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Advice for incoming consultant (experienced hire)

BCG Career start Experienced Hire MBB
Most recent answer on Dec 25, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 20, 2023) is from:
Inigo
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Senior Consultant at Roland Berger / Ex-Lazard IB / Top performer and interviewed +100 candidates / INSEAD MBA 24D
Inigo
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gave the best answer on Dec 20, 2023
Senior Consultant at Roland Berger / Ex-Lazard IB / Top performer and interviewed +100 candidates / INSEAD MBA 24D
Hello,  I have already been working for 4 years as a consultant in Roland Berger and will be leaving in a few days to start my MBA at INSEAD (sponsored), so will try to provide the best advice in my experience Try to be ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 25, 2023 on Dec 25, 2023
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Which firm to join as a career start in Germany?

Capgemini Invent Career start
Question edited on Nov 09, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 09, 2023) is from:
Raj
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FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
Raj
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gave the best answer on Nov 09, 2023
FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
Congratulations on receiving offers from both Capgemini Invent and the automation industry giant. It's understandable that choosing between two exciting opportunities can be challenging. Let's break it down to help you ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 09, 2023 on Nov 09, 2023
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Switching Careers Advice - Is Pre-Med to Management Consulting Feasible?

career Career Advising Career start Change Career
Most recent answer on Sep 26, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 22, 2023) is from:
Benjamin
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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Benjamin
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 22, 2023
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Hi, I think your current position does not put you in a strong position - given the lack of work experience plus lack of big name school. While it is not impossible, I do think it is hard given recruiting at the end of ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 26, 2023 on Sep 26, 2023
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LBS vs. St Gallen for MBB

business school Career start MBB
Most recent answer on Aug 30, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 26, 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 Mar 26, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Alessandro, Q: I’d like to ask for opinions on whether the Masters in Management at LBS or the Master in Strategy and International Management would be best for starting at MBB. I would check on LinkedIn as follows: ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 30, 2023 on Aug 30, 2023
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Switching from hospitality? Is it possible?

Boston Consulting Group career move Career start Change Career consulting job Deloitte Consulting entry level graduate graduate program Jobs in consulting compnay
Most recent answer on Aug 10, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 09, 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 Aug 09, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Short answer: Yes One of the best consultants in the Sydney BCG office was a professional violinist at the Sydney Opera house prior to starting. The Partner on my first project was a former professional flautist. I work ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 10, 2023 on Aug 10, 2023
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Seeking Advice on Starting a Career in Strategic Consulting

Career start consulting
Most recent answer on Aug 02, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 31, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jul 31, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there! That's a great question.  Sharing with you here two guides that I wrote that have precisely this in mind, i.e., how to make the most of your start in consulting: Free Guide: How to Become A Distinctive Consult ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 02, 2023 on Aug 02, 2023
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Possibility to move in Brussels Offices

BCG Career Advising Career start
Most recent answer on Mar 29, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 29, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 29, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi Lucia,  Complex situation indeed.  With B1, I believe it will be tough because most firms are looking for at least C1.  I would connect in advance with the Belgian recruiters of your target firms to avoid disappointm ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 29, 2023 on Mar 29, 2023
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Protiviti management/strategy consulting?

career choice Career start
Most recent answer on Jul 05, 2022
The best answer (on Jul 05, 2022) is from:
Ashwin
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Ex Consulting Director | Bain and company , Deloitte| INSEAD
Ashwin
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gave the best answer on Jul 05, 2022
Ex Consulting Director | Bain and company , Deloitte| INSEAD
You could compare Protiviti to Big 4 audit firms  that also have large consulting businesses similar to KPMG, Deloitte etc. However, problems that Protiviti consultants will solve will be more related to functional stra ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 05, 2022 on Jul 05, 2022
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Kick off at BCG

BCG Career start MBA
Most recent answer on Mar 11, 2022
Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 10, 2022
Hello and congratulations! I am sure you will love your time at BCG! 1. In terms of Excel, modelling skills are a must: models are used at about half of projects at BCG, so you should become comfortable with: a) structu ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 11, 2022 on Mar 11, 2022
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LEK vs Procter & Gamble ?

