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MBB experienced hire – level/title downgrade

Experienced Hire level MBB
Most recent answer 6 minutes ago
The best answer (on Jan 28, 2023) is from:
Hagen
Expert
Bain Project Leader and interviewer for 7+ years | >95% success rate | mentor and coach for 6+ years
Hagen
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 28, 2023
Bain Project Leader and interviewer for 7+ years | >95% success rate | mentor and coach for 6+ years
Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your disappointment! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Unfortunately, it is stand ... (read entire answer)
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6 min ago 6 minutes ago
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Bottom Up Market Analysis

Market analysis Market sizing
Most recent answer 16 minutes ago
Adam asked 15 hours ago
Hi Community,   Im practising my skills in Bottom-up market analysis and was wondering if someone could provide a real-world worked example.  I'm struggling to get any starter numbers on a number of companies or know ho ... (read entire question)
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0
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16 min ago 16 minutes ago
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BCG Final Round Decision Process

BCG Decision Round Final Round internship offer rejection summer
Most recent answer 40 minutes ago
The best answer (15 hours ago) is from:
Dennis
Expert
Seasoned project leader with 7+ years of consulting and recruiting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
Expert
 gave the best answer 15 hours ago
Seasoned project leader with 7+ years of consulting and recruiting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, fingers crossed that you'll get positive news. There is typically a formal alignment and review meeting between the interviewers and HR team before candidates are notified about any decisions. This is a chance ... (read entire answer)
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4
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40 min ago 40 minutes ago
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BCG Riyadh or Bain Dubai

Bain BCG Middle East
Most recent answer 46 minutes ago
Anonymous A asked 8 hours ago
Hello community, I have offers to join BCG Riyadh and Bain Dubai for a summer internship. BCG is my first choice but the geography choice between Riyadh and Dubai is making the decision harder.  I would appreciate any i ... (read entire question)
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46 min ago 46 minutes ago
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Treks to consulting companies in countries of Interest

BCG Bain McKinsey company
Most recent answer 54 minutes ago
Anonymous A asked 14 hours ago
The consulting club in my school is organizing company visits to tops consulting firms in different regions in the world. It is totally optional but I want to participate. However, the trek costs alot of money above $1k ... (read entire question)
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54 min ago 54 minutes ago
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How do I simultaneously show my thinking while also calculating during the math section?

case math Math problem
Most recent answer 1 hour ago
Anonymous A asked 7 hours ago
How do I simultaneously show my thinking while also calculating during the math section? For example, I embark on doing the consulting math. I'll first say some initial reflections on the graph or data presenting. I'll ... (read entire question)
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1 hr ago 1 hour ago
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Commercial Due Diligence

Interview Scheduling MBB MBB
Most recent answer 1 hour ago
Anonymous A asked 9 hours ago
Hello everyone, I would like to learn about Commercial Due Diligence. Currently at boutique consulting firm and doing strategy projects but never done CDD project. I am planning to switch to a CDD shop (EYP, S& or M ... (read entire question)
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1 hr ago 1 hour ago
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Could someone please explain to me how BCG ME referrals work?

BCG Middle East referrals
Most recent answer 1 hour ago
Anonymous A asked 7 hours ago
So I'm applying for a position of summer associate at BCG middle east. My school (in western Europe) has a special “application link” to BCG. I've talked to a recruiter who encouraged me to apply after looking at my CV. ... (read entire question)
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0
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1 hr ago 1 hour ago
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OC&C London

MBA OC&C salary
Most recent answer 4 hours ago
The best answer (20 hours ago) is from:
Victoria Christine
Expert
1st&2nd Sessions 50% off | BCG Consultant | President of the Consulting Club | Esade MBA | Offers from McKinsey & BCG
Victoria Christine
Expert
 gave the best answer 20 hours ago
1st&2nd Sessions 50% off | BCG Consultant | President of the Consulting Club | Esade MBA | Offers from McKinsey & BCG
Hello! Based on Glassdoor it seems like it starts at 96K pounds and can go up to 116K pounds. https://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/OC-and-C-Strategy-Consultants-London-Salaries-EI_IE194234.0,29_IL.30,36_IM1035.htm Generally ... (read entire answer)
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BCG London Experienced Hire Recruitment Process

BCG BCG Case Interview bcg london London
Most recent answer 5 hours ago
Anonymous A asked 18 hours ago
Hi all, I was wondering what the current BGC London recruitment process is for experienced hires?  I am trying to figure out which tests I would likely receive as I have read that a quant assessment is given early and t ... (read entire question)
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5 hrs ago 5 hours ago
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Oliver Wyman Online Test

oliverwyman
Most recent answer 5 hours ago
Anonymous A asked 10 hours ago
I've been invited to take the Oliver Wyman online test as a first step in the recruitment process for the role of a Senior Consultant in the Middle East offices. Does anyone know what kind of a test it is? Upon asking, ... (read entire question)
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5 hrs ago 5 hours ago
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Career change to consulting, what are my options?

