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Estimate the size of second hand furniture market in the USA

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While I suggest reading through my answer on the used car market (https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/size... (read entire answer)

While I suggest reading through my answer on the used car market (https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/size-of-the-second-hand-car-market-in-the-us-14555) there is a k... (read entire answer)

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Bain Sova Assessment

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Online Test: One Way Video Assessment - Query

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How to solve these market sizing quantitative question?

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BCG ADC final round - what to expect?

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Please help - MBB background check

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Hey! First of all, congratulations on securing an offer with one of the MBB firms! Moving on to your questions: Shou... (read entire answer)

Hey! First of all, congratulations on securing an offer with one of the MBB firms! Moving on to your questions: Should you be worried about the offer being rescinded? While the... (read entire answer)

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MBB applicant for ADC (Greater China) looking for insights

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Hi, No hard and fast rule but based on my experience it takes about 1-2 weeks.

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Leveraging earlier offer

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Francesco

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Hi there, Q: Is there a way in which I could leverage this earlier offer to increase my chances of landing an intervi... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Q: Is there a way in which I could leverage this earlier offer to increase my chances of landing an interview? I don’t think the rejection of the previous offer will... (read entire answer)

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Confused and worried about my next step, Help!

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Hey there, 1. This will usually resort to some generic answer. Feel free to share your resume for a proper evaluation... (read entire answer)

Hey there, 1. This will usually resort to some generic answer. Feel free to share your resume for a proper evaluation. Could be lack of relevant work experience. 2. Send McK HR... (read entire answer)

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Reached R2 for BCG interview but first round feedback was "need another read". What are the chances of selection?

on Sep 09, 2024

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Hi there and congrats for passing the first round! I think chances are still good! Think about it this way: they wou... (read entire answer)

Hi there and congrats for passing the first round! I think chances are still good! Think about it this way: they would have not wasted MD / Senior partner time to interview som... (read entire answer)

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Should I mention a family business in the personal fit interview?

on Sep 09, 2024

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Hi there, Go for it! Great and valuable experience to shareThey would not make that connection automatically but even... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Go for it! Great and valuable experience to shareThey would not make that connection automatically but even if, it's totally fine to leave consulting after a bit and e... (read entire answer)

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In my BCG Casey interview I think I got one of the answers wrong as well as the related text response to it. So 7/9 correct at best. What is usually the pass rate? Additionally, the last 5 secs in "next steps" on the video recommendation were cut. Will this lead to a rejection?

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Hi there, Not necessarily a rejection although currently the general acceptance rate is quite low due to low demand o... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Not necessarily a rejection although currently the general acceptance rate is quite low due to low demand on the hiring site. Keeping my fingers crossed! Cheers, Florian

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I had my online zoom fit interview with a BCGer as part of the first round. During the first question, the interviewer deliberately asked me 4-5 follow-up questions from the story. They were genuine questions but also felt somewhat deliberate. Is that normal or common?

on Sep 09, 2024

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Hi Yes your intuition is correct - it is deliberate and common to ask several probing questions around your prepared... (read entire answer)

Hi Yes your intuition is correct - it is deliberate and common to ask several probing questions around your prepared stories, usually for 2 simple reasons: They want to test whe... (read entire answer)

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Do experienced professionals also need to pass Accenture Aptitude Test to move forward in selection process for Accenture consulting roles?

on Sep 09, 2024

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Hagen

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Hi Ganesh, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: Yes, it is very likely that all applicants need to... (read entire answer)

Hi Ganesh, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: Yes, it is very likely that all applicants need to pass the pre-interview assessment, no matter the role they... (read entire answer)

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Does everyone know whether MBBs, as well as Second Tier strategic consulting firms are hiring in Middle East for entry level roles, no arabic speakers? I heard for example Bain applications have been closed for a while, does everyone know when and if they will reopen? Thanks!

on Sep 09, 2024

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Hi, I have coachees who are interviewing currently with MBB in Middle East, who are not arabic speakers. So, there a... (read entire answer)

Hi, I have coachees who are interviewing currently with MBB in Middle East, who are not arabic speakers. So, there are definitely still firms hiring but office specific. Best t... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Referral

on Sep 09, 2024

USA

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Martha

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Hi there, Sounds great! Good job networking. Don't worry about "not using" two of the referral links. I'd probably p... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Sounds great! Good job networking. Don't worry about "not using" two of the referral links. I'd probably pick the most senior person or the person I think is most lik... (read entire answer)

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