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Second layer of framework

case interview preparation

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Hi there, Short answer, yes. The second layer of the framework is where you can showcase your unique take on the problem and also demonstrate how structured you are in your answer. The first layer of the framework is o ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hi there, This question is dependent on the firm policy. But from my experience, yes, MBA sponsorship is available to Engagement Managers (AKA project leaders). One thing you may want to consider is also specific geogr ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Can I apply for internships in consulting even after graduation?

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BCG | Project Leader and Experienced Interviewer | MBA at London Business School

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If I were you I would give it a good go at applying for full time roles - interview process is practically the same: you still need a very strong CV, CL, to ace the case interviews and the fit part. As the others said, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Probably bombed my 1st interview for 1st round - asking opinion

BCG First Round industry specific Interview

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Hi, Congratulations on interviewing with BCG. Given your work experience and your MBA, I assume you are interviewing for the role of consultant. Regarding your recent interview, I understand that you may feel uncertain ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hi, I took the McKinsey Imbellus Test while applying for the Sophomore Summer Business Analyst Position on September 27, 2023. I did not pass this stage, although my resume was also very bad so it may not have totally b ... (ganze Frage lesen)

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Hi Soumya, Research recruiting events Optimize your CV Gather referals Apply (preferably events, otherwise internship or full-time) Best, Gero

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How to use my time properly for case prep?

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1. You need different books. Case in Point you should really avoid. You can skim Case Interview secrets, but it's approach to developing frameworks is (at best) outdated. 2. Stern, Ross, Columbia, Darden, are good case ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Application filtered out due to school?

Application application strength BCG

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Hi there, I am sorry to hear about the setback! From the outside (without seeing the document) it is difficult to provide a realistic assessment. However, in my opinion, it could be due to two factors or potentially a c ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hi there, It means that someone internally made some changes to your application (e.g., moved a file around). There's nothing to overthink here! Rather focus on things you can influence, i.e. your case prep. All the bes ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What things can a medical student do to build a stellar application to consulting?

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Hi there, I assume you have thought about that before: Some Consulting expertise. It helps trying to land offers at less selective firms to build experience in the industry before you apply to MBB and similar companies. ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Preparation for McKinsey style interviewer led cases

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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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Hi! It seems like people always obsess about candidate-led vs. interviewer-led, but there is no such thing as a pure "candidate-led structure" or "interviewer-led structure". It simply does not exist! Firstly, firms wi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Bain case interview format ACI (DACH) 2024

Bain

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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! Well, for some reason, people always obsess about candidate-led vs. interviewer-led, but there is no such thing as a pure "candidate-led structure" or "interviewer-led structure". It simply does not exist! Firstly, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Fit Interview Answer Structure

Fit Interview Stories McKinsey PEI

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Former BCG interviewer (75+ interviews for associates, consultants and MBA hires) | I will make your practice perfect

Oliver

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Hi there, Thanks for your questions! Let's dive into them: Personal Fit Interview Strategy: When approaching personal fit questions, it's crucial to maintain clarity and structure. I recommend using the STAR framework ( ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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BCG Online Case

BCG BCG Case Interview BCG online case

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Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews

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Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews

Sorry to hear the experience didn't go as well as you would have hoped. Best to check with the recruiting team, but typically once you are in the BCG online case, you are already considered past the CV and cover letter ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What are the key points to note before taking the HR screening interview?

pre-screening interview

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Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews

Nick

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Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews

This interview is for HR team to scan for any obvious red flags and avoid further investing resources if there are eligibility issues. Often the questions will be verifying their understanding of your candidacy based on ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Initial assessment preparation for Bain & Co

Bain & Company Good resources Online Assessment

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Lucky for you the McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so you really can leverage the practice tests for all of them in order to prepare: The best way is to really find online tests ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Coaches per PE Case Studies?

coach coaching Private Equity

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Hi Francesco, Could you clarify which firms exactly? Feel free to reach out as I have a ton of cases/resources in this area!

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T2 Consulting or Big4 Strategy Specialization Unit

consulting tier2

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Hi there, Congratulations on the offers! In terms of your question: Q: Should I defy the brand and start at a Big4 consultancy and pursue my passion? Or start with Big4 Strategy and switch later for the "brand"? It depe ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McK Solve server unreachable

Assessment Imbellus McKinsey

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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, sorry to hear about this. I think you have done what you could and tech support has to help you further here. I would just maybe also send a message to the recruiter to keep them in the loop about your issues ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Does McKinsey solve result really matter?

McKinsey McKinsey & Company

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Yes, IT MATTERS. Sure, how much it matters depends on how good is the rest of your application. If everything else is great then, yes, you are likely to be just ticking a box (also likely to do a good job anyway). But ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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