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McKinsey Virtual Event

Referral
Anonymous A asked 1 hour ago
Anonymous A asked 1 hour ago
Hi all,  I am attending a McKinsey Virtual Event in a couple of hours and one of the partners (whom I plan to be my referral) in my area is going to be attending as well. Since there is 300+ people attending and its vir ... (read entire question)
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Gap on resume

Resume
Most recent answer 2 hours ago
The best answer (6 hours ago) is from:
Emily
Expert
300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks
Emily
Expert
 gave the best answer 6 hours ago
300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks
First, congratulations on deciding to transition to consulting. It's a challenging yet rewarding field, and I'm sure your research experience will serve you well. Regarding the employment gap, it can raise questions, bu ... (read entire answer)
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McKinsey Middle East

McKinsey Middle East
Most recent answer 6 hours ago
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Antonio
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Special Discounts till July | Free Intro Call | McKinsey & Co. | Mentor & Coach for 3+ yrs | 70+ trainees | Columbia MBA
Antonio
Expert
 gave the best answer 6 hours ago
Special Discounts till July | Free Intro Call | McKinsey & Co. | Mentor & Coach for 3+ yrs | 70+ trainees | Columbia MBA
Dear, 1) I'd suggest doing a quick research on LinkedIn. There, you'll easily find out who is part of the HR/recruiting team 2) I don't think so. If this is the case and you succeeded during the interview, the HR/recrui ... (read entire answer)
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6 hrs ago 6 hours ago
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MBB ban period

MBB rejection
Most recent answer 6 hours ago
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Antonio
Expert
Special Discounts till July | Free Intro Call | McKinsey & Co. | Mentor & Coach for 3+ yrs | 70+ trainees | Columbia MBA
Antonio
Expert
 gave the best answer 6 hours ago
Special Discounts till July | Free Intro Call | McKinsey & Co. | Mentor & Coach for 3+ yrs | 70+ trainees | Columbia MBA
Dear,  my personal suggestion is to take the time to prepare well for the next attempt. There's nothing wrong with being rejected, and more importantly, that doesn't mean you won't work at McKinsey.  It's simply not tim ... (read entire answer)
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6 hrs ago 6 hours ago
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Referral

Bain McKinsey
Most recent answer 6 hours ago
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Antonio
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Special Discounts till July | Free Intro Call | McKinsey & Co. | Mentor & Coach for 3+ yrs | 70+ trainees | Columbia MBA
Antonio
Expert
 gave the best answer 6 hours ago
Special Discounts till July | Free Intro Call | McKinsey & Co. | Mentor & Coach for 3+ yrs | 70+ trainees | Columbia MBA
Dear, I 100% agree with your plan. I would do the mock interview and at the end of the session explain what happened and ask without fear if the person is eager to re-submit the referral in the system. Normally, the ref ... (read entire answer)
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Mckinsey application status says closed

McKinsey
Most recent answer 6 hours ago
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Antonio
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Special Discounts till July | Free Intro Call | McKinsey & Co. | Mentor & Coach for 3+ yrs | 70+ trainees | Columbia MBA
Antonio
Expert
 gave the best answer 6 hours ago
Special Discounts till July | Free Intro Call | McKinsey & Co. | Mentor & Coach for 3+ yrs | 70+ trainees | Columbia MBA
Dear, from my experience in McKinsey, you should always receive an email with formal feedback from the Firm - check your spam to make sure you haven't lost it! If it's not there, I'd suggest following up with HR. Howeve ... (read entire answer)
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6 hrs ago 6 hours ago
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Messed up with my connection in the recruitment process?

recruiting
Most recent answer 6 hours ago
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Emily
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300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks
Emily
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 gave the best answer 6 hours ago
300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks
First, take a deep breath. It's great that you've made a connection at the firm you're interested in and have been keeping in touch. It's also perfectly fine to ask for a referral, though the timing and manner in which ... (read entire answer)
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6 hrs ago 6 hours ago
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McKinsey solve

McKinsey McKinsey problem solving game
Most recent answer 8 hours ago
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Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
 gave the best answer 8 hours ago
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Q: Has there been any changes to the McKinsey Solve game? Last year when I completed it the two games were the plant defence and animal food chain.  Yes, the game changed. Starting from the end of February 202 ... (read entire answer)
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BCG online case - 1st step

