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Moving from startup to MBB (US/European Offices)

1st round interview Change Career MBB startup

Most recent answer on Jan 08, 2024

Gero

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Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer

Gero

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gave the best answer on Jan 05, 2024

Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer

Hi there, General tips: Generally spoken, the key is to frame your answer in a positive way that is related to your consulting role. By providing problems in the start-up as reason, you are proposing a negative narrativ ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 08, 2024 on Jan 08, 2024
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Career guidance

Career Advising Career Planning career progression Change Career

Most recent answer on Dec 20, 2023

Brad

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Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call

Brad

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gave the best answer on Dec 20, 2023

Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call

Hi there, Wow! Impressive resume. There’s a few things to unpick here, so let me try to deal with them in a logical flow: Best path to MBB/T2 My view is that it’s via the TMT strategy firm (assuming it’s a strateg ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 20, 2023 on Dec 20, 2023
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MBB - Shift from Middle Office to Front Office

Change Career MBB Shift

Most recent answer on Nov 28, 2023

Nikita

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MBB & Tier2 preparation | 85+ offers | 7 years coaching | 2000+ sessions | PDF reviews attached

Nikita

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gave the best answer on Nov 25, 2023

MBB & Tier2 preparation | 85+ offers | 7 years coaching | 2000+ sessions | PDF reviews attached

Hey,The easier option for you would be to apply to other MBBs and Tier2 companies to avoid the hassle altogether.If you still want to make a transfer within the firm, you usually need to:1. Get the approval of your curr ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 28, 2023 on Nov 28, 2023
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Where To From Here? 7 YOE - Strategy Consulting, Corporate Advisory

Big 4 Career Advise career progression Change Career MBB Private Equity

Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023

Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2023

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, Thanks for sharing. In terms of your question: Q: What would you recommend? I believe just some of the options you listed require a decision now. Specifically: #1 (stay) and #2 (MBB) can be pursued at the sam ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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From Tier 2 to Top Tier Consulting Firm

Application application process Bain Bain & Company BCG career progression Case Interview Change Career Change Firm Change Firms Change Job Experienced Hire Interview Lateral Hire MBB McKinsey MMB Oliver Wyman Roland Berger strategy& switch Top tier

Most recent answer on Oct 28, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 06, 2017

Hello, I have known several people who joined a BCG Paris after having work for a few years in other consulting firms (either top 20 or boutique/specialized) Evaluation criteria during cases interviews will remain rou ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 28, 2023 on Oct 28, 2023
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Experienced Hire - Strategy switch - Case & Business fundamentals prep

Advice Case Prep Change Career New

Most recent answer on Oct 04, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Oct 04, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there! Interesting situation. Let me take your questions one by one: 1 - Timing - I'm thinking of taking 6-8 weeks of hard preparation here - any comments? This is a decent timeline if you have a decent base already ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 04, 2023 on Oct 04, 2023
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Quick switches in Consulting

Change Career consulting Government MBB strategy consulting tier2

Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023

Frederic

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

Frederic

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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, First of all, congratulations on the offer at this government entity! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: Firstly, while it's true that having multiple switches in a relatively short span can ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 30, 2023 on Sep 30, 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

Benjamin

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Benjamin

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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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Lateral from Corp Strat to Strategy Consulting

career Career Advising career progression Change Career

Most recent answer on Aug 28, 2023

Alessandro

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BCG Project Leader | First session half-price | 100% hiring rate | Multilingual

Alessandro

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gave the best answer on Aug 19, 2023

BCG Project Leader | First session half-price | 100% hiring rate | Multilingual

You can definitely make it - you haven't missed any train! I did a similar move in London, but in my second year of work experience. McK put me in the Junior Associate track, BCG in the Senior Associate track, and so on ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 28, 2023 on Aug 28, 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

gave the best answer on Aug 09, 2023

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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Needed guidance for career in Management consulting (Don't have MBA)

Application Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group Career Advise career progression Change Career job search MBA MBB McKinsey

Most recent answer on Jan 04, 2023

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 02, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi Deepanshu, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: An MBA can be a valuable degree for a career in consulting, but it is not necessar ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 04, 2023 on Jan 04, 2023
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Moving Out but no Experience

Career Advising career move Change Career

Most recent answer on Nov 19, 2022

gave the best answer on Nov 19, 2022

I think we've seen your story unfold in this forum for a while. At this point, you have to either: 1) ask to go back to former team 2) find a different job By this time you probably exhausted every action you could take ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 19, 2022 on Nov 19, 2022
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Do you have a question for our consulting experts, too?

