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Difficult Offer Decision EY

Accenture EY

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Hi, I just started as an Analyst at Accenture and I have been in the recruitment process with EY for quite some time before that. EY has recently offered me a role as a Senior Consultant which pays more than my current ... (read entire question)

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Is there a check between MBB whether I applied to others?

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No, they won't be checking that. I don't think it's legal, it's unethical and moreover, it's not very smart to do. And finally, they have better things to do than stalking candidates. By the way, stating that you are ap ... (read entire answer)

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Re-application to MBB after being counseled to leave.

MBB

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Udayan

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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Udayan

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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Is there a reason you want to go back, especially given that you're doing well and are liked by your team? In terms of going back - of course it's possible but not for the firm you were counseled to leave. For other fir ... (read entire answer)

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Do firms take Masters (MPhil) students for summer internships

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

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Yes, they do. I know a couple of cases when this happened. As long as you have a window of a couple of months, you should be able to do it. Reach out to the target firms and offices and discuss your situation with th ... (read entire answer)

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Delaying graduation to recruit?

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Cristian

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Hi there My strong recommendation is to work backwards from the deadlines, especially since the deadlines are not within your control, whereas your preparation is. So, figure out your target firms and offices and conta ... (read entire answer)

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Where does BCG do their annual cohort kickoffs?

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Oliver

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Former BCG interviewer (75+ interviews for associates, consultants and MBA hires) | I will make your practice perfect

Oliver

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Former BCG interviewer (75+ interviews for associates, consultants and MBA hires) | I will make your practice perfect

Hi,Congratulations on receiving your double offer! I wanted to provide some insights into what you can expect during your first week at BCG and how it aligns with the cohort kick-off process. Regional Training Kick-Off ... (read entire answer)

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When was the last time you found an unusual/unconventional solution to a problem?

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Daniel

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That’s the question to test your creativity and ability to innovate – a some version of that question can be a part of McKinsey Entrepreneurial Drive Dimension. It’s good to give a work example here and highlight the ... (read entire answer)

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Compensation negotiations

compensation negotiation relocation

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Nish

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Ex BCG | MBB | Tier 2 | Building a Problem Solving Mindset | 6yrs of Consulting experience in Asia & Europe

Nish

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Ex BCG | MBB | Tier 2 | Building a Problem Solving Mindset | 6yrs of Consulting experience in Asia & Europe

Hey there Firstly, congratulations on your offer! As someone who received a relocation bonus (in form of a 1 time joining bonus), I would encourage you to definitely ask for it! In fact as recommended by Cristian, you ... (read entire answer)

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Prepare for the job

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Oliver

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Hi there, First of all, I advise you not to worry too much about your business background knowledge before starting your internship. Many hires, the majority in some regions, do not come from an economic or business bac ... (read entire answer)

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BCG Consultant Roles Questions

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Hi, Great to hear that you are applying for BCG. Three suggestions: Depending on the region you are applying in - the easiest way to apply is through a BCG organized recruiting event. They might offer business courses, ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Rejection Email

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Ex- Consultant at Mckinsey (With Offer from BCG too) | Expert Case Coach | Passionate for Case Studies

Santiago

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gave the best answer on Apr 25, 2024

Ex- Consultant at Mckinsey (With Offer from BCG too) | Expert Case Coach | Passionate for Case Studies

The email follows somewhat the standard rejection format, I wouldn't expect from them to reach out. There are way to many applicants at Mckinsey. Don't be discouraged; instead, consider applying to other consulting fir ... (read entire answer)

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Mckinsey interview doubts

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gave the best answer on Apr 25, 2024

It kind of depends on the interviewer. Some would rather have questions after the whole prompt, others give you room to ask in between. Either way, making this a conversation is never regarded as a negative, so you're f ... (read entire answer)

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This question tests your ability to do things 80/20. What is 80/20? It’s a rule which basically states that 80% of the results come just from 20% of your efforts. So, in practice it means that during the stressful sit ... (read entire answer)

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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If I were you, I'd push back to HR and ask for more information. There are rarely any guides on the market for specialised roles because the number of candidates is really low. I've worked with several candidates befo ... (read entire answer)

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Toxic Workplace -Seeking Advice on Promotion and Pay Discrepancy

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Alberto

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Alberto

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Hi there, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To your questions: Q1: How to approach the conversation with the department head effectively? Keep the conversation fact based and try to avoid any kind of emotional res ... (read entire answer)

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How to prepare for a presentation-case-interview?

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Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there, find below two example cases that could be used for the presentation-case interview format. Usually these types of cases will contain a lot of exhibits and data for you to sift through to extract relevant info ... (read entire answer)

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Best time of the year to apply for MBB at Consultant/Associate level

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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Wow, that's a huge question that only triggers more questions from my side. The biggest two are 1. are you applying for a starting role or as an experienced hire 2. what region are you applying to If you're applying f ... (read entire answer)

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Francesco

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Francesco

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Hi there, 1) Does the ban period only apply if a candidate makes it through multiple rounds of interviews but does not receive an offer? Or does even being screened out after the initial application trigger the ban peri ... (read entire answer)

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Tell me about ADL - considering a lateral move there

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Florian

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Florian

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hi there, I don't have specific insights except that ADL is considered a tier-3 firm which comes with the benefits and drawbacks you would expect: Work-life balance is better compared to T2 Trajectory, reputation, exit ... (read entire answer)

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Can I get some more time for my case interviews???

MBB

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gave the best answer on Mar 23, 2024

Hi there, It depends on how you're recruiting. It also depends on the firm and their pipeline/needs. Recognize that if firm x needs to hire people to fill their pipeline requirements, that that is when you want to inter ... (read entire answer)

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