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Best time of the year to apply for MBB at Consultant/Associate level

timing
Neueste Antwort am 18. März 2024
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Hi there, It depends. I know you want a clear/easy answer, but it depends on: Role Region Recruiting channel What referrals YOU have Application deadlines Your application readiness. If there is a deadline, and applicat ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Timing for math portion of case

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Neueste Antwort am 31. Jan. 2024
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You're not going to like the answer :) There is no set time.  The interview is a conversation. What matters is not going at a certain speed through it. There is nothing that needs to be ‘finished’. You don't need to ‘cr ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How much time to present the initial structure?

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Hi there, I think the misunderstanding might be in the difference between a framework derived for McKinsey vs. a framework created for other consulting interviews. At the core, McKinsey wants to see creative ideas commu ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Are we allowed to take a moment before making final case recommendation?

Case Interview final recommendation timing
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Hi there, You should during the whole case interview, strategically distribute the requests for time (e.g. during framework or during difficult questions and/or conclusion), assuming the interviewer will allow you to ha ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How many clarifying questions are appropriate and when should they be asked?

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Hi Anonymous! You touch on an important point here. Many candidates don't understand what distinguishes the clarifying questions at the start from later analysis-related questions (asking for market data. financials, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Current Tier 2 mgmt consultant, was planning to apply & transfer to MBB in April... should I apply now, or wait?

Application BCG Bain McKinsey covid19 MBB Mckinsey operations timing
Neueste Antwort am 23. Mai 2020
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Hi, Is there any specific reason why you need to stick to the timeline of applying by Apr and starting in Sep? If not, given the current situation, my opinion would be to sit tight and wait out a bit. Becasue if yo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Spending 3 minutes writing out my initial structure - is this too long?

Framework timing
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Hi Anonymous, this is a very typical concern that candidates have when building their case skills. However, it is extremely important that you understand that putting yourself under time pressure while practicing is a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Right timing to apply (end of year)

Application timing
Letzte Aktivität am 8. Dez. 2018
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Vlad
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Hi, No one is forgotten since each application is a line in CRM. You should apply whenever you are ready or when there is an application window (For grads, MBAs). If you apply in December - most probably they will inv ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Maximum wait time for offer

Bain BCG First Round MBB McKinsey offer timing
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Francesco
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Francesco
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Hi Anonymous, congratulations for your offer! Based on my experience in Europe, most of the time you have a 1-2 week period to accept an offer; that may be different in other countries though. You may be able to expan ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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