Interested in M Consulting- looking for the right firm/role

Career Advising career move Change Career consulting

Most recent answer on Oct 24, 2022

Maikol

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BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780

Maikol

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gave the best answer on Oct 14, 2022

BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780

Let me try to answer your question as straightforwardly as I can.Management consulting is many things. There is “Strategy Consulting” where you have McKinsey, Bain, BCG, AlixPartners, Roland Berger, Oliver Wyman, and so ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 24, 2022 on Oct 24, 2022
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Am I applying too early? (London: Move from IB to Consulting)

Advice career advice Change Career MBB

Most recent answer on Sep 13, 2022

Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Sep 13, 2022

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, Sorry to hear about the initial rejections. In terms of your question: Q: Am I just out of luck? Or, am I applying too early and I should wait until I can when I'm an experienced hire? Actually it’s not really ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 13, 2022 on Sep 13, 2022
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PE advisory - exit opportunities

Career Advising Change Career Client and MBB

Most recent answer on Jul 07, 2022

Clara

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

Clara

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gave the best answer on Jul 07, 2022

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

Hello! I would say mostly PE, family offices or roles in baking or fintech… what is very common is an exit to one of your clients, so having a hint about that would give you tons of info. Cheers, Clara

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on Jul 07, 2022 on Jul 07, 2022
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Transitioning from the luxury industry to consulting

Change Career strategy consulting

Most recent answer on May 01, 2022

Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2022

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, I assume your question is mainly related to getting the interview (how to prepare is a different beast). If you want to get invitations you need to work on 3 things: CV, Cover Letter and referrals. - - - - - - ... (read entire answer)

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on May 01, 2022 on May 01, 2022
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On-campus recruiting for one-year MSc in Strategic Management programs in Europe - candidate with a non-traditional background

campus recruiting Change Career masters

Most recent answer on Mar 01, 2022

Anonymous gave the best answer on Feb 28, 2022

To your questions: Don't worry too much about the timing of the recruiting. There is for sure a reason why the university has the hiring in September, as all student will have the same issues, such as not being ready f ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 01, 2022 on Mar 01, 2022
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Indirect referral ?

BCG Change Career German McKinsey Referral transition

Question edited on Dec 06, 2021

gave the best answer on Dec 05, 2021

Let me answer backwards.If the partners looked at your CV and are telling you to use their name, then there's a good chance of getting an interview. I would count this as a referral - I believe HR would confirm later on ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 06, 2021 on Dec 06, 2021
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Electrical Engineer wanting to get into Management Consulting

Advice Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group career advice Change Career engineer Engineering and Management Consulting management consulting McKinsey & Company

Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2021

gave the best answer on Oct 09, 2021

Hi there,Let me answer your questions (and clarify a few things you didn't ask but you realy need to know), and then let me give you a bit of additional advice.Q0: “I’m hoping to get into a mid-level role as an experien ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 11, 2021 on Oct 11, 2021
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Career choice: Hope for BCG or accept current offer

BCG Career Advising career choice career progression Change Career

Most recent answer on Aug 25, 2021

Andrew

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Recent Bain SF | UVa Recruiting Lead | Experienced on Both Sides of the Table

Andrew

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gave the best answer on Aug 25, 2021

Recent Bain SF | UVa Recruiting Lead | Experienced on Both Sides of the Table

Hi there! This is a tough situation. I would first decide whether you'd rather be employed with BCG in the Middle East or one of the other two options in Europe. People can get trapped into the “MBB or bust” mindset, an ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 25, 2021 on Aug 25, 2021
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