Preparation Advice for Re-Application to MBB

Hello there,

Given that you will be applying in the next 12 months, MBB would expect that you have made progression in your experience (reflected in your CV), which is in line with their expected trajectory. As such, it is imperative to keep improving your CV as the same CV might not have the same strength to get you similar opportunity in the next 12 months if no further development is shown.

The next important thing is to improve your case performance in the identified improvement potential areas based on your feedback from your earlier interviews.

Also, what might help is adding these with in-demand skillsets such as data science / statistics or programming (R, Python) or domain-specific knowledge such as digital transformation, industry 4.0, or blockchain to further differentiate your profile.

Hope it helps.

Kind regards,
Nathan

Hi,

First of all, you need to get some feedback to identify where the gaps are. I believe it can be not only non-conventional cases, since we usually don't know what we don't know

Once you know your gaps - you can ask more specifically

As for non-conventional cases - I have dedicated sessions on them. I usually give the homework of 10 cases and then we go through them during one session. Happy to help

Best

I recommend refreshing both the fit and the business case preparation with all the most common problems. It will be important to work on the negative feedback received: interviewers will assess if you improve them

Best,
Antonello

Hi Anonymous,

a couple of tips:

• Be sure to show a progression in your CV – there is no guarantee they will invite you again unless you show signs of growth
• Identify the areas of improvement – besides unusual cases, was there anything else you could improve (fit, graph interpretation, math speed)? If they didn’t provide you feedback, you can ask for it. Once identified, work on those areas at regular intervals in the next months (if you need tips on them, feel free to post which they are for suggestions)
• Find referrals for your new applications in case you don’t have currently any - you can find more on referrals here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/hey-everyonehope-all-is-well-3176

Best,

Francesco

Hi,

Of course, focus on your weaknesses! Refresh the table stakes, but make a concerted effort to progress in the areas they identified as lacking (I assume you received feedback on this).

Highly recommend you try a "new" approach as well, given you fell short in your initial preparations.

Booking time with a case coach here would be invaluable as well. I'd be happy to give you a tough case, thoroughly testing all criteria, and then come up with a tailored training plan for you!

Dear A!

I would like to recommend you not only to prepare your enhanced CV but also to start practicing cases with partners here or locally. It is important to work with experienced partners or coaches who can provide good feedback and give you an understanding of your strengths and weaknesses!

Besides, you can purchase and read Viktor Cheng Book and listen to his website called LOMS. 

I wish you good luck during your re-Application to MBB!