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Moving from the US back to Germany - what are my chances?

germany job MBB

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Cristian

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Hi there! I'm not sure why you believe that MBBs won't be interested in your profile. And also, yes, Germany is struggling too now in terms of hiring though I wouldn't be able to say how it compares exactly with the US. ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey / BCG: Possible to reapply to other offices, after rejection?

BCG germany hiring McKinsey recruiting

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Hagen

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Hagen

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Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, most recruiting systems of consulting firms operate on a global basis, meaning that there is no chance to reapply to a different office, co ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB: Per diem vs. individual expensing

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Hagen

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Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, while the amout of per diems ('Verpflegungsmehraufwendungen' or 'Verpflegungspauschale') is regulated by law, the expense systems in MBB in ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Why BCG? Ideal interview answers for candidates

BCG BCG Interview Process germany Personal Fit

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 25. Juli 2018

Do not overthink this. It is important to have a solid answer, but your interviewer won't be looking to call you out - as long as you are sincere, you will be fine. From every interviewer I have ever spoken to (includ ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Format of German Tabular CV Question

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 8. Okt. 2018

Hi Anonymous, I am German, have worked in consulting in Germany and have seen my share of CVs, so I hope I can help. So first of all: None of the three examples are total no-gos. I would consider No 2 best / sa ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Interview formats used by consultancies in G&A

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Yes, that would be a great resource. But nobody is putting it together not because it would be a lot of work, but because it would become very quickly irrelevant. Realistically, each firm and then each office is free to ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Women in Consulting-Germany (MBB, 2nd Tier)

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 18. Sept. 2018

Hi Anonymous, first of all a disclaimer: I am a man, so I definitely have blind spots here and there and maybe see things for better than they really are. But I'll do my best to give an objective answer. All your ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Experience of working at consulting firms in Germany

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Hi there, As a German and former McKinsey consultant, here's my take: 1. The company is extremely international, but will my non-German background hinder my advancement in the company? This depends on the clients. Your ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Top tier/tier2/tier3 consulting firms??

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Hi there, Thank you for this question! It's not stupid at all. Everyone starts somewhere and I believe the answers by our case coaches have helped a lot of candidates to get a feeling of the industry. If you have alrea ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Does McKinsey pay for the full PhD/MBA in the third year?

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Hi Panos, A few points to answer your questions above: 1) McKinsey pays for your MBA/post-graduation degree if you have received a rating of 'Clear and Accelerating' (2nd highest; usually top 25%) in your last ratin ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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European Working Permit

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Cristian

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Hi Hassan, Actually some people have that work permit if they either study or work already in the EU (and even if they demonstrate European family ties I believe). My recommendation would be to either connect with the ... (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

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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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Applying to McKinsey DACH (Germany)

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Hi there, Congrats on the internship at a top-tier firm! Make sure to focus on getting that return offer. 1. In the current environment, is it recommended to apply now for their next deadline (End of August), or wait to ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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BCG Casey online assessment impact

BCG BCG Case Interview germany

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Cristian

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Cristian

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gab die beste Antwort am 2. Feb. 2023

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Hi there, Sorry to hear it didn't go according to expectations. However, this doesn't mean you failed it. Most people feel like they didn't perform well and still many of them are progressed to the next round. Basical ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Gibt es bei MBB in Deutschland voraussichtlich einen Hiring Freeze fuer Berater mit Berufserfahrung in diesem Jahr?

Bain BCG Germany germany MBB McKinseyGermany

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Moritz

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Hallo, also einen generellen Hiring Freeze wird es nicht geben und schon garnicht für Experienced Hires. MBB sind sehr gut darin Krisen gewinnbringend zu manövrieren und krisengeprägte Projekte brauchen generell eher e ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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When to apply for consulting internships in the summer in Germany?

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gab die beste Antwort am 12. Okt. 2022

Hi there, Talk to your career office. This is exactly what they're there for! They know the exact dates for each firm in regards to when they will be on campus, when application deadlines are, which ones are rolling app ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Thoughts on getting into MBB in Germany as a fresher and a best possible grade of 3.3

Bain & Company BCG Germany germany

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gab die beste Antwort am 26. Aug. 2022

Hi there, So look I don't like telling people there's no chance. I think you should network agressively and apply - you may as well! But, your odds probably aren't good. With low grades and no/minimal German I really do ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Considering all MBBs raised salaries in the US, will this also impact Europe/Germany?

germany MBB salary

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Francesco

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Francesco

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Hi there, Q: Just read the Financial Times article that McKinsey, Bain and BCG all raised their salaries in the United States. Historically, did this also lead to salary adjustments in other countries? I don’t have data ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Salary and Benefits in Germany

2-tier 2nd tier DACH germany inhouse MBB salary

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Simon

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Simon

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50+ successful coachings / Ex-Mckinsey JEM & Interviewer / Industry + Engineering background

Hey anonymous, Let me just add to this conversation that in some markets there are also inhouse consultancies, that can be mapped to the Tier 1 / 2 / 3 logic, e.g. in Germany / US / China often Siemens Management Consul ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Approaching the end of my studies - Apply for an internship or full-time position?

BCG McKinsey and Bain full-time germany internship MBB Study university

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Francesco

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Hi there, Q: Does it make sense to apply for an internship position starting on January 01 or go for a full time position right away in February? Most consulting companies have fixed periods when you can start, so you m ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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