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Most recent answer on Feb 01, 2024
Leonard
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asked on Jan 26, 2024
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Tell me about ADL - considering a lateral move there

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Currently considering an offer to join ADL as a lateral hire. Joining from a Tier 2 firm (think ATK, LEK, RB, etc). Other option is to leave consulting to join industry.  How different/similar is ADL from those firms?  ... (read entire question)
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Taking annual leave during a strategy consulting internship (UK)

internship strategyconsulting tier2
Most recent answer 2 hours ago
The best answer (11 hours ago) is from:
Pedro
Expert
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Pedro
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gave the best answer 11 hours ago
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Let me be quite blunt. You have to consider what your priority is and how you are going to be perceived.  If you are in the middle of a project and ask to be out for a few days to go into a competition, you are signalin ... (read entire answer)
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"Research related to consulting" or "PhD research proposal draft development 4.0"

consulting phd Problem Solving Research
Most recent answer 2 hours ago
The best answer (2 hours ago) is from:
Ian
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#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 2 hours ago
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
The proposed research aims to explore and articulate the similarities and differences between business problem-solving methodologies and scientific (academic) methodologies. This is a valid and potentially insightful re ... (read entire answer)
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Greenfield cases

Bain BCG Case Interview Cases consulting McKinsey
Most recent answer 2 hours ago
The best answer (14 hours ago) is from:
Alberto
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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Alberto
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gave the best answer 14 hours ago
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Hi there, Do you have more context on this? Best, Alberto — Check out my latest case based on a real MBB interview: Sierra Springs
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Roland Berger or Monitor Deloitte?

consulting
Most recent answer 3 hours ago
The best answer (3 hours ago) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer 3 hours ago
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Which firm  would you recommend based on industry focus, international setting (Dubai or APAC) and overall prestige? The one that hires you       ================================= Why the sarcastic answer? Because you'r ... (read entire answer)
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Will joining a T2 hurt my career path pre-MBA?

MBA Application Advice MBB T2
Most recent answer 6 hours ago
The best answer (9 hours ago) is from:
Pedro
Expert
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Pedro
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gave the best answer 9 hours ago
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
In general, it doesn't hurt your career. Particularly since you plan doing it in 3-4 years. Having Mckinsey and a strong role in a good company, becoming an industry specialist, is something MBA admissions value. And if ... (read entire answer)
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Clarifying Ban Periods at Consulting Firms

Case Interview Kearney dubai MBB Mentorship
Most recent answer 12 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 18, 2024) is from:
Ian
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#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 Mar 18, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, In general, the ban applies to all application types (from submitted and not being invited to interview, all the way to getting to the final round and not passing). Please don't try to circumvent. The “bans” a ... (read entire answer)
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External Consultancies 2024 | Wait or sign?

consulting External Consulting
Most recent answer 12 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 18, 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 Mar 18, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
MBB is hiring…. Actively… 1) I know candidates getting offers 2) From online research you can see hiring is happening 3) Even when firms fire, they also hire My strong advice would be to sign the thing you have instead ... (read entire answer)
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Practice materials

materials Practice cases
Most recent answer 13 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 14, 2024) is from:
Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 14, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi Belle, find below some practice cases. There is plenty more material here on PrepLounge that you can just search for and filter according to the specific topics/formats you are interested in. https://www.preplounge.c ... (read entire answer)
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McK Solve server unreachable

Assessment Imbellus McKinsey
Most recent answer 13 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 14, 2024) is from:
Dennis
Expert
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 14, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, sorry to hear about this. I think you have done what you could and tech support has to help you further here. I would just maybe also send a message to the recruiter to keep them in the loop about your issues ... (read entire answer)
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Does McKinsey solve result really matter?

McKinsey McKinsey & Company
Most recent answer 13 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 14, 2024) is from:
Pedro
Expert
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Pedro
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 14, 2024
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Yes, IT MATTERS.  Sure, how much it matters depends on how good is the rest of your application. If everything else is great then, yes, you are likely to be just ticking a box (also likely to do a good job anyway). But ... (read entire answer)
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Advice for a Final year student looking to improve their candidacy

Application Australia Bain BCG Big 4 Boston Consulting Group management consulting McKinsey & Company recruiting
Most recent answer 13 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 15, 2024) is from:
Sohini
Expert
Ex- Strategy Consultant ZS Associate | Commercial Strategy Director | Michigan MBA | Pharma/Financial Svc. /Tech Expert
Sohini
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 15, 2024
Ex- Strategy Consultant ZS Associate | Commercial Strategy Director | Michigan MBA | Pharma/Financial Svc. /Tech Expert
Hi, Since you already have a consulting offer, asssuming  what you want to improve your candidacy for MBB - I would suggest you reach out to alumni from your university who have worked at MBBs, and try to get their advi ... (read entire answer)
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Best time of the year to apply for MBB at Consultant/Associate level

timing
Most recent answer 13 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 15, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 15, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
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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If an MBB firm takes a long time to give a final offer for a summer internship after final round, is it a good sign or a bad sign?

Bain & Company BCG consulting Final Round internship Interview interview questions McKinsey waiting period
Most recent answer 13 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 16, 2024) is from:
Udayan
Expert
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 16, 2024
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
While it’s hard to know for sure, what’s most likely happening is that they are deciding how many people they want to hire next year and are going to give an offer based on that number. Unfortunately there’s not that mu ... (read entire answer)
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[Experienced Hire] - Why MBB?

Bain & Company MBB McKinsey & Company preplounge
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The best answer (on Mar 17, 2024) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Mar 17, 2024
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Philip, Sorry to hear about the rejection. In terms of your questions: 1) Should the last aspect (to make money) from my three career aspects not have been explained/mentioned during the interview? I would not recomm ... (read entire answer)
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Seeking Advice on Coping with Stress at My Consulting Job

entry level stress
Question edited 13 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 16, 2024) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 16, 2024
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your negative experience in your current job! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, managing stress in a high-pressure job like consultin ... (read entire answer)
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How to prepare for upcoming McK and BCG interviews? Germany / Full-Time Entry Role

BCG Case Interview hiring Hiring freeze? Should I apply now and wait? McKinsey
Most recent answer 13 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 18, 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 Mar 18, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You can go to a tennis court and hit a tennis ball + play with friends, but that doesn't necessarily mean you are ready. Or, you might be ready. We don't know. You've taken the “steps” required. But, quality m ... (read entire answer)
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McKinsey's PEPI vs. BCG's PIPE? Which is stronger?

BCG McKinsey Private Equity
Most recent answer 13 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 17, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 17, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Within DACH, I estimate McKinsey's practice to be much larger (no quantifiable data, though, assuming based on McK's relative size to Bain and the fact that the PEPI practice is one of the core ones for McK).  Yes, they ... (read entire answer)
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Suicide at Mckinsey

McKinsey
Most recent answer 13 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 17, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 17, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
It's a really sad thing that happened.  To my knowledge, they respond whenever any such significant events take place. Presumably, they haven't yet had the chance, or they are not aligned in terms of what they would lik ... (read entire answer)
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