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Firms for Graduates

boutique firms consulting firms
Anonymous A asked 33 minutes ago
Anonymous A asked 33 minutes ago
I (4th year undergraduate student) want to maximize my chances of transitioning from engineering to consulting (not enough pay in engineering and need more impact/exposure). I know the most prestigious are Mckinsey, Bai ... (read entire question)
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Mattress Market Size

Market sizing
Most recent answer 1 hour ago
The best answer (23 hours ago) is from:
Antonio
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Special Discounts till July | Free Intro Call | McKinsey & Co. | Mentor & Coach for 3+ yrs | 70+ trainees | Columbia MBA
Antonio
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gave the best answer 23 hours ago
Special Discounts till July | Free Intro Call | McKinsey & Co. | Mentor & Coach for 3+ yrs | 70+ trainees | Columbia MBA
Dear, When I have to solve these market sizing problems, I always ask myself the question "Who is the end user?" For example, pasta consumption is best determined at the individual level. Although very often the shoppin ... (read entire answer)
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DIfficult colleague and wish to off board the project

consulting
Most recent answer 2 hours ago
Anonymous A asked on May 28, 2023
Hi Everyone, I am recently staffed on a project for about 1 week now and facing a difficult colleague. Is it possible if I to raise this issue with the partner and request to switch to another project? I worry this requ ... (read entire question)
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MBA Internships & Post-Graduation

MBB tier2
Most recent answer 2 hours ago
Anonymous A asked on May 28, 2023
Hi, may i ask aside from MBB, do other consulting firms like Oliver Wyman, Kearney etc has summer internships and opening for MBA students (specifically London offices). Thanks!
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Referral Request

Referral
Most recent answer 2 hours ago
The best answer (23 hours ago) is from:
Antonio
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Special Discounts till July | Free Intro Call | McKinsey & Co. | Mentor & Coach for 3+ yrs | 70+ trainees | Columbia MBA
Antonio
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gave the best answer 23 hours ago
Special Discounts till July | Free Intro Call | McKinsey & Co. | Mentor & Coach for 3+ yrs | 70+ trainees | Columbia MBA
Dear, I would say, excellent!  If you do not personally know a consultant working within the company you are applying for, LinkedIn is the perfect place to start expanding your network. However remember, a referral is a ... (read entire answer)
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T2 Firms - Italy

ATKearney Oliver Wyman T2
Most recent answer 2 hours ago
Anonymous A asked 22 hours ago
Hi Everyone! I'm writing because I wanted to ask how you would rank these T2 companies (Oliver Wyman, Kearney, Strategy&, Roland Berger, Arthur D. Little) specifically in the Italian market. The parameters of the ra ... (read entire question)
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BCG Final Round call-back

BCG BCG Case Interview Decision
Most recent answer 2 hours ago
The best answer (20 hours ago) is from:
Antonio
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Special Discounts till July | Free Intro Call | McKinsey & Co. | Mentor & Coach for 3+ yrs | 70+ trainees | Columbia MBA
Antonio
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gave the best answer 20 hours ago
Special Discounts till July | Free Intro Call | McKinsey & Co. | Mentor & Coach for 3+ yrs | 70+ trainees | Columbia MBA
Dear, Unfortunately, I don't know exactly current BCG's timelines (which probably vary from office to office and are influenced by various circumstantial factors).Based on what you say, I would suggest doing a follow-up ... (read entire answer)
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How to communicate with people that you're finding a new job?

