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How to use my time properly for case prep?

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Hi MorningStar47, By and large, most (or probably all) casebooks, YouTube videos, etc. on the market (mostly created by authors who have been still very junior when they left Consulting or did not even work in Consultin ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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

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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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Second layer of framework

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Hi Anonymous A, I want to emphasize one BIG misconception that I unfortunately see with many many candidates: Structure DOES NOT equal frameworks! The different frameworks that you can find in pertinent case litera ... (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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Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about the rejection from McKinsey! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, a partner referral will certainly help you in the screening phase of t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Can I apply for internships in consulting even after graduation?

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I am afraid you are working under some false (and even dangerous) assumptions. You are assuming that in your situation it will be easier to get the internship than the full time job. This is not true. You are also assum ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hi there, I would suggest letting the recruiter know about having taken the test before. It is likely that it would come up later in the interview process, which may lead to your application being rejected if you have ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hi there! Let me take your questions one by one: 1. Do I have to list the second job on my resume even though it was extremely short? (< 3 months) No, you do not have to. If you think this role is not supporting your ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Market Sizing Answer is off but structure and thought process is fine

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Yes! Approach is fine, even if number is a little bit off. A few extra tips to make sure things actually work out well during the case interview (after you have laid out the structure and go into the numbers): Ask the ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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1 year is the minimum and 2 is recommended. Hiring for MBB is global so all offices will know the outcome of your application. In general it is only recommended to apply once you have clear career progression to speak o ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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There is no exact cut-off point. And the reality is that even if there was, it wouldn't be public knowledge. You can think of a funnel. These firms receive lots of applications (CV + CL + referral), then they ask the ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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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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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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Expected Salary for Corporate Strategy role - Senior Associate in Dubai (UAE)

Corporate corporate development Corporate Strategy M&A salary salary negotiation strategy strategy consulting UAE

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Glassdoor is a good datapoint for that type of salary questions. Not 100% reliable, but directionally right (as long as they have a relevant number of datapoints).

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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

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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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

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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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?

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Hi Francesco, If you would like to get specific coaching for private equity case studies, please don't hesitate to contact me directly. Being the most experienced coach in terms of consulting, recruiting, and coaching c ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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T2 Consulting or Big4 Strategy Specialization Unit

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