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Which complexity does the Junior Associate/Associate Role emobody vs. the Business Analyst Role at McKinsey ( or Visiting Associate vs. Sr Visiting Associate/Consultant at BCG) ?

BA vs Associate
Most recent answer on Dec 24, 2023
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Alberto
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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Hi there, In my experience working with all these profiles at McKinsey, I would say there are 3 main differences of the (Junior) Associate role compared with BAs You lead your own workstream within a project and you are ... (read entire answer)
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Bain and Kearney reapplication

A.T. Kearney BA vs Associate Bain & Company
Most recent answer on Jun 10, 2022
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Kurt
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Conducted over 100 interviews for grads, interns & experienced hires
Kurt
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Conducted over 100 interviews for grads, interns & experienced hires
Hi - great questions.I don't have an understanding of the mechanics of HR policies on re-applying for those particular firms. I do have a different perspective though that I hope is helpful for you.I see a lot of questi ... (read entire answer)
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