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BIG3 communication consulting MBB top tips

Most recent answer on Apr 19, 2024

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

This is absolutely going to get better. It's a skill that will still be improving even when you're Senior Partner. You can make the learning process faster by asking for targeted feedback - either from your EM (or Part ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 19, 2024 on Apr 19, 2024
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Why move from Deloitte to BCG

BCG Big Four - Strategy BIG3 Big4 Deloitte From Big4 to to Big3 strategy consulting

Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023

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Hello! Congratulations on securing an interview with BCG. When discussing why you want to move from Deloitte Consulting to BCG, focus on the unique opportunities and experiences that BCG offers. Highlight your desire t ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 31, 2023 on Dec 31, 2023
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MBB application success chance without MBA

Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023

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gave the best answer on Jun 03, 2021

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Hi there, You can definitely apply without an MBA – there are zero downsides compared to not applying at all. Worst case, you may opt for an MBA if you get rejected. Given you lack strong brand names in the CV, I be ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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Is there international travel in consulting?

BIG3 International Travel

Most recent answer on Oct 13, 2023

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gave the best answer on Apr 19, 2021

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

Hey there, Answer from McK perspective. McK has a global staffing model and there is tons of travel (German office). At the peak, I had weeks with 6 flights...usual week was 2 flights (Sun/Mon to Thurs) if staffed in ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 13, 2023 on Oct 13, 2023
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Mckinsey Capability Centre

BCG McKinsey and Bain BIG3 Big4 MBB

Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023

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gave the best answer on Sep 30, 2023

ex Jr. Partner McKinsey |Senior Interviewer| Real Feedback & Free Homework between sessions|Harvard Coach|10+ Experience

Hello, McKinsey's Capability Center, also known as the McKinsey Capability Center (MCC), is an essential part of McKinsey's global network. It plays a critical role in supporting McKinsey's client service teams by provi ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 30, 2023 on Sep 30, 2023
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Should I add my MBB internship experience when applying to other MBBs for full-time?

Most recent answer on Aug 20, 2023

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gave the best answer on Aug 20, 2023

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Hello, Yes, absolutely! It's very common for people to intern at one MBB and then recruit with the other MBBs for full-time, there's no problem with you having worked for their competition or anything like that. An inte ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 20, 2023 on Aug 20, 2023
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Too old to get into MBB?

age Big 4 BIG3 lbs

Most recent answer on Jul 20, 2022

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gave the best answer on Jul 11, 2022

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

Hey there, Not at all! You are well within the average. If you join McKinsey post MBA, you would enter as a (Sr) Associate, unless you already had significant management experience before. Then it is possible to start a ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 20, 2022 on Jul 20, 2022
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What to wear to the office as a woman?

Advice BIG3 Personal

Most recent answer on Apr 22, 2021

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

gave the best answer on Apr 22, 2021

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

Hello! Congrats on the offer! I laughed seeing your question, since I had a call with a friend in McKinsey just before joining for the same topic, I needed urgently to go shopping since my business waredrobe was non ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 22, 2021 on Apr 22, 2021
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How do you get a referral at the Big 3 firms?

Bain BCG BIG3 McKinsey networking Referral

Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2021

Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 08, 2018

Hi Ashwin, Reach out to 2nd or 3rd connections you have on linkedin starting from those you have something in common with (same schools, former employers, etc.) or ask mutual connections to make an introduction for yo ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 28, 2021 on Feb 28, 2021
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What should I answer if the interviewer asked about why changing from Big 4 to MBB firms?

Big 4 BIG3 interview questions MBB mbb big4

Most recent answer on May 11, 2020

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gave the best answer on May 11, 2020

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It's always best to not avoid answering the question in your answer. Some things that make the most sense Better opportunities - larger clients, more diverse work, greater opportunities to learn from both within MBB ... (read entire answer)

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on May 11, 2020 on May 11, 2020
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How can I create an application for the Big 3 that will get accepted?

Advice Application application process BIG3 CV CV screening MBB

Recent activity on Mar 22, 2018

Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 22, 2018

Hey Iulia, I understand how frustrating your current situation can look like, but unfortunately getting MBBs is a really competitive process and there's no way everyone can even get shortlisted for an interview (belie ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 22, 2018 on Mar 22, 2018
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Writing case at BIG3

BIG3 Case Case Interview Top tier

Recent activity on Mar 07, 2018

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gave the best answer on Mar 07, 2018

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Hi Sergey, The usual steps to follow in a written case are: 1. Learn how to define a plan of action and stick to that 2. Practice graph interpretation 3. Work on quick reading and quick understanding of key info ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 07, 2018 on Mar 07, 2018
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