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Are you ready for the long working hours you will face as a future consultant?

Answering this question it’s important not to show “ready-to-die” dedication, but rather your ability to approach things in 80/20 way. What is 80/20? It’s a rule which basically states that 80% of the results come jus ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Who has had a decisive influence on your life? How?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit

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I have been influenced by a friend of mine who inspired me for his determination in achieving results. No matter how difficult is the goal, if you work hard you can achieve it. I learned from him not to complain about h ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Recruiter asking for current salary

Recruiter salary

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Cristian

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Hi C, No, it wasn't stupid to be transparent about it. They just want to understand whether the salary is close within range of what they are willing to offer. If you're way off, then it makes little sense to continue ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Referral from different European office - still valuable?

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Hagen

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Hagen

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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: First of all, I think the situation is slightly more complex than other coaches have s ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB Application and Recently Announced Layoffs

BCG Bain McKinsey recruitment

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Anonym A fragte vor 12 Stunden

Hi Experts, I am currently considering applying to McKinsey. Should I be concerned about the recently announce layoffs in the news and delay my application? Are they still hiring or slowing/freezing recruitment across t ... (ganze Frage lesen)

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Kearney in Australia - 3 questions about recruiting

A.T. Kearney Australia Decision Round Industry experience recruiting rounds SE Asia

Anonym A fragte vor 9 Stunden

Hey PrepLounge, Can anyone with reliable and recent information shed light on the recruiting process for Kearney in Australia? I've been invited to move forward with interviews and I wanted to know: 1) Is it normal to h ... (ganze Frage lesen)

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LBS vs. St Gallen for MBB

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Hello everyone. I’d like to ask for opinions on whether the Masters in Management at LBS or the Master in Strategy and International Management would be best for starting in MBB. For some context, I’ve just finished und ... (ganze Frage lesen)

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Strategy& ME screening rejection

rejection Screening strategy&

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Hi there, Sorry to hear about the rejection. In terms of your questions: 1) What does it mean, the polite rejection or smth like freeze of hiring. As wording is slightly ambiguous. It actually seems like a standard reje ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Should I proactively mention and explain a 1-year career gap between two employment periods?

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Hagen

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Hagen

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Hi there, First of all, it is great to see your persistence in getting into strategy consulting! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey game

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Hi there, 1) Does that invitation go automatically to all applicants or is it a sign that I may receive an invitation to interview if I perform well in the Game? It depends. In some cases they do CV pre-screening, in o ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Bain Vs. Masters For Policymaking Career

Bain & Company Master MBA Middle East

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Hi there, Congratulations on the offers! In terms of your questions: 1) Do you recommend pursuing a graduate degree and giving up the Bain offer, or can one leverage their experience and connections at Bain as a launch ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hagen

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Hagen

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Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, without having more context about you and your situation, it is very hard to provide meaningful advice. In general, though, you may become an SME (sub ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey EM | Top MBB Coach | >70% Success Rate | Free Introductory Calls

Hi there, it is a combination of practical experience (project work) and functional/industry specific training that makes you an expert in a consultancy. At some point you are able to chose between general and expert ca ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey EM | Top MBB Coach | >70% Success Rate | Free Introductory Calls

Hi there, it is a combination of practical experience (project work) and functional/industry specific training that makes you an expert in a consultancy. At some point you are able to chose between general and expert ca ... (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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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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McKinsey PEI: how long for each story

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Hagen

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Hagen

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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: First of all, Courageous Change is a new dimension that occasionally replaces Entrepre ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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KPMG APTITUDE TEST

aptitude test KPMG

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Hi there, Happy to help you with that. I have a few examples of such tests from multiple firms, multiple math drills and a proprietary guide that I usually share with my candidates on how to approach calculation quest ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What are the odds at each phase of the selection process?

MBB

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Hi there, Wow, if there was such a great overview of the funnel, I'd love to get my hands on that :) Realistically, not even the HR people at these firms maintain such a clear overview. By and large, you can expect a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Is it true that everyone is on the same footing once you get an interview?

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Hagen

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Hagen

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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: First of all, it is true that in your interviews, only your performance will be assess ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Visiting Associate BCG - Do I stand a chance of getting an offer?

2ndround BCG Case Interview interview feedback visiting associate

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Cristian

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Hi there, Needless to say, it's difficult to say based on a short description of the interview, plus it's influenced by your own perception BUT overall, it sounds like it went ok. You are not expected to have a flawle ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Consulting Q&A - Stelle Fragen rund um Deine Karriere

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Are you ready for the long working hours you will face as a future consultant?

Who has had a decisive influence on your life? How?

Recruiter asking for current salary

Referral from different European office - still valuable?

MBB Application and Recently Announced Layoffs

Kearney in Australia - 3 questions about recruiting

LBS vs. St Gallen for MBB

Strategy& ME screening rejection

Should I proactively mention and explain a 1-year career gap between two employment periods?

McKinsey game

Bain Vs. Masters For Policymaking Career

subject matter expert

subject matter expert

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Regarding prospect of employment in top consulting firm

McKinsey PEI: how long for each story

KPMG APTITUDE TEST

What are the odds at each phase of the selection process?

Is it true that everyone is on the same footing once you get an interview?

Visiting Associate BCG - Do I stand a chance of getting an offer?