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Head of Staff: CEO office or associate at McK/BCGBain?

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Hemant

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Current partner @ Andreessen Horowitz (VC firm). Ex-Mckinsey, ex- strategy guy at Google.

There are two types of "Chief of Staff" roles. the "glorified PA" role: you end up following the CEO/CXO in meetings, define agenda, take notes, arrange a few key events, and perhaps, if you are... (more)

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Tricky Situation... what would you do?

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Andrea

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I am a former BCG decision round interviewer with 300+ real interviews conducted and 8 years interviewing experience

I believe there are three options that are available to you: 1) Quit now 2) Ask MBB for a deferred start and quit after 6 months /1 year 3) Decline MBB offer A factor that will weight on y... (more)

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Prep for BCG Fit-interview for an experienced McKinsey applicant

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Sidi

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McKinsey Engagement Manager & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at both firms | Privately helped 30+ candidates secure MBB offers!

Hi Khurram! There are indeed an array of important points you should be aware of when tempting to do the switch. I have worked over sevewral years for both BCG and McKisney, and I actually have made e... (more)

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Remaining structured in "conversational cases"

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Francesco

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Ex BCG | MBB Specialist | #1 Expert for coaching sessions (1300+) and recommendation rate (100%)

Hi Anonymous, the elements you mentioned are normally used intentionally by the partners as ways to challenge your ability to deal with pressure. That’s mainly due to the fact that an equivalent si... (more)

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