to be tough, especially for McKinsey. I'd approach it the following way: Ask them politely to reschedule again since you are not prepared ye ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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McKinsey - 1st round Interview

Actively preparing for interviews at McKinsey and BCG BCG McKinsey and Bain frameworks mckinsey I'm preparing to McK coming next week McKinsey & Company
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Hi Simona, That is the wrong way to approach the McKinsey interview. McKinsey has moved away from typical business cases and traditional frameworks as described in most case books and the focus is rather on creative cas ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Leaving My Company

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1.How should I maximize my 2 months notice period ? Close on a high note, not on a low one. I don't think that the rule of “you are as good as your last project” is really true, but keep this in mind. You want them to r ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How to prep for a specific consulting role (McKinsey)

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You do not need to prepare industry specific questions for casing. They will ask you questions from across industries because casing is to assess your ability to solve complex problems and not just your ability to solve ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Senior Role at Entry Level

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Hi there, In most countries, Senior Analyst / Senior Associate is equivalent to the level you reach working as an Analyst or Associate for 2 years.  They will expect more experience, as you should be able to move to Ass ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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McKinsey double final round rejection

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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, I'm so sorry to hear about this! Remember that, no matter how good/prepared you are, it's always a roll of the dice. Double-check with HR that you cannot re-apply as a BA. That said, I imagine 2 years has pass ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Call with HR regarding offer

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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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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, Congrats on the offer! Don't stress too much - the topics you have listed here are in line with what should be expected on the call. Now it's just about logistics, so, ask your questions, and don't hesitate to ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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McKinsey New York Final Round

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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 well done second round interviews! My fingers are kept crossed for you. That is indeed an interesting situation which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I'm ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Coaching Session

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BCG | PwC | LSE | 3+ years in Consulting |I get you ready for BCG
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BCG | PwC | LSE | 3+ years in Consulting |I get you ready for BCG
Dear A, Please find my anwsers to you questions below. Q1: I would suggest that you ask your coach for a short video call to align on your goals and you therby can also see if it's a personal match. Q2: I would s ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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CaseLingo

Accenture Strategy Online test Bain BCG cost-benefit analysis FIT frameworks mckinsey Imbellus McKinsey PST
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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! I need to admit that your post made me laugh :)  Although I agree with avoiding caselingo, none of the ones that you mention isolated would be a red flag to me! Just try to be balanced, and that´s it! Hope ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Notice period

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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! I know this situation is as stressful as they get, but you will find quite comforting to know that it´s quite common honestly! Go ahead and sign, since at the moment you have nothing to loose. If then you ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Approach Such Question

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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
Hi there, You just asked for the entire framework/approach to 3 entirely different cases! We can't adequately provide you an answer to this Q that will actually teach you enough. I highly advise you to keep progress ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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