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What are the odds I can make a successful pivot into MBB consulting?

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Great profile! And I love your practical approach. Basically, you can use this as a breakdown of how you can put an application strategy together: Expert Guide: Build A Winning Application Strategy Then, for getting re ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Generalist role vs specialist role? and which master program that suits the best path?

Bain & Company BCG generalist graduate program MBA McKinsey Specialist

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Hi! First of all, pursuing a Master's degree is indeed an option. However, many colleagues at MBB enter the firm with Bachelor's degrees, obtaining their Master's/MBA in cooperation with the specific consultancy. This ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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General Advice for Consulting Pivot Strategy

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Hi there, Here are my thoughts: However, I am not sure if I will get into the top programs with my short work experience This concern is legitimate Currently, your age and experience is below the average at top bschools ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What shall I do if I missed the recruiting deadline?

europe graduate graduate program Middle East Recruiting timeline

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Hi! Sorry to hear about the stressful situation. You can either apply outside of the US in other geographies - but do make sure you have some sort of connection with them so the application doesn't seem random and gets ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Senior referral for 2nd choice office (McKinsey)

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It sounds like they are considering you for a different office and they want to align with you whether you'd be interested in this alterantive. The call is not an interview in and of itself. They most likely figured ou ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How is my CV looking for graduate consulting roles in London/Middle East?

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Hello, This is an excellent resume! A couple of quick pieces of feedback: It's a bit busy on the page - I would add some spacing ahead of each role that is in bold, and recommend keeping it to 3-4 bullets per experience ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Switching from hospitality? Is it possible?

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Short answer: Yes One of the best consultants in the Sydney BCG office was a professional violinist at the Sydney Opera house prior to starting. The Partner on my first project was a former professional flautist. I work ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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First, there's no need to apologize for asking questions; this forum is here to help with just that! Here's a structured response to your query: Importance of GPA: Yes, GPA does matter for consulting firms, especially t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Referral process for graduate position (London)

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Some firms also have “hire a friend” type of incentive programs through which the consultant referring a candidate gets a reward payment if the candidate ends up joining the firm. However, consultants will still pressu ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What are the different sectors/division within EY’S UK&I team?

Big 4 Big Four - Strategy Division graduate program London sector UK

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Hi there, I'm sorry I can't give a specific response as I haven't worked in EY's UK&I team - it'll be hard to find someone who has! Ultimately, these things are often black boxes from the outside. The best way to fi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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International student doing master's degree in the U.S. trying to break into consulting - any advice?

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McKinsey & Company | Currently offering 1 free coaching session| Happy to PARTNER with you to get an offer from MBB

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Dear Michael, congratulation for your degree from Columbia University! Whether or not you decide to do a Master in Management Science and Engineering, if you focus on the following 3 main pillars you would not have pro ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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PwC Middle East - Edge delayed interview

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Hey, in the ME region am sure you are not alone. BIG4 have been very slow in their interview process leaving candidates in a lurch. Its appalling in my view. I have had at least 4 candidates in the past few months who h ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Can I apply to summer internship as a final year master student?

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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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Hi Jasmin, 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, in case summer internship applications are still ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Kearney London office

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Hi there, I agree with the other coaches, the best thing is to check with HR. If all the other companies have deadlines in October it seems unlikely the deadline passed already, but if there is no information available ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Can I apply to the same program but different locations with PWC?

Application Audit & Assurance Big4 graduate program MENA Middle East PwC

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#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360 coach(Ex-McKinsey + Certified Coach + Active recruiter)

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Hey there! The Situation is really difficult. However, I would suggest you to contact the second office you want to apply to, explain your situation and ask them if you can submit you application in such conditions ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What do you think of the "Management development program" proposed by Swiss Management Institute?

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Hi Maxime, Just like in a case, you need to clarify what is your objective here? We also need context - how much education/work experience do you already have? Here are my initial thoughts: Upon googling, I co ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Consulting VS. Graduate program?

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I did both and I would strongly suggest strategy consulting. The opportunity that an MBB experience in terms of learning and growth of a professional journey is incredible. The pace in a corporate is incredible slo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What kind of technical skill is required for consulting graduate schemes vs what is taught?

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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Sidi

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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi Kay, to be successful in consulting you need to learn and internalize a wide array of methodological skills that will allow you to perform "the job". That being said, don't fall for the misconception that these ski ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hello, Curious to know if the graduate programs ( with a fixed term of contract) of Mckinsey are intersting ? Have anyone experienced this?

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How often do firms accept job applications from graduates?

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Hi Costas, that depends on the country you are applying to. In Italy for example there is rolling admission, while in UK as you mentioned you have specific deadlines, normally concentrated in the period September – De ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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