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compensation negotiation relocation

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Francesco

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Hi there, Congratulations on the offer! Regarding your question: Q: I was wondering if there is any chance I could ask for relocation bonus/costs covered given I have to move across the world for the job. Given you hav ... (read entire answer)

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Consulting Profile

Bain BCG europe Latam MBB recruiting Referral

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Hagen

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Hagen

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Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, I would advise you to explicitly ask for the referral at the end of your conversation. It's important to be clear about your intentions af ... (read entire answer)

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There is a small difference of numbers used between the graph given in question 2 (3.5$ for personal product) vs the price used in the correction (3$)

Car Convenience (McKinsey 1st & 2nd round)

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Consulting Industry in the UK

consulting recruiting

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Krithika

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Krithika

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With the consulting industry facing challenges due to broad cuts across Tier 1 and Tier 2 firms, including MBB, it's a bit of a mixed bag in terms of hiring. I've heard from contacts that McKinsey, for instance, is curr ... (read entire answer)

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MBB in Dubai

application process Bain & Company BCG consulting dubai McKinsey

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Cristian

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Cristian

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Adelina, Happy to provide a perspective on this since about a third of my candidates focus on ME (esp Dubai & Riyadh) and have helped with getting several offers in the region in the past weeks. First of all - it' ... (read entire answer)

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Highlighting international projects in the CV

CV international projects internship

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Gero

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Gero

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Hi there, Great question and a valid concern. I frequently see candidates being rejected by top consulting firms in Germany due to a lack of international experience. I would share two pieces of advice: 1. It is a good ... (read entire answer)

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Additional exercises for Final Round Interview at Bain

Bain Bain & Company Case Interview Final Round Partner Interview

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Cenan

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Expert interview coach and mentor | Strategy&, PwC UK and Germany

Cenan

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Expert interview coach and mentor | Strategy&, PwC UK and Germany

Hi there, I would focus on the feedback and practice structuring cases. A poor structure sets you back from the start and can make it very difficult to solve a case. One common mistake most people do is trying to memori ... (read entire answer)

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Insead MIM vs HEC MIM

Advice insead MBA Application Advice Product Manager

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Cristian

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Cristian

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Congrats! Both are amazing places. I've had candidates from both and also helped people get into both schools. Really, you can't go wrong with whichever you choose. Basically, if I were you, I'd just try to set my prio ... (read entire answer)

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Which consulting companies should I target, I'm 36 years old with a decade of experience in a B2B manufacturing firm in India.

age consulting pricing strategy

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Francesco

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Francesco

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Hi Amar, 1) Are there other firms that I could try for? For strategy consulting positions, I don’t think you will find a good work-life balance in any top firm. Possibly some boutiques specifically focused on a niche mi ... (read entire answer)

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Is my window for consulting closing?

Recruiting timeline

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Krithika

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Krithika

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I understand your concerns about the right time to apply for consulting positions and how your entrepreneurial and professional experiences might impact your applications. Here's some insight based on my own career path ... (read entire answer)

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Monitor Deloitte Interview

Deloitte Monitor Interview

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Krithika

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Krithika

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I dont have direct experience with Deloitte's interview process but based on having done similar interviews in the past and the short prep time, I dont think visual slides are expected. Based on the typical format for ... (read entire answer)

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Written case study presentation

Interview writtencase

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Udayan

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Udayan

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Hi, since there are no specifics you have provided, here are some tips for writing a good presentation on a case. 1. Structure Your Document Clearly: Executive Summary: Begin with a concise summary that outlines the c ... (read entire answer)

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How should I prepare for interviews with partners at Bain

Bain & Company Interview Partner Interview

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Francesco

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Francesco

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Hi there, Q: I want to ask the highly possible format of the interview and how should I prepare for it? A final round normally has the same structure as the first round (fit + case + your questions). In a final round, t ... (read entire answer)

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Missed feedback call post interview (MBB)

Bain BCG MBB McKinsey

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Kevin

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Kevin

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gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2024

McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

This is certainly not ideal because these firms value professionalism a lot. That said, the impact is largely dependent on how you handled the situation. Did you promptly apologize to the firm explaining why you missed ... (read entire answer)

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7-month tenured BA

BIG3 communication consulting MBB top tips

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Dennis

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Dennis

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Hi there, this is something that is a typical problem for people who are new to consulting and it improves over time. Of course you need to incorporate the feedback you receive on it but you'll get the hang of it. Some ... (read entire answer)

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Seeking Advice: Ideal Timeline and Commitment for Consulting Prep as a University Student

acceleration of preparation europe MBB Mentorship

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Hi there, I provide a fully tailored, detailed prep plan to all my candidates based on key questions/situations. However, here are some of the generalized points: What would you recommend as an ideal timeline and time c ... (read entire answer)

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When is the 12-month ban counted from?

MBB

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Cristian

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Apr 15, 2024

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It's not a fixed time. It's rather an indicative period of time, which they assume is necessary for you to develop the additional skills to make it worth interviewing you. So even if 8 months have passed since you wer ... (read entire answer)

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Where should I look for last minute summer internships if I want to go into MBB?

Bain & Company BCG MBB McKinsey strategy consulting Summer Internship

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Apr 16, 2024

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Sorry to hear about this. Indeed, you need to go broad, especially in the current market. For when you apply again, you might want to use this: Expert Guide: Build A Winning Application Strategy For now, I would recom ... (read entire answer)

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BCG internship on CV

BCG

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Florian

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Florian

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Hi there, A BCG internship is never a bad thing to have on the resume, especially if it comes from MENA, which is an exciting growth region! 1. Depends largely on the types of projects. I general, it's not an easier off ... (read entire answer)

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Terminology BCG opposed to other firms

BCG BCG Case Interview

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Gero

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Gero

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gave the best answer on Feb 19, 2024

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Hi there, I agree with Avinash here. It is totally expected that you apply to different firms and, in general, you do not have to learn a specific firm's language to be successful! That being said, you should nonetheles ... (read entire answer)

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