job search
Most recent answer 3 hours ago
Anonymous gave the best answer on May 28, 2023
Dear candidate,   A) you can simply be positive and say you decide to switch jobs now or you decide to look for a new role. You do not need to give that you are counselled out and therefore have to look for a job. Despi ... (read entire answer)
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MBB India undergrad hiring

india Undergraduate
Most recent answer 5 hours ago
The best answer (on Aug 24, 2021) is from:
Agrim
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MBB | BCG Dubai Project Leader | Transform your case interview skills in just ONE session | Case | Fit | Market Sizing
Agrim
Expert
gave the best answer on Aug 24, 2021
MBB | BCG Dubai Project Leader | Transform your case interview skills in just ONE session | Case | Fit | Market Sizing
Majority of MBB/consult hiring in India is done through campus placements from IITs and IIMs. Lateral/non-campus hiring is not a high-volume segment compared to rest of the world. That said, the reception of your profil ... (read entire answer)
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Share the bill of consultingcase101

approaching a case
Shuqi asked 7 hours ago
Shuqi asked 7 hours ago
If you want to buy the membership of consultingcase 101.com please email me at n*************@1**.com.   
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Vacation rentals

vacation
Most recent answer 8 hours ago
The best answer (on May 26, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
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gave the best answer on May 26, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Hi there, I'm loving what this Q&A is becoming! People asking about absolutely everything.  To get a proper answer that's not generic, we'd need to understand more about the context of your rental, your goals and th ... (read entire answer)
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Solutions to Consulting problems

consulting
Most recent answer 8 hours ago
Anonymous A asked on May 27, 2023
Hi All,   I recently joined PrepLounge and its great to be a part of a collaborative community! Over my casing interviews, I have noticed three main problems in my casing: 1) Not super great frameworks – average at best ... (read entire question)
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Bain behavioral interview

Anyone who has worked at Bain? Bain Bain & Company Bainlondonoffice behavioral interviews MBB
Most recent answer 8 hours ago
The best answer (on Jan 11, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 11, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Hi there,  Congrats on approaching the interview! There are three parts usually to these interviews: Meet and greet. This is the beginning part of the discussion. It's your chance to make a good impression on the interv ... (read entire answer)
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Coaching

coaching
Most recent answer on May 28, 2023
Anonymous A asked on May 27, 2023
Is it worth it to hire a coach before receiving an interview? By the time you receive an interview, there may only be a two-week window to prepare. However, hiring a coach beforehand carries the risk of not even securin ... (read entire question)
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on May 28, 2023 on May 28, 2023
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What gets you up every day?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on May 28, 2023
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Aug 31, 2020
The alarm clock.
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What was a situation where you set a major goal and were able to achieve it?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on May 28, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 24, 2020) is from:
Daniel
Expert
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Daniel
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 24, 2020
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
This question constitutes a part of the McKinsey personal fit Entrepreneurial Drive dimension. While telling the story it’s important to highlight a few things: The goal you are talking about needs to be impressiv ... (read entire answer)
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Confused by this prompt

Case Prompt case structure
Most recent answer on May 28, 2023
Anonymous A asked on May 26, 2023
Your client is a U.S.-based grocery retailer with $20B in sales. Their competitors offer lower prices for some product categories while maintaining the same profit margin as your client. How do their competitors manage ... (read entire question)
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Oliver Wyman Interview

Oliver Wyman interview
Most recent answer on May 28, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on May 28, 2023
Dear candidate,  Well this is a great question, Focus on a) your interest specifically in this firm and in this role, why you are exceptional at it, what makes you an outstanding candidate? b) who have you networked wit ... (read entire answer)
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on May 28, 2023 on May 28, 2023
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Applying to client's job opening

Application
Most recent answer on May 28, 2023
Anonymous A asked on May 27, 2023
Hi, unfortunately I was counselled out this round due to performance issues. I'm considering applying to strategy roles opened by clients, but my concern is that the recruiter may very easily reach out to my firm and ch ... (read entire question)
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Suppose you find out that your employer is doing something illegal – how do you deal with it?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on May 28, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 24, 2020) is from:
Daniel
Expert
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Daniel
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 24, 2020
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
McKinsey has recently started to test moral integrity of the candidates in the second round of the interviews – reach out to me if you want to know more. Regarding this particular question – that's a question to test ... (read entire answer)
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