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BCG Recruiter Question

BCG MBB Recruiter recruiting
Neueste Antwort am 13. März 2024
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McKinsey Jr. Engagement Manager | Interviewer at McK| Coached numerous candidates to secure MBB offers | University of Oxford
Hi, thanks for sharing this. I would not interpret too much into the recruiter not answering for one day. MBB consultancies tend to have a highly professional recruitment process, so they will usually not "leave you han ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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I AM SCHEDULED FOR A COFFE CHAT, PLEASE WHAT KIND OF QUESTIONS DO I EXPECT?

Bain Bain & Company BCG BCGDubai chat coffee Coffee Chat consulting Fresh Graduate Interview last round MBB Mck McKinsey McKinsey & Company networking oliverwyman Recruiter Referral
Neueste Antwort am 10. Nov. 2023
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I'm sorry but I'm going to have to disagree with the other consultants here. Not only have I run the analytics around how important networking is (it's important), but missing a company-sponsored coffee ch ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Signing Bonus

bonus McKinsey Recruiter
Neueste Antwort am 5. Aug. 2023
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
You usually get both with your first or second paycheck -  about a month from your start date. So yes unfortunately you will most likely have to wait till you join.   yes it is totally appropriate to ask the recruiter t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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BCG recruiter email?

BCG BCG Case Interview Recruiter recruitment
Neueste Antwort am 12. Juli 2023
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Yes indeed, it means that you have passed! And I would strongly advise you to be ready for that conversation, preparing as for the “Intro and CV questions” and “motivational” part of FIT.  If you want to deep div ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Recruiter asking for current salary

Recruiter salary
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi C, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from McKinsey! 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 you a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Post screening follow up?

Recruiter
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Francesco
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Hi there, If they mentioned you are going to have interviews it is highly unlikely they will change plans. The time to have the interview scheduled after confirmation you passed the previous steps may range from a few d ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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When to follow up with recruiters

emails Recruiter
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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, congratulations on being invited to the interviews! This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it: Gene ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Do most MBB candidates who get invited for an interview apply via referral?

MBB Recruiter Referral Referral program at MBB referrals
Frage bearbeitet am 5. Sept. 2021
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Marco-Alexander
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Former BCG | Case author for efellows book | Experience in 6 consultancies (Stern Stewart, Capgemini, KPMG, VW Con., Hor
Marco-Alexander
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Former BCG | Case author for efellows book | Experience in 6 consultancies (Stern Stewart, Capgemini, KPMG, VW Con., Hor
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Should I ask after the PSG, how long till I expect a case interview?

Actively preparing for interviews at McKinsey and BCG McKinsey & Company McKinsey Imbellus Recruiter
Neueste Antwort am 29. Juni 2021
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Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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Hi there, I don’t think that’s needed as they will notify you in due time. Normally you should get a reply from McKinsey within 2 weeks whether you passed or not. However, the time varies according to the office – the ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Using external recruiters as an experienced hire

Experienced Hire Recruiter Referral
Neueste Antwort am 28. Juni 2021
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Ken
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Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
Ken
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Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
I don't see why not. Having said that, the external recruiters are usually incentivised to find more atypical profiles (e.g., diversity hire, specific industry/functional experience, etc.) and so keep that in mind too. ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Initial CV/Resume screening at MBB - who does it?

Bain Bain & Company BCG CV CV screening HR MBB McKinsey Recruiter Resume
Neueste Antwort am 28. Mai 2021
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Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
The process differs by office and by the type of role and where you apply Typically when you apply on campus for roles (BA roles at target schools, Target MBA programs), there is a team of consultants that is respons ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Reaching out a recruiter

HR Recruiter
Neueste Antwort am 23. Apr. 2021
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Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! In these situations is better to be too formal than too informal, so I would go with the last name just in case. I would kindly follow up telling him that you have completed the step and are really looking f ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Rejected After Recruiter Outreach

Recruiter rejection
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Henning
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Bain | passed >15 MBB interviews as a candidate
Henning
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Bain | passed >15 MBB interviews as a candidate
Can you clarify whether you mean an internal recruiter from that MBB or an external one (i.e. head hunter). If the former: there's nothing you can do about it. It would seem they have vetted the application and forme ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Contacting Recruiter Before Connecting with Office Consultants?

Recruiter
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Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, What is your goal when connecting with a recruiter? HR cannot refer you in any case. I would rather refine the strategy to connect with consultants (who instead can refer you). You can find more on how t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Headhunters reach out strategy consulting

career career move career progression consulting exit exit opportunities exit options headhunter Recruiter
Neueste Antwort am 24. Feb. 2021
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Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, As you might expect, the answer varies quite a bit. For me, in particular, I'm headhunted about twice a month by headhunters/recruiters who value one of two things (or both): MBB brand and data/business ana ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How are phone screenings with recruiters different from FIT interview with consultants?

Deloitte Operations Recruiter Strategy& Interview
Neueste Antwort am 2. Feb. 2021
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Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, 1. What types of questions do recruiters ask? Typical ones are the following: Tell me about yourself Why consulting Why us Give me an example of when you led a team Tell me about a time when yo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Call with Experienced Hire Recruiting Manager

HR Recruiter
Neueste Antwort am 22. Dez. 2020
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Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, This is great! You've basically been referred and now HR is screening you as a candidate...if you "pass" this call, you'll be invited to interview (or take an online assessment). You absolutely need to t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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No feedback from McKinsey QuantumBlack after second technical interview

interview feedback McKinsey Recruiter
Neueste Antwort am 8. Dez. 2020
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Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Sorry to hear about that, it´s time to touch base with HR I believe Cheers!
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Recruiter Phone Screening

phone screen Recruiter
Neueste Antwort am 21. Okt. 2020
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Robert
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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Robert
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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Hi Anonymous, Pretty normal, nothing specifically to worry about. The main idea of the phone screening is to investigate specific issues in more before proceeding to the interview stage. McKinsey usually doesn't ask ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Is contacting the recruiter directly on LinkedIn unprofessional?

contacts deadline linkedIN offer Recruiter schedule
Neueste Antwort am 29. Juli 2020
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Nathaniel
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McKinsey | BCG | CERN| University of Cambridge
Nathaniel
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McKinsey | BCG | CERN| University of Cambridge
Hello there, There is nothing unprofessional about contacting a person who have put up their profile on a public domain such as LinkedIn. Reaching out through people from Linkedin is a completely acceptable way to exp ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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