career advice career choice Career start LEK Consulting Summer Internship
Most recent answer on Mar 26, 2021
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Mar 24, 2021
It's about long-term stability (both career and work-life balance) vs. Short-term hard work and quicker climbing th corporate ladder. Some info on P&G to help you decide: I interned at P&G a couple of years ag ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 26, 2021 on Mar 26, 2021
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Travelling before/after start date

Career start
Most recent answer on Feb 25, 2021
The best answer (on Feb 24, 2021) 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 Feb 24, 2021
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, For instance, McKinsey has a program called Take Time that allows you to take up to 3 months extra (unpaid) vacation per year. It is very popular with young BAs and Associates. However, if I remember well ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 25, 2021 on Feb 25, 2021
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Sharing my start with MBB on LinkedIn

Announcement career advice Career choice suggestion career move Career start career tips networking
Most recent answer on Feb 19, 2021
The best answer (on Feb 18, 2021) is from:
Clara
Expert
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 18, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Congrats on the job! I have seen plenty of people having this posts, both when they start and when they accept the offer. However, personal opinion here, it´s a bit showoff and tacky. I would rather add th ... (read entire answer)
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42
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on Feb 19, 2021 on Feb 19, 2021
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Singapore or London?

Career start London Singapore
Most recent answer on Sep 01, 2020
The best answer (on Feb 08, 2020) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 08, 2020
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Anonymous, below are my considerations: Plus of Singapore Build network earlier on in your target location Great position for future growth – all the countries in SEA are growing substantially Higher sala ... (read entire answer)
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4
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on Sep 01, 2020 on Sep 01, 2020
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Probability that start dates are pushed back again (Bain)

Career start covid19 Startingdate
Most recent answer on Aug 06, 2020
The best answer (on Aug 04, 2020) 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 Aug 04, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi, Honestly, it's truly hard to say. I think it's more unlikely than it is likely, as the shock of Covid has already hit. However, the possibility is always there. If you can provide the initial start dates and the ... (read entire answer)
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29
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on Aug 06, 2020 on Aug 06, 2020
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New on PrepLounge: First 100 days in Strategy Consulting by David

Career start consulting newhires preplounge
Most recent answer on Jul 07, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 08, 2020
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on Jul 07, 2020 on Jul 07, 2020
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What things do I need for starting my entry level consulting job?

Career start entry level MBB on the job preparation
Most recent answer on Jun 05, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Feb 04, 2018
BCG will provide you with anything you need to do your jobwithin reason: -laptop -wifi hotspot -multiple chargers -3M privacy screen -phone -secured USB stick -pen, paper,etc -etc what you might want t ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 05, 2020 on Jun 05, 2020
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I don't speak the local language now, would going to a big-4 advisory for 3 years and learn the language a good detour?

Career Advising career choice career move career progression Career start
Most recent answer on May 26, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on May 26, 2020
Dear A, I'm very much familiar with your situation. Good friend of mine also had the same situation, when she moved to Germany after MBA without speaking German language. It's always recommendable to stay where you cur ... (read entire answer)
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4
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on May 26, 2020 on May 26, 2020
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Which career path to take?

and Bain BCG Career Advising career progression Career start McKinsey
Most recent answer on May 22, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 15, 2020
Hi there, Congrats on the offers! This is a good question to solve at this period of time. Either option can potentially lead you to a top consulting firm down the road. But you should try to find out and consider ... (read entire answer)
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57
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on May 22, 2020 on May 22, 2020
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Supposed to start in two weeks but I am concerned

Career start
Most recent answer on May 14, 2020
The best answer (on Mar 20, 2020) is from:
Daniel
Expert
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Daniel
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 20, 2020
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Hey! Do you have any update on this? Was your start date moved?
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8
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on May 14, 2020 on May 14, 2020
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How to start career in Management Consulting

Career Advising Career start management consulting UK
Recent activity on Feb 09, 2018
The best answer (on Nov 10, 2017) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
gave the best answer on Nov 10, 2017
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Anonymous, In general, given your background, the most important thing you should do is proper networking. I wrote below my answers to your questions, and after that some tips on how to do that. If I want to sta ... (read entire answer)
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16
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on Feb 09, 2018 on Feb 09, 2018
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