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Interviews at BCG Germany postponed?

BCG Interview date corona Coronavirus covid19
Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 02, 2020) is from:
Daniel
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McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Daniel
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gave the best answer on Apr 02, 2020
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Hi! One of my coachees in Germany had an interview with BCG last week and it was over a video, so I supposed that will be the same for you. Just reach out to the HR to clarify! Best, Daniel
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Can a Consulting firm take an offer back?

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Most recent answer on Dec 03, 2021
The best answer (on Nov 30, 2021) is from:
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 Nov 30, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! I can imagine your stress! But don´t worry, it´s 99.9999999% for sure that it´s only a lack of coordination and delay with HR.  Keep following up until they tell you something, and if this persists, talk directly ... (read entire answer)
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Have got an offer letter. Can it be rescinded due to recession/Covid19?

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Most recent answer on Sep 13, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 09, 2020) is from:
Robert
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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Robert
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gave the best answer on Mar 09, 2020
McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Hi Anonymous, I fully agree with Clara - it is unlikely that your offer is taken back. Needless to say, we are currently in a global situation of uncertainty and political actions (see Italy) like not having been si ... (read entire answer)
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offer got rescinded after getting offer letter and date of joining

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Most recent answer on Sep 13, 2021
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 07, 2020
Hi there, Sorry to hear that. It must be really frustrating to hear such news. Do try to ask whether a later start date would be possible, if you can afford to wait a bit. Would you mind sharing a bit more info ab ... (read entire answer)
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Dress code for MBB remote first round interviews during COVID-19?

Coronavirus COVID-19 dress code Dresscode MBB
Most recent answer on Mar 24, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 23, 2021) is from:
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 Mar 23, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Wear the same that you would for a face-to-face interview: suit and tie. Consultants wear them -but Fridays-, and it´s really bad to be underdressed. Hope it helps! Cheers, Clara
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Hiring stop due to COVID-19?

Coronavirus covid19 hiring Interview
Most recent answer on Nov 25, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 22, 2020
Hi AR, I am currently supporting many INSEAD students in their interview preparation and receiving daily feedbacks on consulting offices reactions to COVID situation. Summing them up: Full time positions: at the mom ... (read entire answer)
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MBB recruiting with COVID

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Most recent answer on Nov 25, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 01, 2020
The recruitment is on hold in the countries with strict lockdowns or the ones badly affected by the virus. However, recruiting continues for other offices with some noticeable changes in the process such as Majorit ... (read entire answer)
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CV Screening Homepage + Corona Impact on Consulting Recruiting

Application Coronavirus covid19 CV CV and CL feedback CV screening
Most recent answer on Nov 17, 2020
The best answer (on Mar 26, 2020) 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, 2020
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Hi Joseph, based on what my coachees shared, in some geographies hiring is already on-hold for MBB for some roles. I would recommend you proceed as follows: Find connections for a referral for your application - ... (read entire answer)
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MBB recruiting with COVID

BCG Bain McKinsey Consulting interviewing Consulting Resume Coronavirus covid19 Deloitte McKinsey recruiting undergrad undergraduate business degree
Most recent answer on Nov 09, 2020
The best answer (on Jul 06, 2020) 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 Jul 06, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Natalie, First, more than happy to quickly look over your resume and answer some quick questions. Second, here are a few thoughts on how COVID-19 is affecting the consulting world. INTERVIEW FORMATS Most inte ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 09, 2020 on Nov 09, 2020
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Virtual Interviews

Coronavirus interviews
Most recent answer on Oct 29, 2020
The best answer (on Oct 28, 2020) is from:
Adi
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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
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gave the best answer on Oct 28, 2020
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Zoom/MS teams are being used to conduct case interviews without much problem to be honest. I also used the office Telepresence recently which worked like a charm. Based on what am hearing broadly, the style tends be mor ... (read entire answer)
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Is now a good time to apply to Bain (Central European offices) for full-time position?

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Most recent answer on Aug 23, 2020
The best answer (on Apr 03, 2020) 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 Apr 03, 2020
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Hi there, the best thing to do in your case would be to get a connection inside the company. This could help in two ways: Understand if Bain is still recruiting (some offices already suspended hiring) Get possib ... (read entire answer)
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Alternative to management consultancies due to current situation?

