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Shall I wait for the 12 months to end before applying?

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Hi there, Q: Should I apply now or wait a few days for the 12 month ban to pass? I’m not even sure if BCG has a 12 month ban or a 24 month ban. If you have someone who can refer you, I would contact them and ask if they ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Excel used in Consulting

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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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Pay cut from Big 4 to MBB

BCG Big 4 Big Four - Strategy mbb big4 Pay salary negotiation

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University of St.Gallen graduate | Learn to think like a Consultant | Personalized prep | CV review

Your situation presents an interesting career dilemma, and your decision will depend on your priorities, risk tolerance, and long-term career goals. Here are some factors to consider: 1. Immediate Financial Impact: Acce ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Accenture vs Big 4

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 24. Dez. 2022

Accenture may be more helpful if you are looking to focus on IT and Digital, as this is a growing area you can use as a specialism to enter into MBB with some experience. However, you will still need a strong referal t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Transition between MBBs

bcg Dubai Bosch Inhouse Consulting consulting analyst mbb big4

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Cristian

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Cristian

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Hi there! I feel you. I also considered moving offices at one point and it turned out to be more difficult than when I got hired in the first place. In short, if it's important for you personally to move to Dubai and ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Relevant Internships for Undergrad Consulting Recruiting

entry level MBB mbb big4 recruiting T2

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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 there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, yes, the internships you've completed are most likely relevant. The experience and skills gained through these internships, such as underst ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Best Mim program for management consulting?

BCG McKinsey and Bain dubai Hong Kong management consulting mbb big4 Middle East Singapore strategy consulting tier2 Top consulting companies

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Francesco

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Francesco

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Hi Satyaki, Q: Best Mim program for management consulting? I would recommend the following: Go to LinkedIn Look for consultants and alumni of your target companies in your target regions Check the schools they attended ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Best firms for internal transfers?

MBB mbb big4 officelocation officetransfer recruiting T2 transfer

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Hi there, In general, it's McKinsey > BCG > Bain. Of course, it really depends on exact office, role, timing (economic etc), and your individual situation. In general, the bigger and more international the firm, t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What are good internships to have to recruit for full-time consulting positions (undegrad-level)?

mbb big4 recruiting T2 Undergraduate

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Hi there, 1a) Would positions in product/project management at early-stage startups be good experience or do consulting firms prefer to see big brand names on one's resume? In general, this could work. Many people that ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Can a graduate from a target US university recruit for Middle East offices?

MBB mbb big4 Middle East recruiting T2 target school

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Francesco

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Francesco

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Hi there, 1) Aim to recruit full-time for middle east offices. How feasible can that be? Have you ever heard of students in the US doing a similar move? Yes, I have coached candidates who have done it. 2) I have a coupl ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Regarding prospect of employment in top consulting firm

BCG McKinsey and Bain campus recruiting india job Jobs in consulting compnay MBA Experience MBB mbb big4 McKinsey & Company recruitment

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Francesco

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Hi Srishti, Q: What should I do now? I would love to hear your suggestions. If the only option you have is India due to languages and visa and you cannot use campus recruitment, the best thing would be to find a strong ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Office location preference for MBB

Big Four - Strategy MBB mbb big4 MBB Interview office preferences

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Francesco

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Francesco

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Hi Ryan, Q: My question is, how important is all those priorities? Do some offices hate that they are a third choice (although its literally the same company)? When you select the priorities, they take into considerati ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB vs Big 4 for PhDs

mbb big4 PhDtoConsulting

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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, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: I would rather say MBB is more welcoming of PhD graduates than Big 4 consulting firms. ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What is the difference between Parthenon / Strategy& / Monitor culture? All I can find is information about MBB culture.

EY-Parthenon mbb big4 monitor Parthenon strategy&

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gab die beste Antwort am 22. Juli 2020

Hi there, The truth: No matter what they say, they're all pretty much the same :) Your answer: You tell them what they want to hear. On each of their websites, they list out their culture. Reference some of those ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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EY-Parthenon (DACH) Information

EY-Parthenon MBB mbb big4 prestige

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Hello, Here are my thoughts on EYP generally and some thoughts on the DACH region: 1) Prestige wise, I would say EYP is generally Tier 3. Tier 1 being MBB, Tier 2 being Roland Berger, Oliver Wyman, etc. EYP worldwide is ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB in Southeast Asia vs Big 4 in US

Big 4 MBB mbb big4 Southeast Asia United States

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Hello, Congratulations on receiving the offers! Well done :) To answer your question directly on the criteria you have mentioned: - Prestige: For sure the prestige of working in an MBB overbears other firms, regardless ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Consulting after ACA

audit Audit & Assurance Big 4 consulting MBB mbb big4

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Francesco

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Francesco

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Hi there, Q: I want to make the move to consulting and wanted to know if it is possible once I am ACA qualified and my audit graduate scheme is complete or has the graduate scheme been a waste of time? If your CV is ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Partner Round - Advancy

advancy BCG McKinsey and Bain Big Four - Strategy case interview practice with consultants currently preparing for MBB MBB & Big 4 mbb big4 MBB Cases

Neueste Antwort am 23. Aug. 2022

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gab die beste Antwort am 23. Aug. 2022

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, Congrats on getting this far! Basically, I'd focus on two things: 1. Aim to improve on the feedback gives after the previous rounds. They will test you on that to see whether you have a growth mindset and are ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Digital Strategy Market Sizing

Big 4 Digital transformation MBB mbb big4 Siemens Advanta Consulting Siemens Management Consulting (SMC)

Neueste Antwort am 7. Aug. 2022

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Hi there, Market sizing is the same no matter the topic/industry! All the same rules apply. Now, I have a background in digital (former IT Consultant, worked with Platinion+GAMMA at BCG), so feel free to reach out for s ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Big 4 Consulting vs. MBB Research

Big 4 internship mbb big4

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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

Udayan

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gab die beste Antwort am 23. Mai 2022

Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

I would highly encourage you to go for Management Consulting roles at a big 4 vs any back office roles in MBB. It is EXTREMELY difficult and painful moving from a back office role to a consulting position at MBB and you ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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