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Networking Opportunity: Following Up on BCG Livestream Event for Potential Internship still possible? If so, how?

BCG internship networking
Neueste Antwort am 16. Apr. 2024
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BCG Consultant & 1st Round Interviewer| 4+ years in EMEA Consulting| INSEAD MBA| Coached +20 people through MBB process
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BCG Consultant & 1st Round Interviewer| 4+ years in EMEA Consulting| INSEAD MBA| Coached +20 people through MBB process
Hi, I would get in touch with them mentioning how you engaged with them in that event and that you are open for internship opportunities. Although, most likely is that they will redirect you to the HR team or BCG recrui ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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US PEOPLE ONLY PLEASE! Does having an referral matter for MBB?

networking Referral Referral program at MBB
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Cristian
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I can understand how all of this is confusing, especially with so much hearsay floating around.  It gets even more confusing when you speak with people in MBB who aren't part of the recruitment process and who assume th ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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LinkedIn vs Email to cold reach out for networking?

networking Referral program at MBB
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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, 1. What is the best way to cold reach out to network with consultants. Email or LinkedIn? I’m starting to think that email might just be better because consultants check their email way more often than LinkedI ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Partner Referral

Application application process interview process MBB networking Referral referrals
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, A referral is just a door opener such that the recruiting team will look through your application more thoroughly. Depending on the seniority, tenure and advocacy of the person referring you, you have a better ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Is it realistic to get an MBB interview without referral?

connection Middle East networking Referral referrals USA
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, A referral is just a door opener such that the recruiting team will look through your application more thoroughly. Depending on the seniority, tenure and advocacy of the person referring you, you have a better ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Networking with recruiter??

networking
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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HR won't pass you past screening just because you're nice.  But being nice can favourably til things in your direction.  On the one hand, it's because of the unconscious bias that we all carry as humans (though here the ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How to get myself staffed on a project?

networking staffing
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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Auch. I struggled with this a lot during my first year.  Right off the bat, you might find this article helpful: Expert Guide: How to Become A Distinctive Consultant Then, specifically on how to network to get staffed, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Specific questions to ask friends in MBB

and Bain ATKearney Bain BCG coffee informational interview McKinsey networking Referral
Neueste Antwort am 31. Jan. 2024
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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Hi there For anybody looking into how to conduct these networking conversations, attaching here a guide that you might find useful: Expert Guide: How To Handle Networking Calls and Get Referrals Best,Cristian
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E-commerce Case

approaching a case Bain BCG Case Interview CV Ecommerce Framework I'm preparing to McK coming next week Imbellus networking Resume
Neueste Antwort am 21. Jan. 2024
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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Hi Iram,  Happy to provide a perspective. 1. What are the possible causes and the Solutions? What kind of structure/framework that I can use? One way to look at it is to start from the clear, quantifiable target they ha ... (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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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, 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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Closing Question for Referrals

networking Referral
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Anonym A gab die beste Antwort am 18. Dez. 2020
I just got a referral to Mckinsey by a Partner and to my surprise I got it on my first networking call ever. Here's what worked for me: - I was nice and polite, I introduced myself and talked about my career passionate ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Experienced hire @ BCG -- securing first round interview

BCG Experienced Hire First Round networking
Neueste Antwort am 12. Okt. 2023
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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
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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BCG: the Group.Livestream - anyone attended this before? How to use this opportunity to network?

BCG internship networking
Neueste Antwort am 30. Sept. 2023
Die beste Antwort (am 15. Sept. 2023) ist von:
Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
Udayan
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gab die beste Antwort am 15. Sept. 2023
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
Hi, When attending any company's livestream it is great to think of how to network as part of the event. Here are some ideas to help you get started   Prepare for the Event: Before the livestream  research the event top ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Networking event with McKinsey. Any tips/suggestions?

Advice careers fair company event MBB McKinsey mixers networking recruiting recruiting event recruiting mckinsey associate analyst networking referrals tips
Neueste Antwort am 30. Sept. 2023
Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 19. Feb. 2018
If the on-campus event is invitation-only and is limited to 60-80 people, I agree with other suggestion: you have been flagged as high potential and you shouldn’t be worried about impressing them. If instead this is a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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I Got Rejected from Deloitte invite-only event, does it mean that I will not receive an interview?

Deloitte networking recruiting USA
Neueste Antwort am 22. Sept. 2023
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MBB & Tier2 preparation | 85+ offers | 7 years coaching | 2000+ sessions | PDF reviews attached
Nikita
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MBB & Tier2 preparation | 85+ offers | 7 years coaching | 2000+ sessions | PDF reviews attached
Hello!“I applied to an invite-only networking event in September, and unfortunately, I got the negative response. Does this mean I will be ghosted once I apply to Deloitte.? ”Not necessarily. Invite only events usually ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Networking

Bain & Company BCG Coffee Chat MBB McKinsey & Company networking
Neueste Antwort am 14. Sept. 2023
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Experte
gab die beste Antwort am 14. Sept. 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there! Congrats on the new role! Hope you'll enjoy it.  Let me take your questions one by one. 1-Should I wait for my  firm-issued email account to be created or is it a better idea to keep using my current email add ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How to Maintain a Connection

Coffee Chat networking
Neueste Antwort am 26. Juli 2023
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Experte
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  Great to hear you got to meet a lot of people! One way is through LinkedIn. This way you can have their contact handy and keep up with changes in their professional lives and also contribute / react to some o ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Networking: is it impolite to directly ask about job openings in the 1st mail / message?

networking
Neueste Antwort am 25. Juli 2023
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Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Q: It's appropriate to directly ask an alumnus (via cold mail / linkedin message) on job openings and the recruitment situation in their office?  I would rather try to schedule a call, you should be able to ge ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Finding job after layoff - communication plan for networking?

networking
Neueste Antwort am 27. Juni 2023
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Andi
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BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Andi
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BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Hi there, Agree with Ian here - don't focus too much on justifying your move out - would keep language about it vague. Rather focus on how you see an opportunity in transitioning to the target firm / industry and talk a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Networking with Head of Office MBB

networking
Neueste Antwort am 14. Juni 2023
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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 12. Juni 2023
300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks
Having a networking call with a senior leader is a fantastic opportunity! Here are some tips to help you prepare: Do Your Homework: Research the person you'll be speaking with - understand their background, areas of exp ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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