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Speed Date - Kearney Mediterranean

A.T. Kearney ATK First Round fit interview tips
Most recent answer on Dec 16, 2020
The best answer (on Dec 14, 2020) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 14, 2020
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, You will have the following questions: “Tell me about yourself” or “walk me through your resume”- this is how Consultants usually begin the interview. It's an opportunity for them to learn about you and to pick ... (read entire answer)
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ATKearney what to do?

2nd round ATKearney ATK ATKearney
Most recent answer on Sep 02, 2020
The best answer (on Feb 14, 2019) is from:
Sidi
Expert
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
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 gave the best answer on Feb 14, 2019
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi Anonymous, this sometimes happens - especially with smaller firms in remote offices (emerging markets) with not so well-established processes. I would reach out again - if possible by phone. However don't worry! Th ... (read entire answer)
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AT Kearney: apply for my home country while confirmed 1st round interviews in the Middle East?

A.T. Kearney ATK ATKearney reapply
Most recent answer on Aug 18, 2020
The best answer (on Oct 29, 2019) 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 Oct 29, 2019
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Anonymous, I believe this would be a risky strategy. A better approach would be to apply to other consulting companies (either in the Middle East or in your home country), try to get an offer and followup with ATK ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 18, 2020 on Aug 18, 2020
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ATK Phone screening questions and process

ATK ATKearney dubai Initial call phone screen
Most recent answer on Apr 12, 2020
The best answer (on Feb 10, 2020) is from:
saleh
saleh gave the best answer on Feb 10, 2020
Hi, I had my phone screen last week and it's pretty much just having an informal chat about yourself and Kearney. They asked me to go through my CV briefly and then explained what they are currently doing in terms of ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 12, 2020 on Apr 12, 2020
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Tier 2 offer accepted but MBB interview coming up

ATK Bain BCG MBB McKinsey tier2
Most recent answer on Sep 13, 2019
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Daniel
Expert
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Daniel
Expert
 gave the best answer on Sep 13, 2019
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
My advice: you are in a position every candidate dreams of, so enjoy it and do not stress too much! You have a luxury of going into the BCG interview being calm and knowing you have ATK offer in your pocket (and I would ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 13, 2019 on Sep 13, 2019
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Is it easy to get an offer from McKinsey after short experience at ATK

ATK BCG McKinsey offer
Most recent answer on Jun 18, 2019
The best answer (on Jun 18, 2019) is from:
Deniz
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5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 400+ Trainees | Free 15-min Consultation Call
Deniz
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jun 18, 2019
5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 400+ Trainees | Free 15-min Consultation Call
Hi, I have gone through the same situation about 5 years ago. It took me quite a few application rounds (three years) to get an offer from BCG. When I first applied during my third (last) year at uni, I wasn't even ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 18, 2019 on Jun 18, 2019
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Full time offer after A.T. Kearney Summer Trainee

A.T. Kearney A.T.K. ATK ATKearney
Recent activity on Mar 14, 2019
The best answer (on Mar 14, 2019) is from:
Tomás
Associate at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Tomás gave the best answer on Mar 14, 2019
Associate at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
I would say there's a chance of 90% you'll get an offer if you perform well during the internship. But obviously it depends on the location and probably on the recruiting needs of that particular office by that time. Go ... (read entire answer)
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Interview for Tier 2 Firms

A.T. Kearney A.T.K. AT Kearney ATK ATKearney
Recent activity on Nov 30, 2018
The best answer (on Nov 30, 2018) is from:
Guennael
Expert
Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews
Guennael
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2018
Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews
Nothing specific to ATK as far as I know: first you apply, then you get an interview, then you go through the exact same process as everyone else. Typically in consultancies, the interview format is the same for MBA a ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 30, 2018 on Nov 30, 2018
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Differences between Senior BA & BA in ATK

A.T. Kearney ATK
Recent activity on May 07, 2018
The best answer (on May 07, 2018) 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 May 07, 2018
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Anonymous, I don’t have direct experience with ATK, but as general rule for MBB the differences between BA and SBA are the following: Better client relationship skills – assumption you could be left with a clie ... (read entire answer)
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on May 07, 2018 on May 07, 2018
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MBB interview timing (vs ATK)

ATK McKinsey
Recent activity on Jan 17, 2017
The best answer (on Jan 17, 2017) is from:
Guennael
Expert
Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews
Guennael
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 17, 2017
Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews
Extra live practice is definitely a plus so I'd interview at ATK this week vs. after McK. I wouldn't worry too much about getting an ATK offer before an MB one though. Assuming it happens (I hope for you that it does), ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 17, 2017 on Jan 17, 2017
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