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Motivation to prep for full time recruitment

2021 full-time motivation

Most recent answer on Jun 14, 2022

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2020

Dear A, Things that motivates me every day is setting a clear goal on the one hand, and time pressure — on the other. So, first identify the companies which you really want to join and be part of, and secondly set for ... (read entire answer)

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Mck online application status

2021 2nd Round McKinsey

Most recent answer on Jun 09, 2022

gave the best answer on Jun 04, 2021

Hi there, This doesn't mean anything yet! They are working through the details. Honestly, this could be negative (they're having final discussions but doesn't look good) or positive (they need to work through your c ... (read entire answer)

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Power Round?

2021

Most recent answer on Jul 20, 2021

gave the best answer on Jul 20, 2021

Yes! This is a "one and only" interview process. As in, after the 3 interviews, they will make a final decision as to whether you will be joining the firm or not. Good luck!

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Advice on how best to approach this problem

2021

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Clara

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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Clara

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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! Written case interviews are indeed becoming very fashionable nowadays as a way to interview! Remember that the skillset tested is the same than in the "usual" cases, hence, all the practice you may have done ... (read entire answer)

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What are McKinsey Cases really like?

1st round interview 2021 McKinsey

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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

Florian

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gave the best answer on Aug 17, 2021

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

Hey there, ----- UPDATE I have written a detailed insider perspective on the McKinsey case interview here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/mckinsey-interview ----- McKinsey cases are a bit different and I would definitely ... (read entire answer)

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Marakon and LEK Associate 2021 - Have people heard back?

2021 associate LEK Marakon

Most recent answer on Nov 17, 2020

Anonymous B gave the best answer on Nov 16, 2020

I applied to Marakon but haven't heard back; a friend of mine has received an invitation to LEK's online assessment for the Associate position.

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Marakon Associate Role 2021

2021 associate Marakon

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gave the best answer on Nov 13, 2020

Hi there, These dates should always be taken with a grain of salt! Furthermore, they're likely to notify candidates on the last day. If you don't hear anything by EoD, then next Monday feel free to reach out...howev ... (read entire answer)

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