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Having trouble staying in shape as a busy professional?

Consulting life Health Weight

Most recent answer on Oct 13, 2023

McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews

gave the best answer on Apr 06, 2020

McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews

As Homer Simpson once put it: "Round is a shape".

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on Oct 13, 2023 on Oct 13, 2023
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Roommate or No Roommate Consulting Internship?

Consulting life internship Lifestyle Personal Life

Most recent answer on Mar 30, 2021

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

gave the best answer on Mar 29, 2021

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there, First, congratulations! Well done! Now, I presume you're the individual who asked this question: :) https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/what-do-you-think-work-will-look-like-in-the-summer-rem ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 30, 2021 on Mar 30, 2021
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What do you think work will look like in the summer? Remote or Not (US)

Consulting life internship Personal Life

Most recent answer on Mar 29, 2021

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

gave the best answer on Mar 29, 2021

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there, Really great questions - and hard ones to answer! If this were anywhere but the US (and maybe even Florida) I'd say you're absolutely still work from home this summer. In your situation I'm not sure. That ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 29, 2021 on Mar 29, 2021
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When did you have an "I am stuck!" moment on the job

Consulting life MBB

Recent activity on Feb 01, 2020

McKinsey | BCG | CERN| University of Cambridge

gave the best answer on Jan 30, 2020

McKinsey | BCG | CERN| University of Cambridge

Hello there, Don't hesitate to reach out to people in the Firm, whether it's your EM, your seniors (associates / senior analysts), partners, your cohorts in other projects, experts (internal & external), DGL (your ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 01, 2020 on Feb 01, 2020
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Good blogs to read about consulting

Blogs consulting Consulting life

Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2019

Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 23, 2018

Here's a few consulting blogs to get you started, distinguishing interviewee-orientated blogs from career-orientated blogs: 1. Interviewee-orientated blogs Victor Cheng's blog - Emphasises interview-related questi ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 23, 2019 on Oct 23, 2019
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Many associates/ consultants leave MBB after a few years of gaining experience. Does the life feel lacklustre after?

Consulting life

Most recent answer on Jul 03, 2019

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

gave the best answer on Jul 03, 2019

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

Hi Anonymous, it completely depends on the opportunity you are following after consulting. If you move to an industry role in a relatively junior position, hours are usually better but the job may be less challenging/ ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 03, 2019 on Jul 03, 2019
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What is agile (from consulting perspective)?

Consulting life

Recent activity on Mar 16, 2019

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

gave the best answer on Mar 16, 2019

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Honestly? It is basically the latest buzz word that consultants will pitch to earn the next project / contract More serious answer: Agile here is the same concept as in IT, and self explanatory: we are trying to hel ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 16, 2019 on Mar 16, 2019
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Staffing & Project Locations (Germany)

Application application process Consulting life interview process management consulting MBB Roland Berger staffing

Recent activity on Dec 11, 2018

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

gave the best answer on Dec 10, 2018

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi Anonymous, I can give you a clear answer for MBB firms. The location of your office has ZERO impact on your staffing! The entire German system is treated as ONE office (with multiple locations, but only one stafing ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 11, 2018 on Dec 11, 2018
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