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Compensation negotiations

compensation negotiation relocation
Anonymous A asked 3 hours ago
Anonymous A asked 3 hours ago
Hi all, Very happy to have an offer that includes base comp and sign on bonus that I am content with. I was wondering if there is any chance i could ask for relocation bonus/costs covered given I have to move across the ... (read entire question)
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Additional exercises for Final Round Interview at Bain

Bain Bain & Company Case Interview Final Round Partner Interview
Most recent answer 4 hours ago
The best answer (5 hours ago) is from:
Cenan
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Expert interview coach and mentor | Strategy&, PwC UK and Germany
Cenan
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 gave the best answer 5 hours ago
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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Proposal Writing

I'm preparing to McK coming next week
Most recent answer 5 hours ago
The best answer (on Aug 23, 2021) is from:
Sofia
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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Sofia
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 gave the best answer on Aug 23, 2021
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Hello, In my experience at McKinsey, consultants are the ones who put together a proposal. As fellow experts have pointed out here, most of the time you will be working on proposals will be when you are on the beach/ben ... (read entire answer)
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Insead MIM vs HEC MIM

Advice insead MBA Application Advice Product Manager
Most recent answer 6 hours ago
The best answer (6 hours ago) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer 6 hours ago
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
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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6 hrs ago 6 hours ago
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How should I prepare for interviews with partners at Bain

Bain & Company Interview Partner Interview
Most recent answer 6 hours ago
The best answer (23 hours ago) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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 gave the best answer 23 hours ago
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
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
Most recent answer 6 hours ago
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Kevin
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McKinsey | PhD in Biostats
Kevin
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 gave the best answer 24 hours ago
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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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
Most recent answer 6 hours ago
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Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer 6 hours ago
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Amar,  great to see that you're taking all the other factors into account during the job search.  Indeed, at this point in life, going for a hectic MBB life might not be the solution.  I'd recommend you look into boutiq ... (read entire answer)
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Is my window for consulting closing?

Recruiting timeline
Most recent answer 6 hours ago
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Krithika
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Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert
Krithika
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 gave the best answer 11 hours ago
Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert
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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6 hrs ago 6 hours ago
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Monitor Deloitte Interview

Deloitte Monitor Interview
Most recent answer 6 hours ago
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Krithika
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Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert
Krithika
Expert
 gave the best answer 11 hours ago
Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert
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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6 hrs ago 6 hours ago
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Written case study presentation

Interview writtencase
Most recent answer 6 hours ago
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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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 gave the best answer 11 hours ago
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
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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7-month tenured BA

BIG3 communication consulting MBB top tips
Most recent answer 6 hours ago
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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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 gave the best answer 11 hours ago
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
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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6 hrs ago 6 hours ago
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Consulting Industry in the UK

consulting recruiting
Most recent answer 6 hours ago
The best answer (11 hours ago) is from:
Krithika
Expert
Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert
Krithika
Expert
 gave the best answer 11 hours ago
Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert
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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6 hrs ago 6 hours ago
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MBB in Dubai

application process Bain & Company BCG consulting dubai McKinsey
Most recent answer 6 hours ago
The best answer (6 hours ago) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer 6 hours ago
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
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
Most recent answer 6 hours ago
The best answer (10 hours ago) is from:
Gero
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Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Gero
Expert
 gave the best answer 10 hours ago
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
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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Seeking Advice: Ideal Timeline and Commitment for Consulting Prep as a University Student

acceleration of preparation europe MBB Mentorship
Most recent answer 15 hours ago
The best answer (on Feb 21, 2024) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Feb 21, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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
Most recent answer 17 hours ago
The best answer (on Apr 15, 2024) is from:
Udayan
Expert
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
Udayan
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 15, 2024
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
I am not sure it is as clearly defined but in general I would go with the longest time frame. The idea for the 1-2 year ban is to ensure that when you apply again you can show meaningful progress professionally from the ... (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
Most recent answer 17 hours ago
The best answer (on Apr 16, 2024) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 16, 2024
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Sorry to hear about the rejections. Regarding your question: Q: Where would you look to find good alternatives to be a competitive candidate for strategy consulting grad roles?  In general, experiences that ca ... (read entire answer)
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BCG internship on CV

BCG
Most recent answer 19 hours ago
The best answer (on Feb 21, 2024) is from:
Florian
Expert
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Feb 21, 2024
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
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
Most recent answer 19 hours ago
The best answer (on Feb 19, 2024) is from:
Gero
Expert
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Gero
Expert
 gave the best answer on Feb 19, 2024
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
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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19 hrs ago 19 hours ago
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Results of Bain's Sova Test

consultant
Most recent answer 19 hours ago
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Feb 17, 2024
Hi, I took the SOVA test a couple of months ago and got invited for the 1st round of interviews. I did not do amazing with time, spent 30 to 40 minutes above the recommended time. However, I was pretty sure I had an abo ... (read entire answer)
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