I understand the challenges you're currently facing and can relate to your situation quite well. Just like you, I have also worked in IT consulting for a Big 4 firm and experienced my fair share of setbacks and struggles along the way.

However, with effort and perseverance, I managed to secure an offer from Bain & Company, as well as three second-tier companies. Additionally, I went through the final rounds of interviews with the rest of the MBB firms. I mention this to assure you that setbacks shouldn't discourage you, as they are part of the journey toward achieving your goals.

As September approaches, it's natural to feel a sense of urgency and concern about the future. However, I encourage you to stay positive and leverage the time you have available to dedicate focused efforts toward your preparation. Even small steps can make a significant difference.

If you need any guidance or support during your preparation, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'm more than willing to help answer any questions you may have or provide resources to assist you in your journey. Remember, you have the potential to excel, and your determination will pay off.

Wishing you all the best as you embark on your preparation journey. Feel free to contact me if you require a little push :)

Best,

Iago

Hi there,

100% agree with Pedro.

Get a coach.

I have never seen a better example of when coaching is needed.

1. You want this badly
2. You didn't even pass 1st round before: something is fundamentally wrong with your approach
3. You have $ to spare (current job)
4. I can tell from your question wording that you have a bit of a messy/scattered mind…you're thinking/communicating too many things at one that don't matter - coaching helps to fix this!

Please reach out for coaching.

Here's some reading to help: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/pitfalls-case-interview-preparation

Hi there, 

Sorry - it sounds like you're in a bit of a tough spot. 

It might help to reframe all of this as part of the process. Sometimes it just takes a while until we get the things that we want. Life can often get in the way. The point is to just try your best at each moment and then let the results follow. 

In terms of what you can practically do:

1. Reflect on the feedback provided during the last round of interviews. Try to understand what didn't work. Plan how you can improve on those areas.
2. Set a cadence for practice. It's more important to be consistent than to be intense. Aim to practice regularly and literally block a time during the day that is dedicated for practice. Do it at a moment when you are rested and focused. It might mean waking up earlier in the morning and thus going earlier to bed. 
3. Get a coach. Even if it's for one session, get someone who can provide a diagnostic to tell you where to put the 20% of energy to get 80% of the results. Especially if you are stranded for time, that is crucial.

Best,
Cristian

Look, you have a job. Of course you want to change, but in the great scheme of things (i.e. in the long run), it doesn't really matter if you interview in 6, 12 or 18 months. You have an obviously great profile because you received so many invitations to interterview. So getting an interview again is not going to be a problem.

What matters is that you are prepared. Now, you seem to think that your problem is time. But it is NOT. You probably had 6 or more interviews (and a very good CV) and you failed every one of them.

You probably prepared for those interviews. You went to the last interview with a lot of experience already from all the previous interviews. And you still failed to pass to the 2nd round.

So… there is something fundamentally wrong in your approach. This is your real problem. Because if doesn't matter if you have 6, 12 or 18 months if you don't change what is wrong in your approach. 

Most likely, your previous approach to practicing was so wrong that it is actually positive that you are not practicing. Taking time to forget can actually be a good thing!!

So: FIRST figure out what you were doing wrong. 
SECOND figure out how long you need to prepare the right way. 
In some cases, it is a matter of just a few weeks.