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Converting an internship application into a full time application - McKinsey Europe

Application associate internship McKinsey

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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Mary, Great to hear about your enthusiasm. The short answer is that it's highly unlikely you can change an application that is already ongoing - but still wort discussing it with the recruiter. Typically, for Associate ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Highlighting international projects in the CV

CV international projects internship

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Gero

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Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer

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Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer

Hi there, Great question and a valid concern. I frequently see candidates being rejected by top consulting firms in Germany due to a lack of international experience. I would share two pieces of advice: 1. It is a good ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to update my CV after consulting internships

CV full-time internship work experience

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Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert

Krithika

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Firstly, when it comes to highlighting work experience on your CV, recruiters typically pay close attention to your ability to demonstrate familiarity with consulting processes and your proactive approach in contributin ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Taking annual leave during a strategy consulting internship (UK)

internship strategyconsulting tier2

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Iman

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Systemiq | Ex-BCG | 10 years experience with 8+ specialising in sustainability | Free Intro | Ex-PrepLounge candidate

Iman

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Systemiq | Ex-BCG | 10 years experience with 8+ specialising in sustainability | Free Intro | Ex-PrepLounge candidate

Hi! As you can see from the range of responses you've received, it's hard to say the approach the Manager/Staffing team will take if you requested this leave. You could be dealing with someone very relaxed who will rec ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Networking Opportunity: Following Up on BCG Livestream Event for Potential Internship still possible? If so, how?

BCG internship networking

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BCG Consultant & 1st Round Interviewer| 4+ years in EMEA Consulting| INSEAD MBA| Coached +20 people through MBB process

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BCG Consultant & 1st Round Interviewer| 4+ years in EMEA Consulting| INSEAD MBA| Coached +20 people through MBB process

Hi, I would get in touch with them mentioning how you engaged with them in that event and that you are open for internship opportunities. Although, most likely is that they will redirect you to the HR team or BCG recrui ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Rolang Berger Internship Interview

consulting internship Roland Berger

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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, Be careful to learn case-specific frameworks by heart, expecting them to work for every case you will encounter. It is much more important to learn the right approach that will help you tackle all types of c ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Internship Roland Berger Interview

Cases internship Roland Berger

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Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there, in addition to all the comments and explanations, find below a few practice cases that are representative of the Roland Berger style: https://www.preplounge.com/de/case-sammlung/candidate-led-ueblicher-stil/sc ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What are the chances I can convert this big4 internship after partner round?

Audit & Assurance Big4 Deloitte Ernst & Young india internship KPMG Partner Interview PwC

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Brad

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Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call

Hi there, Although strange, I read this as positive. The Partner wouldn’t show up or would cancel the interview if it was a no. The only reason I can think that they actually turned up is that it would be poor form if ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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If an MBB firm takes a long time to give a final offer for a summer internship after final round, is it a good sign or a bad sign?

Bain & Company BCG consulting Final Round internship Interview interview questions McKinsey waiting period

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Hagen

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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on passing all stages of the hiring process with that consulting firm! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, it's crucial to understand that the hi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Bcg middle east intern count

BCG internship MBB

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Hi there, My understand is they are hiring. I wouldn't say agressively, but hiring is happening. Who cares about headcount and pass rate… Apply Network Perform your best If the headcount is 2 and pass rate is 5%, compar ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Usual time to hear back after internship final round

Final Round internship MBB

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Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there, there have been a lot of reports that processes seem to be running more slowly and people are waiting for a while to receive feedback. If you have now already waited for 3 weeks, I would try to follow up with ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Internship decision process

internship MBB

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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Hi, the decisions are largely made based on the same criteria. While it might be a bit more forgiving compared to the full-time process (e.g. because candidates are younger, lower hiring risk for the firm since internsh ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Timeline for intern final decision

Decision Round Final Round internship MBB

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Alberto

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Hi there, It usually takes 1-2 weeks, depending on how long it takes the recruiter to match all interviewers' agendas for the final decision call. You can check how the decision is being made here: MBB Hiring Hacks - Be ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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(Help) Interviewer said see you in the internship

internship

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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

Many congratulations on the great interview. As for your question - one of my favorite quotes for life is "expectations reduce joy' - the more you expect, the less happy you will be with any outcome. I know it is not ve ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Follow up email after internship final round

Final Round internship MBB Summer Internship

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hi there, In the current environment, I'd wait 2 weeks before following up. Most candidates' decisions are a bit slower and delayed at the moment, some even wait between interview rounds for weeks or months. The only ex ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Overlapping Applications McKinsey

BCG McKinsey and Bain internship

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Hi there, I remember this Q&A - we gave you answer, I think you just didn't like the answer. Overlapping applications - McKinsey | PrepLounge.com From our experience you cannot/should not interview with 2 roles at t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Overlapping applications - McKinsey

business model internship McKinsey

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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 progress in the application processes with McKinsey thus far! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, McKinsey will most likely evaluate each ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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BCG Final Round Decision Process

BCG Decision Round Final Round internship offer rejection summer

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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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gab die beste Antwort am 1. Feb. 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on passing all interview rounds with BCG! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Typically, aft ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Should I talk to MBB recruiters?

internship MBB

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ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos

Moritz

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ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos

Hi there, Whether or not it's a good idea to engage someone depends entirely on the way you do it and to what end. Generally speaking, however, connecting is better than not connecting. ============================ GETT ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Choosing between 2 internship offers

Accenture Advisory Asia Business consultant Ernst & Young internship KPMG management consulting strategy consulting tier 2 consulting

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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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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 congratulations for the 3 offers! Good job! Generally speaking they are all good opportunities that can add value to your profile. They seem to be quite similar, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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