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I get fired by MBB, what should I do..

Bain BCG BCG McKinsey and Bain Change Job consulting fire McKinsey relocation take it or leave it
Most recent answer on Nov 15, 2023
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, #1 Don't beat yourself up. It's a hard job. Getting into McKinsey is such a feat in and of itself - you now have the brand, the learnings, the network, etc.! You've done amazing already! #2 You have FOUR JOB O ... (read entire answer)
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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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Big 4 To Strategy Analyst Role At Airport

Change Job Job interview
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Agrim
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BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting
It is your decision my friend. Say Job A is your current job and Job B is your new job Location: Better in Job B since it is your home country. Is that correct? Or do you prefer to stay abroad for now? Your decision. Pa ... (read entire answer)
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Repercussions of leaving McKinsey in less than a month?

and Bain BCG Change Job Job offer McKinsey
Most recent answer on Aug 21, 2021
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Ken
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Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
Ken
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Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
Frankly, I think you need to leave with the assumption that you are not going to return to McKinsey in the future.  In terms of future employers, I would not mention your one month stint at McKinsey as it doesn't say an ... (read entire answer)
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Why do most consultants at MBB leave after about 2 - 3 years?

attrition rate Change Job consulting exit
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, The average lifetime as a consultant is 2.5 years. Thre are multiple reasons: Up or out policy - you have to leave if the performance is below expectations Leaving for MBA and not coming back Hard lifestyl ... (read entire answer)
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How difficult it is to enter in a consulting company 1 year after graduating?

Change Job Consulting interview graduate Interview
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, You can enter the consulting company at any stage. There might be many factors that might have influenced the decision when you were a graduate: University brand Internships you had before The office you a ... (read entire answer)
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