career change R&D
Most recent answer 6 hours ago
The best answer (on Jan 10, 2020) is from:
Clara
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Content Creator
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
Content Creator
 gave the best answer on Jan 10, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Here are my toughts: Yes, could be, particularly in big offices in the US -where they do more pharma than in european offices, for instance-. However, bear in mind that being hired as someone experienced a ... (read entire answer)
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6
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6 hrs ago 6 hours ago
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

How would you calculate the value of a cow?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer 7 hours ago
The best answer (on Oct 28, 2019) is from:
Antonello
Expert
Content Creator
McKinsey | MBA professor for consulting interviews
Antonello
Expert
Content Creator
 gave the best answer on Oct 28, 2019
McKinsey | MBA professor for consulting interviews
You should assess the value generated, the selling value and the costs: 1. Value generated during cow possession: milk sons compost 2. The selling value will depend on: remaining value generable meat ... (read entire answer)
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18
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7 hrs ago 7 hours ago
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

What are you not proud of?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer 7 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 24, 2020) is from:
Daniel
Expert
Content Creator
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Daniel
Expert
Content Creator
 gave the best answer on Mar 24, 2020
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Here is your chance to talk about your failures. Essentially, failure experience is regarded very positively by MBB: if you failed, you took risks, i.e. you have proven your entrepreneurial nature. So, do not be afrai ... (read entire answer)
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9
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7 hrs ago 7 hours ago
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Mental Math at Preplounge

mental math mental maths apps
Most recent answer 7 hours ago
The best answer (on Jan 28, 2023) is from:
Hagen
Expert
Bain Project Leader and interviewer for 7+ years | >95% success rate | mentor and coach for 6+ years
Hagen
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 28, 2023
Bain Project Leader and interviewer for 7+ years | >95% success rate | mentor and coach for 6+ years
Hi Uzma Khan, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: It sounds like you may be experiencing a technical issue with the mental math reso ... (read entire answer)
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7
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7 hrs ago 7 hours ago
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When is it acceptable to pause and write things down?

Cases
Most recent answer 8 hours ago
The best answer (on Jan 30, 2023) is from:
Florian
Expert
Content Creator
#1 rated McKinsey Coach | Top MBB Coach | 5 years @ McKinsey | Author of the 1% | 120+ McK offers in 18 months
Florian
Expert
Content Creator
 gave the best answer on Jan 30, 2023
#1 rated McKinsey Coach | Top MBB Coach | 5 years @ McKinsey | Author of the 1% | 120+ McK offers in 18 months
Hi there, Simple formula: Whenever the benefit you get from writing ideas down and thinking about them > not, so I would say always. I would always take time for Structuring (1-2m) Brainstorming (1m) Charts (30s) Mat ... (read entire answer)
8
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78
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23
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8 hrs ago 8 hours ago
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Starting a career in consulting with a STEM degree

Advice entry level
Most recent answer 8 hours ago
The best answer (on Jan 27, 2023) is from:
Francesco
Expert
Content Creator
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 9Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
Content Creator
 gave the best answer on Jan 27, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 9Y+ Coaching
Hi Oliver, Q: Anyone has been in a similar position and could provide any advice on what sort of jobs/internships to apply for and generally how to enter the field with no prior experience in it? There are several candi ... (read entire answer)
9
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71
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46
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8 hrs ago 8 hours ago
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MBB London tolerant to French speakers ?

McKinsey & Company
Most recent answer 8 hours ago
The best answer (on Jan 26, 2023) is from:
Dennis
Expert
Seasoned project leader with 7+ years of consulting and recruiting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 26, 2023
Seasoned project leader with 7+ years of consulting and recruiting experience in USA and Europe
Hi, congratulations on getting the offer. That sounds exciting.  First of all, they saw you in the interviews and made you an offer - that means they trust in your ability to succeed on the job. In consulting, it is pre ... (read entire answer)
8
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91
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53
Total Upvotes
8 hrs ago 8 hours ago
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QuantumBlack - McKinsey Analytics

analytics Data Analysis
Most recent answer 8 hours ago
The best answer (on Jan 27, 2023) is from:
Florian
Expert
Content Creator
#1 rated McKinsey Coach | Top MBB Coach | 5 years @ McKinsey | Author of the 1% | 120+ McK offers in 18 months
Florian
Expert
Content Creator
 gave the best answer on Jan 27, 2023
#1 rated McKinsey Coach | Top MBB Coach | 5 years @ McKinsey | Author of the 1% | 120+ McK offers in 18 months
Hi there, Congrats! Exciting company in exciting times! The way the interviews are run is exactly like I describe in this article here: https://preplounge.com/mckinsey-interview As Jan pointed out, the scenarios might b ... (read entire answer)
4
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66
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21
Total Upvotes
8 hrs ago 8 hours ago
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BCG Decision Call

BCG Decision Round offer
Most recent answer 8 hours ago
The best answer (on Jan 29, 2023) is from:
Hagen
Expert
Bain Project Leader and interviewer for 7+ years | >95% success rate | mentor and coach for 6+ years
Hagen
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 29, 2023
Bain Project Leader and interviewer for 7+ years | >95% success rate | mentor and coach for 6+ years
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: It's possible that you will only hear back on Monday when the recruiter returns to wor ... (read entire answer)
9
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98
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34
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8 hrs ago 8 hours ago
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