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Applying to BCG and BCG Platinion Simultaneously?

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Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

gave the best answer on Feb 28, 2024

Hi there, Nice work! Please focus on your interview. You have a shot at the job - stay focused on BCG itself! IF that fails, there might be a Platinion event. But, right now, your goal is to ace the Generalist interview ... (read entire answer)

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BCG Germany Interviews Postponed

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Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023

Daniel

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Daniel

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gave the best answer on Apr 09, 2020

McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews

Here is the latest news from BCG Germany (see screenshot of the email below): Video interviews were a temporary solution – now they implemented a full stop of recruiting for entry positons Start in 2020 not guaran ... (read entire answer)

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MBB/T2 Germany Language Requirements

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Most recent answer on Jul 11, 2023

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Jul 11, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi Aaron, First of all, congratulations on the offer from Mannheim Business School! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, your German language proficiency at a C1/C2 level is impressive a ... (read entire answer)

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Gibt es bei MBB in Deutschland voraussichtlich einen Hiring Freeze fuer Berater mit Berufserfahrung in diesem Jahr?

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Most recent answer on Jan 04, 2023

Moritz

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Moritz

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gave the best answer on Jan 03, 2023

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Hallo, also einen generellen Hiring Freeze wird es nicht geben und schon garnicht für Experienced Hires. MBB sind sehr gut darin Krisen gewinnbringend zu manövrieren und krisengeprägte Projekte brauchen generell eher e ... (read entire answer)

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Thoughts on getting into MBB in Germany as a fresher and a best possible grade of 3.3

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Recent activity on Aug 31, 2022

gave the best answer on Aug 26, 2022

Hi there, So look I don't like telling people there's no chance. I think you should network agressively and apply - you may as well! But, your odds probably aren't good. With low grades and no/minimal German I really do ... (read entire answer)

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BCG Online-Case German Office

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Florian

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gave the best answer on Jul 06, 2021

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Hey there, I would advise against preparing for the specific two case variations that are floating around for 2 reasons: 1. You put too much emphasis on the what instead of the how. Learn how to answer these types o ... (read entire answer)

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Does your background matter in the Interview (1st round BCG)?

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Sidi

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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 Jan 24, 2020

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Hi! Your background is irrelevant regaring the "performance" you are expected to deliver. But this is fine. Please understand that BCG is NOT interested in any business knowledge. They are only interested in your raw an ... (read entire answer)

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How to prepare for BCG Real Life interview?

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Recent activity on Mar 14, 2019

Anonymous B gave the best answer on Mar 14, 2019

Hi, I will also have my 2nd round in Germany soon (maybe we could get in touch). As I know from friends that work at BCG, the real-life interviews will also test the weaknesses that you showed in the first round. ... (read entire answer)

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