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Looking to move to the USA for grad consulting - MiM or just take another job and apply later?

Fresh Graduate London USA

Most recent answer on Feb 27, 2024

Francesco

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Hi there, Q: Should I pursue an MiM in the US at a target to try for recruiting again in a year's time, or just move to the US and try to use my Imperial undergrad and networking to break in without additional education ... (read entire answer)

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How to start my preparation?

A.T. Kearney consulting EY-Parthenon Fresh Graduate Oliver Wyman

Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2023

gave the best answer on Dec 01, 2023

Hi there, Since you're starting form 0, I highly recommend coaching. Here's some reading as well to help: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/pitfalls-case-interview-preparation

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I AM SCHEDULED FOR A COFFE CHAT, PLEASE WHAT KIND OF QUESTIONS DO I EXPECT?

Bain Bain & Company BCG BCGDubai chat coffee Coffee Chat consulting Fresh Graduate Interview last round MBB Mck McKinsey McKinsey & Company networking oliverwyman Recruiter Referral

Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023

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Hi there, I'm sorry but I'm going to have to disagree with the other consultants here. Not only have I run the analytics around how important networking is (it's important), but missing a company-sponsored coffee ch ... (read entire answer)

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Fit Interview

behavioral interviews fit interview Fit Interview Stories Fresh Graduate

Most recent answer on Aug 05, 2023

gave the best answer on Aug 05, 2023

Step 1 - Categorize the main stories There are 5-10 "themes" you need to prepare for. i.e. Leadership, teamwork, challenge, etc. Figure out this list and make sure your stories cover this range (PM me and I can provide ... (read entire answer)

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Are there any companies (London office) that recruits during the spring/summer?

Fresh Graduate London recruiting

Most recent answer on Jul 31, 2023

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Mar 21, 2023

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Hi there, Q: I was wondering whether there are any firms (London office) that has another recruitment cycle during the spring/summer months (April-August)? Usually the recruiting period starts in September and January. ... (read entire answer)

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Kearney London office

A.T. Kearney ATKearney Fresh Graduate graduate program London UK

Most recent answer on Sep 28, 2021

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Sep 27, 2021

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Hi there, I agree with the other coaches, the best thing is to check with HR. If all the other companies have deadlines in October it seems unlikely the deadline passed already, but if there is no information available ... (read entire answer)

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Breaking In After Graduation, No Work Experience

Application timing Fresh Graduate

Most recent answer on Jul 03, 2021

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Jul 03, 2021

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Hi there, You should be able to apply also as new grad – ideally you can discuss this with the people you will interact with while networking. There are 3 main things you need to be invited for interviews: A gre ... (read entire answer)

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Pre-Joining Preparation for McKinsey

business analyst fellow Fresh Graduate McKinsey New Joiner offer

Most recent answer on Jul 02, 2021

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Hi there, MOST IMPORTANTLY: Know that no-one can perfectly prepare for the job and that's the point: You will mess up, you will learn, you will be trained and supported. That's OK! ------------------------------ ... (read entire answer)

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How to prepare for consulting career

Bain BCG dubai Fresh Graduate Job Preparations MBB Mck News preparation tier2

Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2020

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Dec 25, 2018

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Hi Anonymous, first of all, congratulations on your offers - that's a really good outcome! Below you can find a couple of things that could be useful to practice during your first weeks: Take notes when your manag ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 30, 2020 on Sep 30, 2020
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CV Check and recommedations to compensate weak points (I already network a lot)

Consulting Resume CV screening CV_questions Fresh Graduate MBB needhelp recent graduate tier 2

Most recent answer on Aug 19, 2020

gave the best answer on Jun 16, 2020

Hi, This is very hard to read/process. Can you send it through? Also, this actually demonstrated a very important theme in writing a CV/Resume/Cover Letter: Visuals Just as important as one's experience is content ... (read entire answer)

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Engineering graduate moving into consulting

abu dhabi Fresh Graduate MBB

Most recent answer on Jul 20, 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

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gave the best answer on Jul 15, 2020

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

Hello! You have two different paths: Applying directly for entry level (e.g., BA, etc.): for which we would need to know more details about your uni, grades, extra curricular activities, etc. Starting your car ... (read entire answer)

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How important is the first job for getting in an MBB firm?

first job Fresh Graduate MBB

Most recent answer on Jul 15, 2020

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 Mar 14, 2019

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

Hi, The better the brand is the better. However, it might work a year from now if you have a target University. Noone can tell you for sure Best

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Do you have a question for our consulting experts, too?

Recent May 2020 Graduate Looking Full-Time: Resume Review

Bain BCG McKinsey and Bain Boston Consulting Group Deloitte Monitor entry level Fresh Graduate MBB recent graduate Resume

Most recent answer on Jun 16, 2020

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Jun 14, 2020

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Hi there, in many offices a good GPA to target for MBB is 3.7+, thus you won’t be particularly strong on that part. Having said that, I know people with a GPA lower than yours who managed to be invited thanks to a str ... (read entire answer)

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Undergraduate new to the industry. Need advice.

Fresh Graduate MBB

Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2019

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Oct 31, 2019

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Hi Anonymous, there may be several reason for the rejection, but probably the lack of work experience is the main reason. You can definitely reapply in some years as mentioned by Jamie, getting relevant work experie ... (read entire answer)

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Fresh Graduate position

Fresh Graduate MBB

Recent activity on Sep 15, 2018

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Sep 15, 2018

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Hi Anonymous, the key dimensions you will be tested are different in different parts of the interview: Fit part Motivation, fit with the consulting industry and fit with the company (eg "Why McKinsey") Leaders ... (read entire answer)

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