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How to negotiate with BCG to join as Project Leader?

Hi, Interesting question and very relevant for many experienced hires with significant industry experience. If I can give some advice based on having gone through the ranks at BCG and also seen my fair share of lateral ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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I have been offered Expert Project lead postion in BCG India office. I don't come from MBB background but have experience in project management with other consulting firms. I wanted to check on what are ways to succeed in this role considering my non MBB background as I have heard that first year PL for lateral hire is extremely tough. I still have 2 months before I join the role.

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Hi Aka, Congrats on the offer! Consider using your signing bonus/salary to get coaching to ensure you succeed. MOST IMPORTANTLY: Know that no-one can perfectly prepare for the job and that's the point: You will mess up, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What method do you prefer to use for your Project? Choose the one,Either Agile or Waterfall Method? which one is better?

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, Agile has been the preferred way of software development in recent years. The iterative and short ‘sprint’ focused approach helps to reduce rework and get to an MVP in a much faster time. FYI - strategy consulting f ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Expectations on the role 'project leader' at BCG

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

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

Hi! Have a look at the below short explanation of every generic role in MBB firms, including BCG Project Leader. Level I McKinsey – Business Analyst (BA) BCG – “Associate” Bain – “Associate Consultant” (AC) ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to network with MDP to land on a case

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

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Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your situation! I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: While this is very much dependent on the company, region, country, and office, I would highly advise you to r ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your situation! I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: While this is very much dependent on the company, region, country, and office, I would highly advise you to r ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What to expect during the BCG expert track case interview?

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Hi there, I am an experienced hire at BCG myself. If you are applying for a consulting track (even as an expert), the recruiting process is exactly the same as generalist. You may eventually get 1st case from your expe ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What do project leaders / case team leaders think business analysts / associates can do better?

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Hello! Fist of all, I think in general BAs are pretty amazing. Despite their age and relative small experience they get the job done, fast and well. This said, BAs are very celebrated when they: Are autonomous, while ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Strategy boutique experienced to McKinsey EM?

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BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting

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BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting

The best solution to clarify this situation is 2 fold: Talk to the HR/recruiter and clarify Prove your worth in the interview Having said that, there are 3 things that can happen: You get hired as EM (somewhat likely) Y ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to negotiate with BCG to join as Project Leader?

What method do you prefer to use for your Project? Choose the one,Either Agile or Waterfall Method? which one is better?

Expectations on the role 'project leader' at BCG

How to network with MDP to land on a case

How to network with MDP to land on a case

What to expect during the BCG expert track case interview?

What do project leaders / case team leaders think business analysts / associates can do better?

Strategy boutique experienced to McKinsey EM?