Application Coronavirus
Most recent answer on Jul 31, 2020
The best answer (on Jul 30, 2020) is from:
Jasper
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Expert Financial Services | ex-FinTech Unicorn Manager | 250+ real interviews | 14y+ int work exp | ESCP Business School
Jasper
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gave the best answer on Jul 30, 2020
Expert Financial Services | ex-FinTech Unicorn Manager | 250+ real interviews | 14y+ int work exp | ESCP Business School
Hi there, if your goal is consulting and if you're comfortable with looking for an alternative inbetween and until the economy has recovered, I would give you the following advice: Do something completely differen ... (read entire answer)
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What are McKinsey's ways of working during COVID-19?

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Most recent answer on Jul 08, 2020
The best answer (on Jul 07, 2020) 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 Jul 07, 2020
Ex-Mckinsey|Certified Career Coach |Placed 500+ candidates at MBB & other consultancies
Hi, The answers for most of the questions would vary from office to office, practice to practice and by level of responsibiities. e.g. I know that the implementation and transformation practices are expectedly very bu ... (read entire answer)
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is the corona crisis going to lead to less travel in the future for MBB consultants ?

Coronavirus covid19 Future Travel
Recent activity on Jun 12, 2020
The best answer (on May 11, 2020) is from:
Raj
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Raj
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gave the best answer on May 11, 2020
FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
I imagine plenty of current consultants are crossing their fingers in hope! As some of the other experts pointed out, this will fundamentally be driven by the client's needs. Certainly, as clients adapt, so will MBB ... (read entire answer)
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Hiring freeze and backup plans for consulting

Coronavirus covid19 recruitment
Most recent answer on Jun 06, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 02, 2020
Hi there, Sharing my 2 cents on the a few options you lists, based on my experiences from corporate, consulting and startup. 1.FP&A roles (to gain more industry knowledge >> I don't recommend this if your ... (read entire answer)
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How will Digital McKinsey be impacted by COVID-19?

Coronavirus covid19 Digital MBB McKinsey technology
Most recent answer on May 27, 2020
The best answer (on Mar 30, 2020) is from:
Luca
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BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached
Luca
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gave the best answer on Mar 30, 2020
BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached
Hello, In my opinion, after this blackout period due to the covid crisis, there will be a lot of rooms for digital improvements. After a disruptive event like the COVID, the companies will have to re-think and rebuild ... (read entire answer)
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on May 27, 2020 on May 27, 2020
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Lay-offs at MBB?

Coronavirus covid19 MBB
Most recent answer on May 27, 2020
The best answer (on Mar 26, 2020) is from:
Robert
Expert
McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Robert
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 26, 2020
McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Hi Anonymous, Consulting firms are profitability-driven companies as well - and the highest fixed cost is payroll. If we will have a severe middle- to long-term reduction of consulting demand, partners can no longer e ... (read entire answer)
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Impact of COVID-19 on the hiring practice of consulting firms

Coronavirus covid19
Most recent answer on May 27, 2020
The best answer (on Mar 25, 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 25, 2020
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Hi! The recruiting has been already slowing down across all consulting companies – so, definitely there will be even less recruiting activities going forward. If you want to apply, it's a good idea to apply ASAP while ... (read entire answer)
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Applying for Middle East Offices Post-Covid19

Coronavirus covid19 Hiring freeze? Should I apply now and wait? Middle East
Most recent answer on May 27, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 18, 2020
Hey A, All the hiring in the Middle East is now in general got frozen and all the interviews got rescheduled (BCG, Strategy &, Roland Berger, Kearney, Bain, McKinsey, OW, etc.). Under the current situation I ... (read entire answer)
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COVID-19 and interviews

case interviews Coronavirus covid19
Most recent answer on May 27, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 11, 2020
Hey Theo, Of course it has an impact on economy and also consulting industry. However, at the moment I don't see the risk of Coronavirus causing a long lasting recession as it was the case in the last financial crisis ... (read entire answer)
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