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Middle East MBB Hiring

Australia Bain middle east bcg Dubai MBB mckinsey australia Mckinsey middle east Middle East
Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 17, 2021) is from:
Gaurav
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Ex-Mckinsey|Certified Career Coach |Placed 500+ candidates at MBB & other consultancies
Gaurav
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gave the best answer on Mar 17, 2021
Ex-Mckinsey|Certified Career Coach |Placed 500+ candidates at MBB & other consultancies
Hi there! In this case I’d recommend to focus on the Middle East. Why? Because applying for jobs in consulting internationally is always a challenge. It’s not only important to a bunch of demanded skills, including l ... (read entire answer)
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Bain Middle East SOVA

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Most recent answer on Dec 20, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 18, 2023) 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 Dec 18, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, - Does this mean I have not passed/got rejected? This is more likely than unlikely, but not set in stop - in general how are the interview divided, would all the first round interviews be done on one day? In g ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 20, 2023 on Dec 20, 2023
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consulting firms Middle East

Bain middle east BCG middle east Mckinsey middle east MiddleEast
Most recent answer on Dec 16, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 08, 2023) 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 Dec 08, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, The short answer is, yes, it's entirely do-able. Now, the more his profile “makes sense”, the better his chances. Networking will be critical as well. Please also remember that flat odds are 5%. Make sure to n ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 16, 2023 on Dec 16, 2023
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Bain ME associate consultant intern SOVA

Bain Bain middle east riyadh
Question edited on Dec 06, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 06, 2023) 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 Dec 06, 2023
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi, You have to pass the CV and SOVA test screening before getting an interview invite - you might want to consider it an aggregate stage where it doesn't matter if you already passed one or the other. The overall resul ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 06, 2023 on Dec 06, 2023
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Reapplication/Strategy to Apply to MBB

Bain middle east BCG McKinsey and Bain Kearney MBB Middle East
Most recent answer on Sep 01, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 31, 2023) 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 Aug 31, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, 1) How do I strategize joining an MBB in a years time? I would recommend working for 1-2 years in Accenture, network with people in MBB at apply again at that stage. You can find more on referrals here. You mi ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 01, 2023 on Sep 01, 2023
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Bain internship Housing

Bain & Company Bain middle east Summer Internship
Most recent answer on Mar 11, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 11, 2023) 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, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the internship offer from Bain! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, and con ... (read entire answer)
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Bain 2nd Round - Middle East

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Most recent answer on Mar 11, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 11, 2023) 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, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the progress thus far with your application at Bain! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 11, 2023 on Mar 11, 2023
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Does Bain Riyadh only hire Saudi-nationals for entry-level positions?

Bain Bain & Company Bain middle east riyadh
Most recent answer on Jan 30, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 26, 2023) is from:
Rushabh
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Limited Availability | BCG Expert | Middle East Expert | 100+ Mocks Delivered | IESE & NYU MBA | Ex-KPMG Dxb Consultant
Rushabh
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gave the best answer on Jan 26, 2023
Limited Availability | BCG Expert | Middle East Expert | 100+ Mocks Delivered | IESE & NYU MBA | Ex-KPMG Dxb Consultant
Hello, Here are my thoughts: 1) Ideally, all nationalities are eligible to apply to all locations. Middle East especially is super open to non-arabic speakers. I, myself, am joining BCG Riyadh. 2) There is however an el ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 30, 2023 on Jan 30, 2023
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Bain - Riyadh or Dubai

Actively preparing for interviews with Bain and BCG Bain Bain middle east Middle East riyadh
Most recent answer on Jan 20, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 19, 2023) 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 Jan 19, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: When applying to Bain Middle East, it is important to consider both the current hiring ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 20, 2023 on Jan 20, 2023
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BCG/ Bain Middle East

Bain middle east BCG middle east Middle East
Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2022
The best answer (on Jan 31, 2022) is from:
Lucie
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10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader
Lucie
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gave the best answer on Jan 31, 2022
10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader
Hi there, helped multiple candidates plus I have been working extensively in Middle east BCG office. Feel free to reach out.  Lucie
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on Jan 31, 2022 on Jan 31, 2022
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Bain Final Round Interview - Middle East

and Bain Bain middle east MBB midde east Middle East Middle-east
Most recent answer on Jan 16, 2022
The best answer (on Jan 15, 2022) is from:
Stephan
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Former BCG Con and political advisor here to help you crack the case (MBB, Europe & MidEast, non-business backgrounds)
Stephan
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gave the best answer on Jan 15, 2022
Former BCG Con and political advisor here to help you crack the case (MBB, Europe & MidEast, non-business backgrounds)
Hi Bray, congratulations already, that‘s big! Based on my experience with BCG, the focus and evaluation will be exactly the same. In fact, at BCG - at least in my system - we just do one round (two interviews) for summe ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 16, 2022 on Jan 16, 2022
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Bain Dubai Round 2 Interviews

Actively preparing for interviews with Bain and BCG Bain Bain & Company Bain middle east BainDubai dubai Middle East
Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2021
The best answer (on Jul 19, 2022) 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 Jul 19, 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, In general, the structure of the round is the same (fit + case+ your questions – although Bain in Dubai doesn’t always ask fit questions); however in interviews with Partners there is usually more emphasis on ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 06, 2021 on Dec 06, 2021
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Bain First Round Interview

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Most recent answer on Dec 03, 2021
The best answer (on Feb 08, 2023) 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 08, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the interview progress thus far with Bain! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Given it i ... (read entire answer)
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Entry-level salaries MBB and Tier 2 Dubai

ATKearney Bain middle east BCG middle east BCGDubai dubai Mckinsey middle east Middle East Middle east; BCG; Bain; Kearney strategy& dubai
Most recent answer on Apr 29, 2021
The best answer (on Apr 15, 2021) 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 Apr 15, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Here are some resources for you :) https://managementconsulted.com/consultant-salary/ https://www.glassdoor.co.nz/Reviews/JLL-Dubai-Reviews-EI_IE5779.0,3_IL.4,9_IM954.htm?countryRedirect=true https:/ ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 29, 2021 on Apr 29, 2021
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Best pathway to MBB middle east

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Most recent answer on Nov 27, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 08, 2020
Hi A, both options are good because AUB is a target school in the Middle East. If you were to go London, I would rather think of LBS or LSE since they are even more prestigious than UCL. Roughly 50% of my mentees ar ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 27, 2020 on Nov 27, 2020
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Looking for a CV review before applying to consulting at Tier-1 firms in their Middle East offices. (MBB, Kearney, OW)

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Most recent answer on Nov 26, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 10, 2020
Dear Ahmed! Of course, you can send me your CV and we can discuss it. Also, I have many friends and former colleague at the Middle East, so I can share with you some insights on application process. Feel free to ... (read entire answer)
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