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Greenfield cases

Bain BCG Case Interview Cases consulting McKinsey
Most recent answer 3 hours ago
The best answer (19 hours ago) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer 19 hours ago
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
You mean cases in which the entity in question is built from scratch?  I do have a couple of examples in my practice library.  On the platform though, you might want to consider a couple of other cases that I posted (th ... (read entire answer)
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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 20 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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Industries & Capabilities

Bain
Most recent answer on Mar 14, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 13, 2024) is from:
Alessa
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McKinsey & Company | BCG | Roland Berger
Alessa
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gave the best answer on Mar 13, 2024
McKinsey & Company | BCG | Roland Berger
It is very difficult to generalize industries & functions that fall under the category “less workload-heavy”. I would answer the question from a different standpoint excluding those industries & functions that a ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 14, 2024 on Mar 14, 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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Which industry to start a case in?

Bain Bain & Company
Most recent answer on Mar 09, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 06, 2024) is from:
Nick
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Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Nick
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gave the best answer on Mar 06, 2024
Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Congratulations! Bain is of course well know as the leading firm on private equity topics (3x the market share vs the #2 player, advises on 50%+ of all large deals), but typically the firm would like you to first attain ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 09, 2024 on Mar 09, 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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Bain Dubai

Bain
Most recent answer on Mar 06, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 06, 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 06, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
That is completely incorrect. I keep track of the questions (a snippet/snapshot below) and they are definitively not all accounting/finance related.
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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
Expert
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
Expert
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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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
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
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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on Mar 05, 2024 on Mar 05, 2024
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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
Expert
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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T2 USA vs Bain Riyadh Summer Associate

Bain Bain & Company Career Advising MBB Multiple offers offer decision riyadh T2 USA
Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 31, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Jan 31, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Congrats on the options (and the baby)! :) Honestly, you can't really go wrong with either of them.  What I'd do is think about which one is more aligned with my long-term plan.  Where do you see yourself with your wife ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 05, 2024 on Mar 05, 2024
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Resume Review

Bain CV McKinsey needhelp Oliver Wyman Resume
Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 04, 2024) is from:
Pedro
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Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Pedro
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 04, 2024
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
While it's difficult to advise you without knowing the details on what you actually did, let me suggest that you actually take TWO LINES for each bullet point. By the way, that is what I do in my own CV. The reason is s ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 05, 2024 on Mar 05, 2024
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Five weeks since completing Solve with no update!

Actively preparing for Mckinsey & AT Kearney Bain BCG McKinsey McKinsey experienced professional
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 04, 2024) is from:
Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 04, 2024
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hi there, That's quite unfortunate. Sorry to hear that! While an outlier case, this has become more common over the last couple of months with the economic situation and hiring slowdown/freezes. I just talked to a guy y ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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GMAT for MBA

Bain GMAT MBA Experience
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Dec 30, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 30, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Lots of great suggestions below.  I'd also recommend you reach out directly to the people in your office who went out for the MBA at your target schools and ask them what they used for their prep and how they went about ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 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 Feb 01, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 31, 2024) is from:
Dennis
Expert
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
Expert
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 agree that the best way forward is to directly talk to your HR contact. With a request like this, you do not run the risk of being disqualified for some reason. The worst case scenario is that they will only ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 01, 2024 on Feb 01, 2024
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Specific questions to ask friends in MBB

and Bain ATKearney Bain BCG coffee informational interview McKinsey networking Referral
Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 31, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 31, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there For anybody looking into how to conduct these networking conversations, attaching here a guide that you might find useful: Expert Guide: How To Handle Networking Calls and Get Referrals Best,Cristian
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Director Level Interview

Bain BCG BCG Case Interview Client and MBB coach coaching craftingcases Imbellus MBB McKinsey
Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 25, 2024) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 25, 2024
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions: First of all, I would highly advise you to get in touch with (former) colleagues of your target company ... (read entire answer)
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How are MBB final decisions taken?

Bain BCG BCG McKinsey and Bain Final Round McKinsey
Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 26, 2024) is from:
Brad
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Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Brad
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 26, 2024
Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Hi there,   Congrats on getting an inverview and making good progress!   Typically it works as follows:   Rd1 – both interviewers need to pass you. If there’s a debate where 1 interviewer was impressed and the other not ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 31, 2024 on Jan 31, 2024
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Is MBB hiring in SEA? (for entry level)

and Bain Bain Bain & Company BCG Boston Consulting Group McKinsey
Most recent answer on Jan 27, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 22, 2024) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 22, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, At the moment I don't have active candidates there (rare). That doesn't mean they're not hiring. For example, I keep hearing people say x region isn't hiring, but then my direct contacts (Partners) there liter ... (read entire answer)
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