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Greenfield cases

Bain BCG Case Interview Cases consulting McKinsey
Most recent answer 3 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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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
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Ex- Strategy Consultant ZS Associate | Commercial Strategy Director | Michigan MBA | Pharma/Financial Svc. /Tech Expert
Sohini
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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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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
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
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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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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
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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 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
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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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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Bcg middle east intern count

BCG internship MBB
Most recent answer on Mar 16, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 03, 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
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gave the best answer on Mar 03, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, My understand is they are hiring. I wouldn't say agressively, but hiring is happening. Who cares about headcount and pass rate… Apply Network Perform your best If the headcount is 2 and pass rate is 5%, compar ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 16, 2024 on Mar 16, 2024
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BCG Recruiter Question

BCG MBB Recruiter recruiting
Most recent answer on Mar 13, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 09, 2024) is from:
Niklas
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McKinsey Jr. Engagement Manager | Interviewer at McK| Coached numerous candidates to secure MBB offers | University of Oxford
Niklas
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gave the best answer on Mar 09, 2024
McKinsey Jr. Engagement Manager | Interviewer at McK| Coached numerous candidates to secure MBB offers | University of Oxford
Hi, thanks for sharing this. I would not interpret too much into the recruiter not answering for one day. MBB consultancies tend to have a highly professional recruitment process, so they will usually not "leave you han ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 13, 2024 on Mar 13, 2024
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Roland Berger Final Round

Bain BCG Mck RolandBerger
Most recent answer on Mar 12, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 12, 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
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gave the best answer on Mar 12, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, in addition to all the comments and explanations, find below a few practice cases that are representative of the Roland Berger style across various interview rounds: https://www.preplounge.com/de/case-sammlung ... (read entire answer)
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How to make an oral presentation of the case analysis at the BCG written case interview?

BCG Case case interview preparation MBB presentation written case
Most recent answer on Mar 12, 2024
The best answer (on Oct 08, 2017) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Oct 08, 2017
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Here I've uploaded some written case samples (incl BCG) https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5qxal/AABeUN6mtiGkWhEklRjszX2Oa?dl=0 The best way to prepare is the following: Check if the calculator is allowe ... (read entire answer)
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Roland Berger second round interview: Written case

BCG Case Interview Roland Berger Written written case
Most recent answer on Mar 12, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 12, 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
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gave the best answer on Mar 12, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, in addition to all the comments and explanations, find below an exemplary case that can be used to practice such a presentation interview format. https://www.preplounge.com/de/case-sammlung/candidate-led-uebli ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 12, 2024 on Mar 12, 2024
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How to ask for strategy role

A.T. Kearney Bain BCG BCG McKinsey and Bain Big Four - Strategy Client and MBB FTIConsulting MBB
Most recent answer on Mar 09, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 08, 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 08, 2024
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, 1) Recruitment have returned with implementation role. Whilst I don't mind implementation I prefer strategy core role. How do I ask for this without sounding like I don't appreciate the implementation role tha ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 09, 2024 on Mar 09, 2024
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BCG Final round - Lateral hire

BCG fit interview Lateral Hire
Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 06, 2024) is from:
Gero
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Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Gero
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gave the best answer on Mar 06, 2024
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Hi Julie,Happy to provide my perspective as a former BCG Lateral Hire Interviewer.First, It is important that you understand the background of this question, that means why it is being asked.SituationAs lateral hire you ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 07, 2024 on Mar 07, 2024
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WEF nexus

BCG Energy McKinsey Water flows
Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 06, 2024) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Mar 06, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Wow, that's a really specific one.  My recommendation for you would be to reach out directly via LinkedIn to consultants who work in this space and ask them this question.  Here's how to do it in terms of identifying th ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 07, 2024 on Mar 07, 2024
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BCG Response Time

BCG BCG Case Interview HR MBB rejection
Most recent answer on Mar 06, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 05, 2024) is from:
Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
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gave the best answer on Mar 05, 2024
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Hi, sorry to hear about the long wait time. In my opinion that is one of the hardest parts of the interview process. In general I would say only a rejection is a rejection. There are many moving parts to an interview pr ... (read entire answer)
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Hiring freeze MBB Germany

Bain BCG BCG McKinsey and Bain hiring Hiring freeze? Should I apply now and wait? McKinsey
Most recent answer on Mar 06, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 05, 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
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gave the best answer on Mar 05, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, hiring slowdown for sure, complete hiring freeze not to my knowledge. Tier 2s are also still interviewing and hiring. But the chances of getting an offer are certainly slimmer now. So you need to apply broadly ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 06, 2024 on Mar 06, 2024
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Are Offeree Weekends evaluative?

Bain BCG McKinsey offer weekend
Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 04, 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
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gave the best answer on Feb 04, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You are completely and utterly safe. Don't worry! The only risk would be if you had been totally debaucherous (e.g. illegal activities, really poor form, etc.). Being lower key, quieter, etc. is truly not prob ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 05, 2024 on Mar 05, 2024
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When should I expect to hear back from BCG London?

Actively preparing for interviews with Bain and BCG BCG BCG Case Interview bcg consultant Boston Consulting Group CV screening MBB Screening
Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 31, 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
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gave the best answer on Jan 31, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, I would say a typical timeline from submitting your application to ultimately receiving an offer (if that were to happen) is often between 6-8 weeks.  If you apply in Q4, the process tends to be slower on aver ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 05, 2024 on Mar 05, 2024
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How to ask MBB recruiter to prolong the interview for several months?

Bain BCG HR MBB McKinsey
Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 01, 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
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gave the best answer on Feb 01, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You can simply say that! Explain that you would like more time to put your best forward. Check with them that this is ok AND tell them you're happy to proceed and make it work if they cannot move the date. And ... (read entire answer)
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Failed aptitude test but have upcoming partner meeting

aptitude test Bain Bain & Company BCG BCG Case Interview BCG McKinsey and Bain Coffee Chat McKinsey partner rejection
Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 29, 2024) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Jan 29, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi Steph! I like your resilience and problem-solving ability.  In short, you should use these calls to better understand what it takes to be successful during the recruitment process. It's also important to have a perso ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 05, 2024 on Mar 05, 2024
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BCG SSA Application

BCG BCG Case Interview Latin America MBB
Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 29, 2024) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Jan 29, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Sounds like you have a great profile.  Grades matter a lot less than candidates assume they do. And for a good reason.  Think about it - consulting firms want top performers, people who are problem solvers, who show cur ... (read entire answer)
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