BCG Case Interview
Most recent answer 8 hours ago
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Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
 gave the best answer 8 hours ago
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Q:  I received an invitation from BCG to start the recruitment process with a 30 minutes online case. What is the best way to prepare for this case? Any advices?  I provided some information below. - - - - - - ... (read entire answer)
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Oliver Wyman online test

Middle East oliverwyman
Most recent answer 11 hours ago
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Pedro
Expert
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger |Former Head Recruiter | Market Sizing
Pedro
Expert
 gave the best answer 11 hours ago
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger |Former Head Recruiter | Market Sizing
Qualtrics is a tool to develop surveys. So while they used qualtrics to develop the test, that company itself has no influence in the content of the test.
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Recruiting in EMEA without country ties

dubai Undergraduate
Most recent answer 11 hours ago
The best answer (on May 30, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 30, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Hi there,  I understand the situation. It's tight indeed, but there are ways to navigate it.  First, I would check if I were you whether France indeed only accepts Masters and above. I really doubt that. You could at le ... (read entire answer)
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11 hrs ago 11 hours ago
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Applying to client's job opening

Application
Most recent answer 12 hours ago
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Sofia
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McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 5+ years of coaching | Personalized approach
Sofia
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 gave the best answer 12 hours ago
McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 5+ years of coaching | Personalized approach
Hello, I'm sorry to hear about your situation, I imagine it must be tough and frustrating to navigate. Rest assured that recruiters will be much more interested in what you can bring to their firm, rather than why you l ... (read entire answer)
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12 hrs ago 12 hours ago
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Can functional consulting be helpful?

How to get an interview
Most recent answer 15 hours ago
The best answer (on May 30, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 30, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Hi there,  Many candidates are worried about the GPA. You shouldn't. The GPA only matters if you make it matter. You should focus on your strengths instead of your weaknesses.  In practice, what that means is that for i ... (read entire answer)
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15 hrs ago 15 hours ago
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Questions for Recruiter?

MBB recruiting event
Most recent answer 15 hours ago
The best answer (on May 22, 2023) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 22, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Mac, Q: Are there questions I should ask at a recruiting event? Or are there questions that recruiters like/dislike to be asked? I would recommend questions related to: Something you cannot easily find online that is ... (read entire answer)
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15 hrs ago 15 hours ago
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Rejected by BCG 2 times. Can I still apply?

Application
Most recent answer 16 hours ago
The best answer (on May 23, 2023) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 23, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, 1) Now that I've accumulated 1 year experience at a tier 2 firm, I'm wondering whether I can still apply to the same office?  Yes, you can totally apply. I would recommend a referral if possible (you can find ... (read entire answer)
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16 hrs ago 16 hours ago
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Current experienced hiring at consulting firms

hiring
Most recent answer 16 hours ago
The best answer (on May 22, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 22, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Hi there,  Unfortunately, there is no reliable way of knowing which ones are still hiring. Plus, these things change rather fast, even from one day to the other.  My suggestion would be to just apply to your preferred o ... (read entire answer)
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16 hrs ago 16 hours ago
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Networking with a screener

networking
Most recent answer 18 hours ago
The best answer (on May 25, 2023) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 25, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Q: I'm going to have a call with the person who screens applications for my school for the office of my top choice. Any tips for how to make that call go as well as it possibly can?  From the title of your pos ... (read entire answer)
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18 hrs ago 18 hours ago
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CV

CV
Most recent answer 18 hours ago
The best answer (on May 25, 2023) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 25, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Q: If you graduated >5 years ago, are your examples post-university? I believe your question is if you should keep university experiences if you graduated 5+ years ago. The answer depends on the “opportunit ... (read entire answer)
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18 hrs ago 18 hours ago
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Case interview - Business terms

Case Interview
Most recent answer 18 hours ago
The best answer (on May 25, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 25, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Hi there,  I would recommend that you try not to learn them by heart and outside of a case context.  What I tell candidates to do is to expose themselves to as many cases as possible as whenever they come across a new t ... (read entire answer)
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18 hrs ago 18 hours ago
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CV editing

CV
Most recent answer 18 hours ago
The best answer (on May 25, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 25, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Hi there,  Let me take them one by one.  1. The second 2. No, don't write about the tasks. You need to then pivot and either speak about performance vs peers or try to somehow link your actions to the impact the busines ... (read entire answer)
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