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Bad project at MBB

Failure MBB - new hire
Most recent answer on Aug 20, 2021
The best answer (on Aug 15, 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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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Hey,  Sorry to hear this. But to be honest, a lot of people face tough initial 6 months. My first 3 months in Consulting were a nightmare :). It all works out in the end. Don't generalise and don't question your life de ... (read entire answer)
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Failed interviews in German Offices - Immediately re-apply to Swiss Offices?

BCG Bain McKinsey different country different office Failure germany Interview switzerland zurich
Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 03, 2020
Dear A, It doesn't make sense to reapply immediately to any other office worldwide, after you have been disselected in Germany, because recruiting system is global and you need to wait for another 12-18 monthes in ord ... (read entire answer)
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One of the most difficult questions is "Have you ever failed at anything?". Which is the best real answer to impress?

Failure Interview yourself
Most recent answer on Sep 17, 2020
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Nathaniel
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McKinsey | BCG | CERN| University of Cambridge
Hi Sara, I fully agree on what Antonello has shared. Focusing on what you have done to improve yourself through the lessons earned from the failure experience and how it tranformed you going forward is a key insight t ... (read entire answer)
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How much do people improve?

Failure hard improve Math improvement practice
Most recent answer on Jan 13, 2020
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Francesco
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Francesco
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Hi Anonymous, one month with 4h/day available, or 120h, should definitely be enough with the right prep since you are not new to the process. Your issues seem related to: Speed in math Speed in taking notes ... (read entire answer)
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Should I mention a major past failure?

Failure
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Hi Anonymous, I would not proactively mention a failure story, unless the interviewer explicitly asks for one. However, if that’s the case, your story would be a totally fine example, since it includes the key element ... (read entire answer)
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Failed all my case interviews - why?

Failure
Recent activity on Dec 05, 2018
The best answer (on Dec 05, 2018) is from:
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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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews
Vlad offered a solid answer: need to practice with consultants and experienced coaches for the actionable / relevant feedback, and live cases can be useful as well. Fit is also a component, and obviously it all is also ... (read entire answer)
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