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Non-Traditional Background - Interviewing at McKinsey

Hi Emma, Congrats on the interview invitation! Sharing my perspective based on coming also from a non-traditional background (I majored in History in undergraduate), as well as spending 5 years as an interviewer at BCG. ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Bombed two cases (case math), any tips on how to improve?

case math First Round Math problem second round

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Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, it’s great to see your level of motivation despite the two rejections! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: I ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Kearney First Round Interview

A.T. Kearney First Round

Neueste Antwort am 7. März 2024

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

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gab die beste Antwort am 1. Feb. 2024

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from Kearney! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, it's great to hear you've practiced 50+ cases! Make sure to stay calm and con ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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BCG First Round in 7 days, can I do it ?

Advice BCG Case Interview case coaching First Round

Neueste Antwort am 29. Feb. 2024

Richard

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Ex-BCG Project Leader (Boston) | Seasoned strategy consultant, coach, mentor, and interviewer

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Ex-BCG Project Leader (Boston) | Seasoned strategy consultant, coach, mentor, and interviewer

The short answer is, yes. However, given the limited amount of time you have, I'd strongly recommend connecting with a coach, career mentor, or peer to practice casing. Just make sure whoever it is has significant expe ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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I have been contacted by an Head Hunter

First Round headhunter MBB

Neueste Antwort am 30. Jan. 2024

romanded

romanded gab die beste Antwort am 30. Jan. 2024

Congratulations on being contacted by a headhunter! Navigating the world of job opportunities is like going on an exciting hunt for the perfect career. Like the precision required in hunting, understanding the terrain i ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to prepare for the next rounds? Kearney - Middle East

Advice ATKearney business analyst First Round Middle East review

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Brad

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Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call

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Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call

Hi there, There’s a lot to like here: (i) you got through the case, (ii) you handled lots of parts well and (iii) you recognised areas to improve. The interview is over so you’re in the hands of the gods now. Regard ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Result of BCG first round is postponed to Monday, is that normal?

BCG First Round Result

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Yes, this is perfectly normal.

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Project Manager from Big4 to MBB

BCG First Round project managent

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Benjamin

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

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gab die beste Antwort am 25. Okt. 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, Sharing my perspective on these questions: 1. What can I expect from the first round partner interview, and provided I make it, the subsequent rounds? Interview formats are still the same as any other consulting rol ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Fisrt round interview in 10 Days.

First Round

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Frederic

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ex Jr. Partner McKinsey |Senior Interviewer| Real Feedback & Free Homework between sessions|Harvard Coach|10+ Experience

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ex Jr. Partner McKinsey |Senior Interviewer| Real Feedback & Free Homework between sessions|Harvard Coach|10+ Experience

Let's jump on a call and help you land the dream job! It's essential to focus on evaluation criteria and what really moves the needle. Looking forward to chat, Best, Frederic

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Experienced hire @ BCG -- securing first round interview

BCG Experienced Hire First Round networking

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Benjamin

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Benjamin

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gab die beste Antwort am 12. Okt. 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, Unfortunately, sometimes the process slips and applications fall through the cracks. If anyone is faced with a similar situation, I would suggest to follow up gently with both the recruiter and the consultant.

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Market sizing at BCG

BCG estimation First Round Market sizing

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 26. Apr. 2019

The very simple answer to your question is "YES IT IS VERY IMPORTANT" You even can face a market sizing question as your overall case interview at any round. Cheers Serhat

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Experience with McKinsey PST round?

BCG Potential Test Case Material First Round first round interview Good resources I'm preparing to McK coming next week Johannesburg Preparations math test McKinsey Mckinsey London McKinsey PST Nairobi prep preparation Problem Solving Test PST PST ; McKinsey

Neueste Antwort am 30. Sept. 2023

Vlad

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, I suggest the following: 1) Do 1 case from mck website in 60 min. Check your score. Target score is 22 out of 26 correct. If you do 17-18 correct you have great chances to improve in 3 days. If lower - reschedul ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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BCG First Round Interview in 2 Days - Last Minute Advice?

BCG BCG Case Interview First Round

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Hi there, My advice is to not go for last minute advice! These interviews should be prepped for over many months. Last minute panic can normally do more harm than good. I really hope you look for case interview advice n ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Mckinsey First Round Interview (Should I postpone?)

First Round MBB McKinsey

Neueste Antwort am 10. Juni 2023

Emily

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300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks

Emily

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gab die beste Antwort am 8. Juni 2023

300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks

Congratulations on receiving the invitation for the first-round interview with McKinsey! To address your concern, McKinsey, like most consulting firms, tends to be understanding and flexible about interview scheduling. ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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McKinsey first round

Addressing interviewer First Round McKinsey McKinsey first round

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi Giulia, Q: I think I did not perform exceptionally but at the end of the interview my interviewer said: “thank you for your time Giulia, and good luck with the next steps”. I don’t think you can extrapolate any mean ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Asking for more time to prepare for the first round of interviews

BCG BCG Potential Test case interview preparation First Round

Neueste Antwort am 4. März 2023

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gab die beste Antwort am 2. März 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invite! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Yes, based on the information provided, I ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Application status switched to closed McKinsey

BCG McKinsey and Bain Case Interview First Round

Neueste Antwort am 22. Feb. 2023

Hagen

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Hagen

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gab die beste Antwort am 16. Feb. 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about the misleading information within your McKinsey recruiting process! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to shar ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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BCG First Round interview

BCG BCG Case Interview BCG middle east BCGDubai First Round

Neueste Antwort am 8. Feb. 2023

Francesco

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Hi there, 1) I got scheduled one interview with BCG Middle east for my first round interview. Is that weird? i thought the first round usually have 2 interviews not just one. I am applying for a summer internship. BCG ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How common is it to have final round interview unexpectedly on the same day as first round?

First Round McKinsey

Neueste Antwort am 21. Nov. 2022

Michael

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London strategy consulting | Ex-Arthur D. Little |Co-lead London office recruitment team for 3+ years

Michael

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gab die beste Antwort am 20. Nov. 2022

London strategy consulting | Ex-Arthur D. Little |Co-lead London office recruitment team for 3+ years

Good luck on your “interview day” next week! Regarding your question, based on my personal experience, I would say it is not very common. In 4+ years I have never seen it happen at my previous company nor heard from oth ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Night before the first interview round

Actively preparing for interviews with Bain and BCG Bain & Company First Round first time interview

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Emily

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Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad

Emily

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Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad

How exciting! The best advice that someone gave me about nerves was to reframe anxiety as excitement - so I suggest that each time you think you're anxious, try to stop yourself and think “I'm excited!”. Be kind to you ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Consulting Q&A - Stelle Fragen rund um Deine Karriere

Wie funktioniert das Consulting Q&A?

Non-Traditional Background - Interviewing at McKinsey

Bombed two cases (case math), any tips on how to improve?

Kearney First Round Interview

BCG First Round in 7 days, can I do it ?

I have been contacted by an Head Hunter

How to prepare for the next rounds? Kearney - Middle East

Result of BCG first round is postponed to Monday, is that normal?

Project Manager from Big4 to MBB

Fisrt round interview in 10 Days.

Experienced hire @ BCG -- securing first round interview

Market sizing at BCG

Experience with McKinsey PST round?

BCG First Round Interview in 2 Days - Last Minute Advice?

Mckinsey First Round Interview (Should I postpone?)

McKinsey first round

Asking for more time to prepare for the first round of interviews

Application status switched to closed McKinsey

BCG First Round interview

How common is it to have final round interview unexpectedly on the same day as first round?

Night before the first interview round