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Experienced professional transitioning from industry to BCG

BCG Digital DigitalBCG MBB
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
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Yes, ignore it.  It really depends on the game that you want to play.  If your plan is to be in consulting in and out, i.e., spend 2 years so you have the brand on your CV, it's worth pushing for a more senior role. The ... (read entire answer)
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Qualifications required for Digital Consulting firms?

accenture digital Deloitte Digital Digital McKinsey Digital transformation DigitalBCG
Most recent answer on Sep 28, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 30, 2021) is from:
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Hello! Honestly, there is no bad choice there. I would try to decide by looking into other KPIs that are equeally or more important, such as which one has the strongest alumni network, which one has the people loca ... (read entire answer)
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Digital transformation framework

Digital digital assessment Digital Case Digital Innovation digital marketing Digital transformation DigitalAssessment DigitalBCG digitalconsultant
Most recent answer on Sep 28, 2023
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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 Apr 11, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Based on type of question, grammar, and topic of question, I'm guessing this post has been made by Roberto? You'll see from a quick Q&A search that there is a lot of content already here! https://www ... (read entire answer)
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What are exit opportunities after a consulting role in Digital BCG/ McKinsey Digital ?

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Most recent answer on Sep 02, 2022
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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gave the best answer on Sep 02, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You're looking at Tech Consulting roles in other consultancies, internal strategy roles at tech firms, etc. Basically, anywhere where there is an intersect between tech, strategy, and consulting! Of course, th ... (read entire answer)
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Software Engineer to Strategy Consultant?

Bain & Company BCG BCG Platinion Digital McKinsey DigitalBCG McKinsey McKinsey & Company recruiting strategy consulting
Most recent answer on Jul 04, 2022
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Hi SB, 1) My issue is I want strategy consulting but not sure which companies are real strategy consulting companies (beyond MBB) - I just do not want to get stuck into an Accenture type of tech implementation role. The ... (read entire answer)
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From marketing technology services to serving MBB technology clients. Doable?

Digital Digital McKinsey DigitalBCG Experienced Hire
Most recent answer on Mar 19, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 17, 2021) is from:
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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 Mar 17, 2021
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Hi Ved, Yes, this is totally doable. But you will land in Digital/Interactive practices of MBB/Big4/Accenture. Generalist will be hard to get into unless you have a solid CV, referrals, top notch interview performance ... (read entire answer)
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Experienced Hire for BCG / McKinsey in Digital Practice

CV screening DigitalBCG Experienced Hire McKinsey Digital
Most recent answer on Nov 17, 2020
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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 Nov 15, 2020
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
**Answer updated after CV review** Hey there, based on your description and research you did, sounds like you tick the right boxes. Definitely get your CV in via referral. The missing "Big University Brand" can be com ... (read entire answer)
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Invite to interview for DigitalBCG Practice at BCG Dubai office

BCG BCG Case Interview bcg Dubai DigitalBCG
Most recent answer on Dec 23, 2019
The best answer (on Dec 22, 2019) is from:
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Luca
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gave the best answer on Dec 22, 2019
BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached
Hello, In terms of interview is more or less the same, you will be asked to solve general business cases. To prepare for those interviews is important to read something about the digital practice and the market in gen ... (read entire answer)
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