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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?

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Most recent answer 17 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 16, 2024) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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Hi there,  Q: Should I interpret this as a positive or negative sign? Normally, offers are extended within a few days. On the other hand, it is unusual to wait so long for a rejection.  Most likely, they don’t have visi ... (read entire answer)
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[Experienced Hire] - Why MBB?

Bain & Company MBB McKinsey & Company preplounge
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Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Mar 17, 2024
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Hi Philip, Sorry to hear about the rejection. In terms of your questions: 1) Should the last aspect (to make money) from my three career aspects not have been explained/mentioned during the interview? I would not recomm ... (read entire answer)
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Bain Middle East Salary

Bain & Company doha dubai
Most recent answer on Mar 15, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 14, 2024) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Mar 14, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there Consultant should be in the range of 120-140k but if I were you I'd check with multiple sources and also do some networking to get a better understanding of the range.  They do offer relocation allowance / bonu ... (read entire answer)
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Bain Madrid Office

Bain & Company Madrid MBB recruiting
Most recent answer on Mar 13, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 11, 2024) is from:
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 Mar 11, 2024
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions: First of all, while this does not seem to be the official process of providing a referral, you can most likely assume that “uploading your resume” has s ... (read entire answer)
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McKinsey vs Bain 1st round 2024

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Most recent answer on Mar 12, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 09, 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 Jan 09, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, First, remember that you might not have control over scheduling. For the most part, they get to decide when they take place. Ultimately, I would apply (or have applied) to dozens of other firms. They can be yo ... (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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ME first round market sizing case

1st round Bain & Company Market sizing MBB Middle East
Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 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 Feb 03, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You'll learn a lot more from this by trying it out yourself first! Why don't you post your approach here and we can provide commentary? Hint: This is a bottom-up market sizing (think about how much you could m ... (read entire answer)
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Which firms should I look at for a Consumer Insights Consultant role?

Accenture Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group MBB McKinsey
Most recent answer on Mar 06, 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
Sorry to hear the interview didn't go well.  Getting sick is a perfectly fine reason to postpone an interview. So next time, do ask for an extension if you're not ready. I haven't had any candidates bullied into intervi ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 06, 2024 on Mar 06, 2024
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Failed aptitude test but have upcoming partner meeting

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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

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Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 31, 2024) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
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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Initial assessment preparation for Bain & Co

Bain & Company Good resources Online Assessment
Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 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 Mar 04, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Lucky for you the McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so you really can leverage the practice tests for all of them in order to prepare: The best way is to really find online tests ... (read entire answer)
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Time to apply and the intake for new hire?

Bain & Company BCG McKinsey
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 02, 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
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gave the best answer on Jan 02, 2024
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hi there, The timeline you've outlined for the application process at firms like McK, BCG, and Bain is quite accurate. Typically, the recruitment process from submitting your resume to completing interviews and receivin ... (read entire answer)
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Bain Round 1 interview

1st round Bain & Company
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 12, 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 12, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
It depends on so many factors. Could you have passed? Yup Did you not pass? Also possible (generally, this is more likely all things equal) Generally you need to do well across the interview and have a strong overall pr ... (read entire answer)
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Optimal Consulting Recruiting Strategy Starting in March

Bain & Company BCG MBB Mentorship Middle East strategy&
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 16, 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 Feb 16, 2024
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions: First of all, it's important to recognize that starting your preparation in March puts you at a unique position. While you may miss out on traditional c ... (read entire answer)
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CAREER DECISION

Bain & Company BCG BCG McKinsey and Bain McKinsey USA visa visa issues
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 17, 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 17, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You are requesting life altering advice from a free forum. It's like asking “how should I invest my million dollar inheritance”, but not spending a few hundred $ for a professional wealth advisor. Consider a c ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Bain Nordics vs Middle East

Bain & Company Middle East nordic recruiting
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 19, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 19, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there! Happy to provide a perspective.  1 - which office. Always go for an office where you can demonstrate a link. If you have no connection to ME (nationality, having lived there, worked there, having family there ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Bain - Summer Intern/Asscociate - Middle East - HIRING PROCESS

Bain & Company Middle East recruiting
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 20, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 20, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi Zhan! Sorry to hear about the wait.  I have candidates who are applying in the ME, and they heard back much earlier from their applications.  7 weeks is definitely too long.  If you haven't heard back yet, even after ... (read entire answer)
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Bain's Sova Online Assessment

Bain & Company
Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 26, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 26, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
I've seen people receiving them within the week or also waiting for a month.  Anything that goes beyond 3-4 weeks of waiting is worth following up with the recruiter. But don't assume that it's bad news. It could just b ... (read entire answer)
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Bain's application process

Application application process Bain & Company
Most recent answer on Feb 26, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 16, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 16, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there! Sorry to hear about this complication.  Basically, the way it works in practice is that your first option office is the one that receives your application, and they decide whether to accept it or not.  There a ... (read entire answer)
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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
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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 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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