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Long application process

application process
Neueste Antwort am 29. Feb. 2024
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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 isn't too abnormal! There was overhiring a year ago, pipelines have slowed this year, AND we're at end of year. I would reach out in mid-Jan. Remember, you should never pin all your hopes and dreams on on ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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BCG Application mistake

Application application process BCG
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BCG Principal, First/Final Round Interviewer, Post-MBA offers from All Big 3, Experience working for Booz and Accenture
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BCG Principal, First/Final Round Interviewer, Post-MBA offers from All Big 3, Experience working for Booz and Accenture
My guidance would depend on the office location, i.e. how important is Arabic to your application.  For example, if you applied to an office in the US, I wouldn't consider your Arabic language skills very central to you ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Bain's application process

Application application process Bain & Company
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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Hi there! Sorry to hear about this complication.  Basically, the way it works in practice is that your first option office is the one that receives your application, and they decide whether to accept it or not.  There a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How to mention consulting on your resume

application process CV MBB Resume switch
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Victoria Christine
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1st&2nd session 33% off|Incoming BCG Consultant ME|President of the Consulting Club|Esade MBA|Offers from McKinsey & BCG
Victoria Christine
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1st&2nd session 33% off|Incoming BCG Consultant ME|President of the Consulting Club|Esade MBA|Offers from McKinsey & BCG
Hello A, When mentioning your current MBB experience on your CV, it's important to highlight your achievements and contributions without -as you already mentioned- disclosing any confidential or sensitive information. H ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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McKinsey - Strong referral one month after the application

Application application process business analyst MBB McKinsey Referral
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Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Brad
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Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Hi there,   Exciting times!   You’ve ask a couple of good questions. Let me try to answer them together.   At some point, the firm needs to take N number of applicants and distil them down to Y number of interviewees. T ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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BCG Application Process - Online Tests

application process BCG
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Hi there, Q: Are all experienced hires expected to take just 1 of the below tests or a combination?  BCG uses different tests depending on the office and role. In most cases, you will have to do the BCG Online Case (num ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Can you apply for more than one position at McKinsey using the same PSG results?

application process case interview practice with consultants McKinsey
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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Hi there, To your questions: Q1: If you applied for for more than one position at the McKinsey portal (you can actually apply to as much as you want), and you got two of these applications status “ in process” that tech ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Benefits of Referral

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ex Jr. Partner McKinsey |Senior Interviewer| Real Feedback & Free Homework between sessions|Harvard Coach|10+ Experience
Frederic
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ex Jr. Partner McKinsey |Senior Interviewer| Real Feedback & Free Homework between sessions|Harvard Coach|10+ Experience
Importance of referrals really differs my geography, but in general you can see the following advantages: Expedited Process: In some cases, a strong referral can fast-track your application, bypassing certain stages of ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Does McKinsey shut down over Christmas?

Application application process Application timing Applied junior associate McKinsey
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Hannah, Short answer, yes :) That said, YOU should not “shut down” over Christmas. Make sure you're using this time to case prep! Also, please, for the sake of your sanity, stop refreshing your emails :P And, please ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Application ban disappeared after 6 months

application process BCG online case CV screening MBB
Neueste Antwort am 16. Dez. 2023
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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, That's great! Definitely check with your referrer. The nice thing is this gets them to talk to the recruiters about you and your name becomes more familiar. A few things: Double check the resume is optimal - I ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Application process

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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
Honestly, just don't. Network with them to find out when roles are open for you. Then, apply once they are.
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Getting into MBB Consulting after graduation with boutique internships

application process case interviews CV screening MBB work experience
Neueste Antwort am 1. Dez. 2023
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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
Heres some reading to help: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-get-a-consulting-internship-tips-and-tricks
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Asked to have another interview round after the "Decision Round". Is this normal?

application process Case Interview Decision Round MBB
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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Alberto
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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
You can check how the recruiting process works from an internal MBB perspective here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/mbb-hiring-hacks-behind-the-curtain-secrets Best, Alberto — Check out my latest case based on ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Format of German Tabular CV Question

Application application process CV CV screening German germany Lebenslauf MBB
Neueste Antwort am 10. Nov. 2023
Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 8. Okt. 2018
Hi Anonymous, I am German, have worked in consulting in Germany and have seen my share of CVs, so I hope I can help. So first of all: None of the three examples are total no-gos. I would consider No 2 best / sa ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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PhD in Geology

Advice application process
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Francesco
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Hi there, Q: Is it possible to work as a consultant with a phd in geology? Sure. The fact they invited you at McKinsey already confirms your profile fits, otherwise you would have not passed the screening. There are two ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Women in Consulting-Germany (MBB, 2nd Tier)

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 18. Sept. 2018
Hi Anonymous, first of all a disclaimer: I am a man, so I definitely have blind spots here and there and maybe see things for better than they really are. But I'll do my best to give an objective answer. All your ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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From Tier 2 to Top Tier Consulting Firm

Application application process Bain Bain & Company BCG career progression Case Interview Change Career Change Firm Change Firms Change Job Experienced Hire Interview Lateral Hire MBB McKinsey MMB Oliver Wyman Roland Berger strategy& switch Top tier
Neueste Antwort am 28. Okt. 2023
Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 6. Sept. 2017
Hello, I have known several people who joined a BCG Paris after having work for a few years in other consulting firms (either top 20 or boutique/specialized) Evaluation criteria during cases interviews will remain rou ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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McKinsey Application Process Not Heard Back and the Impact of Current PhD Pursuits

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 26. Okt. 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Sorry to hear you haven't yet received a response.  It seems to be happening more and more often these days. But I wouldn't read too much into it. First of all, in almost all cases they give you a response regardless of ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Haven’t heard back from McKinsey screening stage

application process McKinsey Mckinsey London online screening
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 25. Okt. 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
I wouldn't be too worried about it. Sometimes it takes a while.  I have a couple of candidates now interviewing for London who have applied this cycle and have already heard back with an invitation to the test.  Even so ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Need advice for Application Strategies and Cover Letter

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Benjamin
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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Hello, Here are my answers to your key questions: You will be applying through the experienced hire route (meaning not needed to follow campus recruitment cycles), but for an entry level position I would submit a custom ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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