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How long does BCG take to get back to you after the online case?

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: While, as you mentioned, it depends on the country and office to which you applied, ba ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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BCG referral process

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Hi there, Clearly it is if you have experienced a different process :) Try not to worry too much about this. Their process is their process (and it changes based on the office/country, the recruiting channel, and just b ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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BCG Dubai Associate Base Salaries

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Hi there, Congratulations on the offer! In terms of your question: Q: I read on this platform that base salaries are USD80-90K for Associates there, but have an offer for lower than that. Is there room for negotiation? ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Kearney behavioural interview

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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on passing the screening call with Kearney Italy! 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 ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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If you could choose to be anywhere on this earth now, where would you be?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit

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All, Describe an area which shows authenticity and a personality trait that is sought after in consulting. For example: I would be doing X sport with my friends Or I would be travelling the world and expl ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What would you do if you won the lottery?

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Here is your chance to demonstrate your business acumen – because winning a lottery is nothing else than getting cash, which opens up lots of business opportunities. So you could: Start your own business – think abo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How do we know in 15 years it's going to break even

Oliver Wyman case: Setting up a Wine Cellar

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Hi Alex, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: The solution as to why the break-even point is at the end of year 15 is explained in se ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Language used in Interviews in Germany

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Hi Sorina, typically you will encounter both languages in an interview in Germany and you should be ready to do cases in both as well. It is not uncommon that the main language spoken is German but for at least one (cas ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Numerical reasoning number sequence

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Sorry, this is non-sense. The problem with these kind of sequences is that if they are not long enough, one is able to find ways to fit in different numbers. I was trying to create an answer, but I can find ways for it ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB Offer | Questioning Decisions, Stressed

Bain career DACH MBB needhelp

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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the internship offer from Bain! 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, even if ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Do interviewers test your knowledge of current projects?

MBB

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Hi there, No, they won't ask you about that because consulting firms maintain strict confidentiality rules as to who they work with. They never discuss clients and more often than not, they avoid providing client name ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Preparation for the summer internship

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Former BCG Consultant | Startup Founder | Holistic approach to a successful application - cases & beyond | 10% discount

Congratulations on your upcoming internship at Bain. While I think you should not overthink it and just do the best you can every day during the internship, here are a few tips that might help you approach this with a c ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Moving to MBB

career progression consulting growth strategy MBB Top tier

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Hi there, Q: What factors to consider or any roadmap to do so? Starting with the invitation, if you want to be invited for interviews with MBB you should work on 3 things: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Associate Offer at BCG for Experienced Hire -- Worth it?

BCG Job offer

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Firstly, congrats on your BCG offer! Unfortunately, I think MBB firms generally look for MBA or previous consulting background when looking to hire at the consultant level (exception if you have deep industry expertise ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB Decision Caller

Bain interview Final Round offer decision

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Hi, would second Christian here - to my knowledge there is no such rule (at least in BCG in my geo) and who will call you depends only on 1) Timing / availabliity 2) Specific office's rules on how to run the process (e. ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Bain Final Round

Bain & Company Bain final round

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Hi there, 1) I’m asking about stuff interviewers told me: one interviewer said I hope to see you soon at Bain. This seems positive, however you cannot really extrapolate much, it might simply be a polite way to say goo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Are there any companies (London office) that recruits during the spring/summer?

Fresh Graduate London recruiting

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Hi there, Q: I was wondering whether there are any firms (London office) that has another recruitment cycle during the spring/summer months (April-August)? Usually the recruiting period starts in September and January. ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB Interviews - Adapting to different firms

Actively preparing for interviews with Bain and BCG Bain BCG BCG Case Interview MBB

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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the offer from Bain! 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 would consider B ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What are some key lessons you have learned about motivating people?

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Hello! On top of the insights already shared in the post, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently published in PrepLounge´s shop (https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/integrated-fit-guide-for-mbb-34 ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How have you applied what you've learned in your career to other roles?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit

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Daniel

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Here is good to choose some skills / acquired personality traits, which are consulting-related and to give specific examples of how you applied them elsewhere, e.g.: sporting events family life hobbies social ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Consulting Q&A - Stelle Fragen rund um Deine Karriere

Wie funktioniert das Consulting Q&A?

How long does BCG take to get back to you after the online case?

BCG referral process

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If you could choose to be anywhere on this earth now, where would you be?

What would you do if you won the lottery?

How do we know in 15 years it's going to break even

Language used in Interviews in Germany

Numerical reasoning number sequence

MBB Offer | Questioning Decisions, Stressed

Do interviewers test your knowledge of current projects?

Preparation for the summer internship

Moving to MBB

Associate Offer at BCG for Experienced Hire -- Worth it?

MBB Decision Caller

Bain Final Round

Are there any companies (London office) that recruits during the spring/summer?

MBB Interviews - Adapting to different firms

What are some key lessons you have learned about motivating people?

How have you applied what you've learned in your career to other roles?