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Bain or BCG in DACH

Bain BCG DACH MBB McKinsey

Most recent answer on Jun 30, 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 May 16, 2023

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

Hi there, Congratulations on the BCG and Bain offers! I haven’t worked in the DACH area so I will give the general guideline I recommend in this situation: Where do you want to be in 5-10 years? Look for the company th ... (read entire answer)

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Applying to McKinsey DACH (Germany)

BCG McKinsey and Bain DACH germany MBB McKinsey McKinsey & Company McKinseyDach McKinseyGermany

Most recent answer on Jun 07, 2023

gave the best answer on Jun 06, 2023

Hi there, Congrats on the internship at a top-tier firm! Make sure to focus on getting that return offer. 1. In the current environment, is it recommended to apply now for their next deadline (End of August), or wait to ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 07, 2023 on Jun 07, 2023
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MBB Offer | Questioning Decisions, Stressed

Bain career DACH MBB needhelp

Most recent answer on Mar 21, 2023

Udayan

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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Udayan

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gave the best answer on Mar 20, 2023

Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Many congratulations on your offer from Bain! It is true that there are many many negative outcomes in life that can happen. Even if the acceptance rate was 100% you could be the one person that makes it 99% :) The re ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 21, 2023 on Mar 21, 2023
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Bain: transfer office region before starting?

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Most recent answer on Oct 23, 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 Oct 01, 2022

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

Hi there, Congratulations on the offer! In terms of your question: Q: I have heard that it is hard to transfer offices. Does anyone here have input on if this is true and if it might still possible for me to change my o ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 23, 2022 on Oct 23, 2022
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Salary and Benefits in Germany

2-tier 2nd tier DACH germany inhouse MBB salary

Most recent answer on Aug 19, 2022

Simon

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50+ successful coachings / Ex-Mckinsey JEM & Interviewer / Industry + Engineering background

Simon

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gave the best answer on Aug 19, 2022

50+ successful coachings / Ex-Mckinsey JEM & Interviewer / Industry + Engineering background

Hey anonymous, Let me just add to this conversation that in some markets there are also inhouse consultancies, that can be mapped to the Tier 1 / 2 / 3 logic, e.g. in Germany / US / China often Siemens Management Consul ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 19, 2022 on Aug 19, 2022
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MBB in the Nordics vs. DACH region

DACH full-time germany internship MBB nordic Return Offer

Most recent answer on Dec 24, 2021

Lucie

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10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

Lucie

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gave the best answer on Dec 19, 2021

10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

Hello H, congrats on your internship! - working hours and firm/office cultures → there may be little difference between the cultures as in any other work, but working hours as well as office culture is very similar betw ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 24, 2021 on Dec 24, 2021
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Switch into consulting driven by the pay

DACH

Most recent answer on Dec 08, 2021

gave the best answer on Dec 03, 2021

Hi there, I do generally try to steer away from advice like this without understanding the individual. That said, my gut tells me the current situation is unsustainable for you. What I say next, please take with a grain ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 08, 2021 on Dec 08, 2021
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Consulting interviews in a non-native (3rd) language

caseinterviews DACH German Vienna

Most recent answer on Aug 30, 2021

gave the best answer on Aug 27, 2021

Hi there, You really have two options here: 1) Improve your German 2) Apply to a country/company where your good languages are used In terms of improving your German, try the following: 1. Conversational: Download the a ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 30, 2021 on Aug 30, 2021
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Welche Beratung stellt immer noch nicht ein?

corona COVID-19 DACH recruiting

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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 Oct 27, 2020

McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Hi, im deutschsprachigen Raum rekrutieren grundsätzlich wieder alle der MBB - ganz genau lässt sich aber niemand wirklich in die Karten blicken, wie intensiv rekrutiert wird. Grundsätzlich ist das Consulting-Geschäf ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 27, 2020 on Oct 27, 2020
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Problem Solving/Potential Tests in Germany?

