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Differences between the roles in McKinsey and Bain

analyst associate consultant business analyst Career Advising career progression consultant consultants consulting consulting firms junior associate

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I fully understand the concern. Honestly, the best way to address it is to speak directly with the recruiter. That's because there are also differences between role ‘hierarchies’ between regions. For instance, some reg ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Results of Bain's Sova Test

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Hi, I took the SOVA test a couple of months ago and got invited for the 1st round of interviews. I did not do amazing with time, spent 30 to 40 minutes above the recommended time. However, I was pretty sure I had an abo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to develop a mindset of a consultant

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Developing the mindset of a consultant is crucial for anyone looking to excel in this dynamic field. Consultants are valued for their expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to provide actionable solutions. If you ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Trafigura vs PwC

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Hi there, congratulations on two offers. It sounds like a luxury problem to have, especially in the current environment. The answer will depend on what the personal weighting of the different factors is that you mention ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Management Consultant Targeting MBB

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You can definitely prepare and be ready for case interviews in 2 months. This is about the amount of time I had between doing my first case and my first interview. However, it will take a lot of dedicated practice in th ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Two offers from same consulting firm, two geographies, different pay, different positions, help!

business analyst consultant Deloitte Monitor Hong Kong Paris interviews

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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the offers! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: I would highly advise you to opt for the option that better aligns with your professional (and maybe even pe ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Got two MBB offers but for slightly different entry points - things to consider when choosing?

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Living in hotels

consultant consulting living MBB on the job

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Hi, I travelled for about ~50% of the time I was in consulting. I would say that it is nice to have a place to call home and feel at home. If you are living in a place where real estate prices are very high, then I thin ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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BCG specific: can someone explain the difference between an associate and consultant please?

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Hi, Sharing a comprehensive perspective on BCG positions and titles. The normal progression looks like this: Associate (2 yrs) → Senior Associate (1 yr) → Consultant (2 yrs) → Project Leader Associate is the role you jo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Got an offer for a position higher than what I applied for... mixed feelings

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Hi there, Well done, congratulations! Here's some ‘wisdom’ to calm your nerves: they know much better than you and therefore they know what they're doing, even if you may not think so. They have so many data points on ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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BCG Consultant position application

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Hagen

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Hi Federica, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, based on the experience of my coachees, the response time can vary, but generally, you should expect to hear back within 1 to 4 weeks af ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How can I with a profile like mine get into MBB as a consultant?

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Hello :) While your CV may not align perfectly with the typical profile of an MBB consultant, there are still several steps you can take to increase your chances of getting into MBB. Here are some suggestions: Focus on ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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JLL Consulting Interviews

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Hi there, I would recommend you reach out to HR - give them a call even for a more personal touch - and ask them about the structure of the interview. This is not meant to be a secret, so it's totally ok for you to inq ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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2 different BCG positions

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Hi there, I agree with the other coaches. Go ahead and apply! Try to see if you can get a referral as well to help your cause. Don't forget to keep progressing your casing as you wait! Here are some BCG cases to help: h ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What makes a good management consultant?

consultant consulting MBB skills

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Sidi

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Hi Anonymous, when interviewers ask this question, they are looking for an understanding of the job and industry and an appreciation for the skills/personality traits needed. I would not come up with a laundry list here ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Interview Process Alixpartners Consultant Performance Improvement DACH

AlixPartners consultant interview process

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Hi there, Thanks for the question - quite relevant for many candidates here in the forum! Based on the feedback of a former coachee who (successfully) interviewed for Duesseldorf office, AlixPartners DACH recruiting pr ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How was your first consultancy project?

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Adi

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My first project (donkey years ago now :)) was nightmare for me. It was just me (full-time) and a Partner (part-time) to create a new operating model for a small Telco business. My gosh…the volume of data, meetings, sta ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Consultant job remote working

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Remote Work Like some of the other posts have mentioned, most consulting firms (especially MBB) would not accept this arrangement of working from the UAE. The first question most recruiters would ask would be 'Why do yo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Family in same industry

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Hi there, Absolutely they can! Of course, both have to adhere to the confidentially clauses in their contracts (which you have to do regardless as to whether or not your partner/family work in consulting).

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Pre-interview help from consultant

1st round interview consultant help MBB Tier-2

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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

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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! I used to do those calls for McKinsey candidates! They are totally risk free, the people who will be on the other side are really there to help and won´t inform anyone about anything. Furthermore, I am mos ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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