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Switch from boutique to MBB

Hi there, Not only is it feasible, it's also smart. When the market is contracting, you should aim to go as wide as possible. The whole point is to maximize your current benefit within the current restrictions that yo ... (read entire answer)

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Arthur D Little Consultant interview

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good morning guys, i have an interview in Arthur D Little Italian offices next week, unfortunately I had not the possibility to ask for more time and I am looking for info about the interview process and the type of cas ... (read entire question)

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Efficio - Excel Exercise

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Hello, Anyone here recently sat the Efficio Excel exercise and would be willing to share some insights on what to expect? Thank

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No full-time offer MBB

London MBB McKinsey Middle East

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Hi there, Sorry to hear about your experience, I can imagine this was difficult to go through. In terms of your questions: 1) Would my internship be a red flag and signal that I didn't get a return offer? Not really. T ... (read entire answer)

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Mckinsey Hiring Freeze

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Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about the rejection from McKinsey! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, it's ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Rejection - Dubai Office

McKinsey Middle East

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Anonymous A asked 9 hours ago

Hi all, I applied to McKinsey Middle East office, through an important referral, for a Business Analyst role a few weeks ago. I am confident I did very well in the Imbellus game (99% sure ALL of my animals survived + ... (read entire question)

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Mckinsey reapplication

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Hi Everyone I applied to McKinsey last year and unfortunately, after the second round, my application was refused. The partner mentioned applying again. After the 1 year period, I applied again with a referral from an A ... (read entire question)

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Consulting career advice

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Hi there, Wow, this is quite a pickle. First of all, making a lot of money and being happy can often be divergent goals. But let's not get into that. Instead, to figure out your situation, it would be more useful to ... (read entire answer)

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Is 2.5 years experience + top MBA enough for post-MBA recruiting?

M7 MBA MBB

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Presume you get into an M7 MBA program and get to go after 2.5 years of experience (which some people can do due to deferred admissions programs). Presume the experience Is not strategy, but another form of consulting a ... (read entire question)

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What would team members say about you?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit

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This question is simply a spin on the question of “Describe your strengths and weaknesses”. It tests your ability to reflect on your own development needs. A good answer would highlight three strengths and three develop ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Imbellus Game

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Anonymous A asked 20 hours ago

I applied to McKinsey Dubai office for an Associate role last week. Got the Imbellus Test 2 days later. I got a marine ecosystem and plant defence games. I made a sustainable ecosystem (99% sure) and the plant was defen ... (read entire question)

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Consulting interview

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Hi there, This is an amazing question that unfortunately not many people ask! And it's also one of the areas where you will get an amazing benefit from working with a coach. What you need is an application strategy. I ... (read entire answer)

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Calculation of number of wine bottles in Year 5

Oliver Wyman case: Setting up a Wine Cellar

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Anonymous A asked 24 hours ago

Hi Team, In Year 5, why aren't we considering the sale of 120 bottles (investment cellar in Year 0)? Instead, we are including these 120 bottles along with the 72 bottles from Year 1, in Year 6 sale calculation, why is ... (read entire question)

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Calculation of number of wine bottles in Year 5

Oliver Wyman case: Setting up a Wine Cellar

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Anonymous A asked 24 hours ago

Hi Team, In Year 5, why aren't we considering the sale of 120 bottles (investment cellar in Year 0)? Instead, we are including these 120 bottles along with the 72 bottles from Year 1, in Year 6 sale calculation, why is ... (read entire question)

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What is your Answer?

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Is the solution wrong?

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Anonymous A asked on Feb 06, 2023

Market share is 5%.The answer is:Revenues Year 3 = Revenue (filters) + Revenue (air purifiers)Revenue (filters) = ([installed purifiers at end of year 2] * [2 filters] X [price/filter]) + ([additional installed purifiers ... (read entire question)

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What are your greatest professional strengths?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit

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Hello! On top of the insights already shared in the post, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently published in PrepLounge´s shop (https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/integrated-fit-guide-for-mbb-34 ... (read entire answer)

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Is BCG Dubai worth going? Lifestyle & exit

BCG exit options Lifestyle Middle East

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By and large the main difference is unlikely to be in hours worked and benefits such as meal reimbursement. I have never ever heard of meals not being reimbursed unless they are weirdly exorbitant. If you are concerned ... (read entire answer)

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PwC interview

Private Equity PwC Interview

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Hagen

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Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Given the diversity of project experiences and industries among your interviewers, it ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey - Business Analyst Application ME

McKinsey Middle East

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Hagen

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Hagen

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Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about this frustrating experience with McKinsey! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: If b ... (read entire answer)

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Switch from boutique to MBB

Arthur D Little Consultant interview

Efficio - Excel Exercise

No full-time offer MBB

Mckinsey Hiring Freeze

McKinsey Rejection - Dubai Office

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Consulting career advice

Is 2.5 years experience + top MBA enough for post-MBA recruiting?

What would team members say about you?

McKinsey Imbellus Game

Consulting interview

Calculation of number of wine bottles in Year 5

Calculation of number of wine bottles in Year 5

What is your Answer?

Is the solution wrong?

What are your greatest professional strengths?

Is BCG Dubai worth going? Lifestyle & exit

PwC interview

McKinsey - Business Analyst Application ME