Application application process BCG Potential Test DACH germany interview process MBB PST

Recent activity on Jan 17, 2019

Sidi

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

Sidi

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gave the best answer on Jan 17, 2019

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

Hi Anonymous, it seems like the PST has been largely abandoned in the German office. But honestly - the best strategy is to not ask here, but instead pick up the phone and call the recruiting ladies at McKinsey and BC ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 17, 2019 on Jan 17, 2019
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In-house Consulting in Germany

Application application process Bayer DACH DHL Consulting E.ON Inhouse Consulting germany inhouse consulting Siemens

Recent activity on Jan 05, 2019

Anonymous B gave the best answer on Jan 05, 2019

Hey, I have worked with Bayer Consulting in the case of a university project and my experience was that they were also often traveling but only to Bayer locations. Nevertheless, I would say that they are less travelin ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 05, 2019 on Jan 05, 2019
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German Cover Letter Advice Needed

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Recent activity on Jan 05, 2019

Sidi

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

Sidi

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gave the best answer on Jan 05, 2019

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

Hi Anonymous, I would strongly recommend to always start with your strongest argument, i.e., what YOU bring to the table. Your motivation is rounding off your storyline. So here is a structure that tends to work ver ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 05, 2019 on Jan 05, 2019
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German Consulting Industry

application process DACH German germany interview process MBB western europe working culture

Recent activity on Dec 11, 2018

Sidi

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

Sidi

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gave the best answer on Dec 04, 2018

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

Hi Anonymous, German fluency traditionally was a quite important requirement in the German consulting industry. This requirement has softened a bit in recent years, however mostly driven by the increase in variety of ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 11, 2018 on Dec 11, 2018
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Applying in Dec. vs. Jan. / backup plan advice

Application application process DACH germany interview process MBB networking

Recent activity on Dec 05, 2018

Guennael

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

Guennael

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gave the best answer on Dec 05, 2018

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

To your first question, I don't think it matters. An argument can be made to apply earlier (classes haven't filled up yet) and after (new projects in January may give an boost to recruiting for example). Second questi ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 05, 2018 on Dec 05, 2018
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BCG Coffee Break?

application process BCG BCG Interview Process DACH German germany management consulting MBB

Recent activity on Oct 08, 2018

Anonymous A asked on Oct 07, 2018

Hello, I see on BCG Germany website, 'BCG Coffee Break' --what does this mean? I mean, I read/understand the post (below) but it isn't very detailed. What exactly is a BCG Coffee Break? Do you go to the office to have m ... (read entire question)

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on Oct 08, 2018 on Oct 08, 2018
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German Consulting Market/Hiring/etc. and experiences with different offices

Application application process DACH deutschland germany Interview interview process MBB MBB preparation using VC's resources and Case in point

Recent activity on Oct 04, 2018

Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 04, 2018

Agree with Guennael. So every office will have their own culture. (WARNING: Stereotypes ahead!) Berlin - lots of hipster beards Munich - posh, skiing and Oktoberfest are the two most important seasons of the ye ... (read entire answer)

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'Open House' Days at MBB/2nd Tier Firms in Germany?

Application application process DACH germany interview process MBB networking open house

Recent activity on Sep 27, 2018

Vlad

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Vlad

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gave the best answer on Sep 27, 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, I recommend calling the local office and asking them directly. Best!

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If you're open to all offices in a country when applying, how do they decide which one you will go to?

Application application process DACH germany home office interview process location MBB

Recent activity on Sep 24, 2018

Guennael

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

Guennael

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gave the best answer on Sep 24, 2018

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

This will be largely country+company specific, but I'd expect you will generally end up in scenario 2: They need consultants in one city more than in the others, so there you go. Have you actually asked the recruiting ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 24, 2018 on Sep 24, 2018
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Applications for Consulting Events

Application BCG consulting DACH europe German germany MBB Roland Berger Women in Consulting

Recent activity on Sep 19, 2018

Egor

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Collected McKinsey & BCG offers/ Ex-McKinsey consultant/Harvard/WBS/MSU

Egor

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gave the best answer on Sep 19, 2018

Collected McKinsey & BCG offers/ Ex-McKinsey consultant/Harvard/WBS/MSU

Hi A, Normally it takes up to 2 weeks after a due date to consolidate all people and then select the candidates you like to set up a call. However some companies process applications on first come-first served basis, ... (read entire answer)

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