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I have received offers for an internship from both McKinsey and BCG in a Southern Europe office. I am considering accepting both and thus doing the internship next year with first McKinsey and then BCG later the same year. Do you see any issues/problems doing this?
I have received offers for an internship from both McKinsey and BCG in a Southern Europe office. I am considering accepting both and thus doing the internship next year with first McKinsey and then BCG later the same year. Do you see any issues/problems doing this?
Congratulations! I don't see an issue with that - just one recommendation: If you happen to get staffed on clients that operate in the same industry, although unlikely, flag this to the staffing team of your second internship. You want to avoid any perceived conflict of interest.
Congratulations! I don't see an issue with that - just one recommendation: If you happen to get staffed on clients that operate in the same industry, although unlikely, flag this to the staffing team of your second internship. You want to avoid any perceived conflict of interest.
I think this is a fantastic opportunity! Not only are you improving your odds of getting a full-time offer, but you're getting extra training, extra resume padding, and a taste for both companies (in order to make a more informed decision about which one to join).
I agree with Udayan - As long as there is at least a 2-3 week gap in between these internships I would 100% go for it!
Hi there,
I think this is a fantastic opportunity! Not only are you improving your odds of getting a full-time offer, but you're getting extra training, extra resume padding, and a taste for both companies (in order to make a more informed decision about which one to join).
I agree with Udayan - As long as there is at least a 2-3 week gap in between these internships I would 100% go for it!
I think that in theory, the other respondents are right to say there is nothing wrong with doing two internships, and that it is totally feasible. Having said that, why would you do that? If you already know which of the companies you prefer (e.g. culture, ways of working, brand, focus industries in your local office) just go for that option, be at your best and trust that you will land the offer. Instead of wasting another 3-4 months on the other internship, just finish your studies early or start working so you gain even more experience. Or even better: go on a well-deserved 3-4 month holiday, to fully recharge your batteries before kicking off your career. So many people regret that they didn't do just that before launching their careers.
Worst case scenario, you do the internship and you don't get the full time offer. Even then, I am 100% confident that the other company (to whom you don't need to tell that you are going to do an internship at the competitor) will still receive you with open arms.
Cheers
Congrats on both offers!
I think that in theory, the other respondents are right to say there is nothing wrong with doing two internships, and that it is totally feasible. Having said that, why would you do that? If you already know which of the companies you prefer (e.g. culture, ways of working, brand, focus industries in your local office) just go for that option, be at your best and trust that you will land the offer. Instead of wasting another 3-4 months on the other internship, just finish your studies early or start working so you gain even more experience. Or even better: go on a well-deserved 3-4 month holiday, to fully recharge your batteries before kicking off your career. So many people regret that they didn't do just that before launching their careers.
Worst case scenario, you do the internship and you don't get the full time offer. Even then, I am 100% confident that the other company (to whom you don't need to tell that you are going to do an internship at the competitor) will still receive you with open arms.
There is no issue with that if you have different timings. However, you might get an offer from McKinsey after your internship and you'll have to make a decision whether to sign it or not.
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Hi,
There is no issue with that if you have different timings. However, you might get an offer from McKinsey after your internship and you'll have to make a decision whether to sign it or not.
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McKinsey Questions
Tell me of a situation where you had an opinion and no one seemed to agree with you.
What was your goal when you decided to join university / work / clubs / a sports team?
Did you have a goal that you were not able to reach? What did you do?
What do you want to be remembered for and how are you achieving it?
What is your typical way of dealing with conflict?
Tell me of a situation where you had an opinion and no one seemed to agree with you.
What was your goal when you decided to join university / work / clubs / a sports team?
Did you have a goal that you were not able to reach? What did you do?
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BCG Questions
What arouses your interest when you are working / studying / doing another activity (from the CV)?
Tell me of a time where you had no idea what you were doing.
When did you use an uncommon approach to do something?
Have you ever had responsibility for other people?
Tell me of a situation where you were not the official leader.
What arouses your interest when you are working / studying / doing another activity (from the CV)?
Tell me of a time where you had no idea what you were doing.
When did you use an uncommon approach to do something?
Have you ever had responsibility for other people?
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The mission of SmartBridge is to help as many students as possible to complete studies and prevent that they drop from the school system, in particular in disadvantaged areas.
The client is considering starting operations for its services in the Chicago area. They hired us to understand if that makes sense. Due to the nonprofit regulation, SmartBridge should operate on its own in the market, without any partnership.
How would you help our client?
Our client is SmartBridge, a nonprofit educational institution offering face-to-face tutoring services. The client operates in the US.
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Espresso, Whatelse?Espresso Whatelse is an Italian company that produces coffee and espresso machines since 1908. It is the Italian market leader and has a strong presence overall in Europe. In 2019, Espresso Whatelse has increased its revenues but it has seen declining profit margin.
Your client wants to understand the root causes of this 2019 trend and how to increase its profit margin again.
Espresso Whatelse is an Italian company that produces coffee and espresso machines since 1908. It is the Italian market leader and has a strong presence overall in Europe. In 2019, Espresso Whatelse has increased its revenues but it has seen declining profit margin.
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Hot WheelsProblem definition: Our client is Korean Car Parts (KCP), a multi-national original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of car parts based in Korea. They've recently seen a decline in profits and have brought us in to understand how to address this falling profitability.
Problem definition: Our client is Korean Car Parts (KCP), a multi-national original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of car parts based in Korea. They've recently seen a decline in profits and have brought us in to understand how to address this falling profitability.
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