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Data science to MBB

BCG McKinsey and Bain DataScience

Most recent answer on May 03, 2022

Francesco

Expert

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

Francesco

Expert

gave the best answer on Apr 30, 2022

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

Hi there, It seems you like both Data Science and Consulting. Have you considered applying for a Data Science role in consulting (eg BCG Gamma or McKinsey QuantumBlack)? That’s a transition you could consider right now. ... (read entire answer)

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Data Science Interview - First Round

DataScience First Round First Time Case Interview! Help Appreciated! McKinsey & Company

Most recent answer on Feb 20, 2022

gave the best answer on Feb 20, 2022

Hi there, While I don't coach for the data science roles, but understanding is that there are indeed live coding questions and they do ask you technical questions to test your expertise. I'm not aware of practice cases ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 20, 2022 on Feb 20, 2022
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McKinsey QuantHub Assessment

DataScience McKinsey & Company Online Assessment

Most recent answer on Jan 27, 2022

Daniel

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

Daniel

Expert

gave the best answer on Mar 21, 2020

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

Hi! Here is what I know about the test. It’s a multiple choice: 3 sections (stats, R, Python) with 12 questions each. Stats: mostly consist of chi-square, t-tests, ANOVA etc along with some basic calculations; ... (read entire answer)

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Final Round Mck Data Science Interview

Actively preparing for McKinsey round 2 DataScience

Most recent answer on Jul 19, 2021

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

Expert

gave the best answer on Jul 19, 2021

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

Hi there, It is difficult to provide specific tips without seeing you in action, but in general: 1. PEI tips Understand the difference between, leadership, impact and drive areas. You can find their differences ... (read entire answer)

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Mckinsey Data Science Interview (First Round)

big data DataScience First Round McKinsey & Company

Most recent answer on Jun 10, 2021

gave the best answer on Jun 10, 2021

Hi there, There is indeed a LOT to prepare - this is the world of casing! Genuinely, the best way to improve your odds is to get a coach (for even just 1 or 2 sessions). Hard to give you advice on how to increase ... (read entire answer)

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Specialise in Digital Healthcare early on?

BCG DataScience digital healthcare Healthcare healthcare pharma Private Equity

Most recent answer on Feb 07, 2021

Clara

Expert

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

Clara

Expert

gave the best answer on Feb 05, 2021

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

Hello! Perhaps you are the same person than wrote the last post ;) Given that you clarify what your long-term goal is, in this case Healthcare PE, I think it makes all the sense in the world to make this change and ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Analytics & BCG Gamma Cases/Interview Prep

analytics DataScience Gamma McKinsey

Most recent answer on Nov 28, 2020

Deniz

Expert

5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 400+ Trainees | Free 15-min Consultation Call

Deniz

Expert

gave the best answer on Jun 18, 2019

5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 400+ Trainees | Free 15-min Consultation Call

Hi Patrick, I have some colleagues working at advanced analytics at BCG. While it is a separate entity compared to Gamma, they may know the process a bit better. Just PM me for details. Best, Deniz

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Meeting with Senior Managing Partner

Bain BCG DataScience Mck RolandBerger

Most recent answer on Jul 03, 2020

Chris

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McKinsey EM, 8 years recruiting interviews, 4 years professional coaching, 1000+ candidates helped

Chris

Expert

gave the best answer on Jun 26, 2020

McKinsey EM, 8 years recruiting interviews, 4 years professional coaching, 1000+ candidates helped

Hi, sounds like a great networking opportunity! A few thoughts I'd share: Networking is known in the consulting community as a way towards receiving an offer, so I'd be explicit about your interest in the firm Foc ... (read entire answer)

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Is it advisable/possible to study part-time while working as a management consultant in London.

DataScience MBB parttimestudy

Recent activity on May 18, 2020

Clara

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

Clara

Expert

gave the best answer on May 18, 2020

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

Hello! I would totally disencourage you from doing it. First, consulting -particularly at the beggining,when you are still building your skillset- is very demanding in time and energy. Secondly, companies don´t ... (read entire answer)

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on May 18, 2020 on May 18, 2020
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Growth in an Expert role in McKinsey

DataScience Expert track McKinsey Specialist

Most recent answer on Jan 08, 2020

Sidi

Expert

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

Sidi

Expert

gave the best answer on Jan 07, 2020

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

Hi! You have to really understand what this role entails! Being an expert at McKinsey is (usually) extremely demanding regarding travel requirements and building your relevance internally! Data science is a hot topic ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 08, 2020 on Jan 08, 2020
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