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Seeking Advice on Coping with Stress at My Consulting Job

entry level stress
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Alberto
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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Alberto
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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Stress is your body telling you something is not right. Always listen and act on it quickly when working in consulting. Your situation is very common for consulting new joiners. You can try: Protect sleep, healthy food ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Issues on the job and living with ADHD

communication performance Self confidence stress
Neueste Antwort am 15. Feb. 2024
Anonym B gab die beste Antwort am 15. Feb. 2024
ADHD can best be treated with medication the right dose of ADHD medication will help improve focus, boost performance, increase hyperactivity . For ADHD medicine visit premuimpharmacy(dot)com
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Interview Stress

interview process stress
Neueste Antwort am 30. Juni 2023
Die beste Antwort (am 29. Juni 2023) ist von:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gab die beste Antwort am 29. Juni 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I promise this isn't sales, but this screams coaching. Even just 1-2 sessions. (Maybe with a different coach). You need an outside viewpoint/expert to assess what's happening,  Apart from that, I also think yo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Tips for someone questioning the decision to get into consulting after less than a year

anxiety burnout stress
Neueste Antwort am 24. Feb. 2021
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Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gab die beste Antwort am 23. Feb. 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, First, I completely understand. I struggled a lot as well - almost everyone does! Know that no-one can perfectly prepare for this job and it's incredibly demanding on everyone. Excitment/novelty absolutely w ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Choking during interview

1st round interview anxiety stress
Neueste Antwort am 21. Nov. 2020
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Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gab die beste Antwort am 21. Nov. 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I'm sorry but I couldn;t disagree with the other coaches more (a rare thing). You don't need to study more. You need a BREAK You need to take xx days off (no set amount to start). Stop what you're doing. ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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It’s been 4 months since I accepted graduate MBB offer

consulting covid19 FIT MBB stress
Frage bearbeitet am 26. Mai 2020
Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 2. Mai 2020
Hi, We all have been there. It is tough. First of all, I suggest that you should stay connected to your core values and use them to navigate difficult situations. You have invested tons of energy into getting this off ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Lost Offers: Semester Extension

application process Coronavirus covid19 stress
Frage bearbeitet am 26. Mai 2020
Die beste Antwort (am 3. Mai 2020) ist von:
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Indeed this extra-time we have all been granted due to the world stopping down it´s worth spending in something useful for the future. Honestly, it´s difficult to give you a very insightful answer with the i ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Hardest case interview you've ever done/heard of?

Case Interview Difficulty hard Hardest MBB pressure interview stress
Neueste Antwort am 29. Feb. 2020
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Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! I wouldn´t think in absolute terms here, since what is the most difficult for one person doesn´t need to be even difficult to other. It truly depends on the prior experience, similar cases you have practiced wi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How can I avoid burnout and handle stress better?

MBB stress Worklife
Letzte Aktivität am 25. Feb. 2019
Die beste Antwort (am 24. Feb. 2019) ist von:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Anonymous, this is a great question, and doesn’t apply just to the stressful consulting lifestyle. I personally experimented a lot of stress during my time at BCG, as an entrepreneur when we risked to run out of mo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How to approach “bad cop”/aggressive style interviewer?

Bad cop Case Interview stress
Letzte Aktivität am 3. Jan. 2019
Die beste Antwort (am 21. Feb. 2018) ist von:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, This happens and sometimes they do it on purpose. Of course, it's not the guidelines but rather the personal interviewer's style. I think you should: Stay calm whatever situation you have. Keep in mind that it ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How not to let your mind stray because of fear/uncertainty

Bain BCG Case Interview MBB McKinsey stress
Letzte Aktivität am 3. Dez. 2018
Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 3. Dez. 2018
Hi Asser, I can also recommend techniques like meditation and "fear setting" to sharpen your mind and put worries into perspective. Meditating, especially using mindfulness-based techniques, will give you a tool t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How not to let your mind stray becuae of fear/uncertainty

Bain BCG Case Interview MBB McKinsey stress
Letzte Aktivität am 2. Dez. 2018
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Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Asser, I believe Jacopo already provided an extensive list of good tips. I would add the following: Practice is key. The elements you described are typical of the initial stage of preparation (not only for cons ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How to be less stressed during the interview?

stress
Letzte Aktivität am 7. März 2018
Die beste Antwort (am 6. März 2018) ist von:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gab die beste Antwort am 6. März 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Some tips here: Stay calm whatever situation you have. Keep in mind that it's a game and he may be doing that on purpose. Gape between the interviews!!! It really helps to get the oxygen to your brains and r ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Is it more stressful to work for top companies like google, facebook, apple etc. or for top consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG or Bain?

apple Bain BCG facebook Google MBB McKinsey stress work life balance working conditions
Letzte Aktivität am 23. Mai 2017
Die beste Antwort (am 16. Mai 2017) ist von:
Michal
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Ex-Bain consultant, got offers from McK, BCG, Bain. Now a Product Manager at a startup
Michal
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gab die beste Antwort am 16. Mai 2017
Ex-Bain consultant, got offers from McK, BCG, Bain. Now a Product Manager at a startup
Hi there, I was a consultant at Bain, so I certainly know the consulting side of the story. I also have friends at Facebook and Google, so even though I don't have direct experience from these companies, I can tell you ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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What's your experience with "tactical" stress situations during the interview?

Case Interview stress trap
Letzte Aktivität am 9. Mai 2017
Die beste Antwort (am 9. Mai 2017) ist von:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gab die beste Antwort am 9. Mai 2017
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Anonymous, I got a stress interview during my final with BCG; basically, the interviewer presented two market sizing and one brainteaser in a row, and continuously challenged all my assumptions in a pretty rude way ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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