Hi All,
Is this course good enought to provide enough excel skills for MBB job ? Any other alternative course ? Thank you
https://www.wallstreetprep.com/self-study-programs/excel-crash-course/
Hi All,
Is this course good enought to provide enough excel skills for MBB job ? Any other alternative course ? Thank you
https://www.wallstreetprep.com/self-study-programs/excel-crash-course/
Hey there,
I don't believe that is necessary as others have pointed out already. If you are interested in preparing for your new role, I'd suggest the following:
When I got the offer some years ago I did the same. I reached out to people I knew in McKinsey and people who interviewed me to ask: what can I do to make the start easier? how can I prepare?
The answer from everyone was: Relax! Enjoy your time before you start and don't think about it. You will figure it out on the job. I followed that advice and it made sense to me once I joined.
When you start at an MBB there are 2 ways to learn:
Knowing that, if we now go back to square one in your MBB journey it makes perfect sense to enter the firm with a blank slate with a lot of curiosity and eagerness to soak it all up and quickly learn the ropes.
No book, no training, no coach can prepare you for your first day, your first week, your first engagement. Nothing matches the experience and the learning and this is a good thing (also the reason why ex-MBBs are valued highly on the job market).
You will learn everything you need to master while doing it. You will be thrown in the cold water and need to swim. However, your colleagues will always be happy to help you and mentor you. And for the rest, you will figure everything out along the way. The key here is always to ask for tips, shortcuts, feedback, etc. Don't be quiet if you get stuck.
Also, for every technical problem (IT, Excel question, etc) McKinsey has a Global Helpdesk and the rule is to call them for every problem you can't solve within 5 minutes. They will fix your computer, guide you through Excel formulas, etc. I am sure the others have a similar model.
Lastly, if you have no domain knowledge about a certain industry or topic, read through the internal library of documentation (which is endless) and call some of the firm experts on the topic. Usually, they are happy to offer you a short call to get you up to speed.
Don't sweat the small stuff and enjoy the ride!
Florian
Hi there,
This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it:
In case you want a more detailed discussion on what actually to prepare for your upcoming career entry, please feel free to contact me directly.
I hope this helps,
Hagen
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Hi!
Yes, it is a good course. I'd also consider other free ones. There are plenty of them and the quality is usually good for beginners and intermediates.
Hope this helps.
Best,
Anto
Hi there,
If you have the time, it certainly won't hurt!
That said, there are plenty of free resources as well.
Here are some other Q&As that might be helpful to you regarding prep + material:
https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/financial-modeling-skills-7079
Yes, it has what you need for MBB, but you don't really need it as you'll get that training at MBB as well.
Yep, the Wallstreet course is good.
If you are looking even more cheaper or free options, check out these threads:
Might I suggest searching YouTube for this - you might find better Excel tutorials - of a shorter duration - and free.
Do DM me - can share some links.