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What does it mean when NPV=0? Is it attractive and why?Thanks!

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Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 01, 2020
Hi, it means that the profit expected (revenues - costs - initial investments) in the future from a project is zero. Thus the project is not particularly attractive itself (at least from a financial point of view). ... (read entire answer)
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Oliver wyman

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Andi
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gave the best answer on Jun 30, 2023
BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Hi there, happy to share my thoughts.. Case types: OW does candidate-led casing across the usual case types. Quite heavy emphasis on sizing questions in my experience and sometimes I still see them give brainteasers (wh ... (read entire answer)
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Cybersecurity Consulting, move to MBB or Big Tech?

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Most recent answer on Aug 12, 2022
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Ian
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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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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Cyber is definitely a great field to be in. Yes, you can transition to MBB but you are going to have to work hard (network extensively, ensure that you get promotions + get real consultant responsibilities dur ... (read entire answer)
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How does the career ladder look like at EY-Parthenon?

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Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2021
Anonymous gave the best answer on Feb 25, 2020
Hey A, it's: Assosiate Senior Assosiate Consultant Manager Vice President Assosiate Partner Partner Director Executive Director Hope it helps. Best, André
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Which case style EY Parthenon consultants do in the interview? Thanks

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Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2021
The best answer (on Feb 19, 2020) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, It really depends on who you are interviewing with: If you are interviewing with ex MBB (and Parthenon has many of them) - your interview will be very MBB-like If you are interviewing with ex Big4, etc - the ... (read entire answer)
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The best answer (on Oct 28, 2019) is from:
Antonello
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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
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gave the best answer on Oct 28, 2019
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Dear İrem, the next step can be either a first round in London or a telephone interview before - if succeed - inviting you in London for a second round. However, the interview structure will be the same: PEI (15-20') ... (read entire answer)
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BCG response

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Nov 08, 2019
You have nothing to worry about. Three weeks is a perfectly normal amount of time to wait to hear back, and could be much longer. The fact London heard back is totally irrelevant, as the two offices work on different sc ... (read entire answer)
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Is there any material available for the BCG test? Or a sample test? The profile is for a KCM intern.

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Most recent answer on Aug 29, 2021
The best answer (on Aug 03, 2019) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, I have uploaded both test samples here (Online test is about airlines). I've also added BCG written case sample (Next round) and Bain written case: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5qxal/AABeUN6mtiGkWhEklRjs ... (read entire answer)
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Interviews via referral

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Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2021
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Giacomo
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Bain & Company | MBA | Real Case Simulation
Hi there, I think a good referral is always a good chance to skip many steps in during the CV screening process. I always suggest to contact a friend inside the company to ask a referral. Of course, you should have a ... (read entire answer)
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Referral from BCG principal

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Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2021
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Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Depends on the local office. From a day to a month Pretty high (80-90%) Best
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Is it common practice for managers to take your notes after the interview?

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Most recent answer on Jan 23, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 22, 2019) is from:
Deniz
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Deniz
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gave the best answer on Jun 22, 2019
5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 400+ Trainees | Free 15-min Consultation Call
Hi, Yes, in fact I have done the same today when I interviewed upcoming interns. The main reason is that interviewers typically have 2 3 different cases, thus they don't want you to share the solutions to other applic ... (read entire answer)
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Hello, Please did anyone take the BCG Online test in Lagos, Nigeria office recently? How was it?

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Most recent answer on Dec 17, 2020
The best answer (on Dec 17, 2020) is from:
Antonello
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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
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gave the best answer on Dec 17, 2020
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi, Have you asked which of their tests they are going to give you? Usually, they give their candidates either a maths and logic test or a guided business case. For the first type, I recommend preparing with SHL-lik ... (read entire answer)
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How different is being a consultant in a big city vs a regional office?

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Most recent answer on Nov 03, 2020
The best answer (on Dec 10, 2019) is from:
Antonello
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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
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gave the best answer on Dec 10, 2019
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi, it strictly depends on the countries. The way of working is the same, but type of projects, main industries served and work-life balance can vary a lot. Hope it helps, Antonello
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Should I include Bridge to BCG experience in resume?

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2020
The best answer (on Mar 28, 2021) is from:
Ian
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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 Mar 28, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Your best bet is to reach out to HR and ask for more clarity on what to expect. That said, if there are no case interviews, the emphasis will very much be more on fit. Make sure you're ready with your "Res ... (read entire answer)
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What's the quickest and smartest short cut to multiply any number by 360 and by 365? Thanks!

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Most recent answer on Sep 23, 2020
The best answer (on Sep 23, 2020) is from:
Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Anything that ends in 0 - if you are multiplying by it automatically add 0 and multiply by what comes before it So for 360*5 - make it 50X36 Then I like doing two separate additions to solve it so 50*36 = 50*30 + ... (read entire answer)
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Hair length a problem?

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Most recent answer on Sep 15, 2020
The best answer (on Nov 19, 2019) is from:
Antonello
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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
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gave the best answer on Nov 19, 2019
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi, I confirm that they will not be a problem for the evaluation of your performance at the interview. Best, Anto
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First round BCG interview. Are they expecting perfection? Was mine just Just bad luck?

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Most recent answer on Sep 09, 2020
The best answer (on Apr 27, 2019) is from:
Ian
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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 27, 2019
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
It may feel random, but there's no denying the process effectively ensures that only people of the top calibre and cultural fit enter these firms. Yes, who you get and how they treat you is random, but that is stylistic ... (read entire answer)
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Informational Interview with a partner. Insights and suggestion to move on

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Most recent answer on Aug 01, 2020
The best answer (on Jul 27, 2020) is from:
Ian
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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 Jul 27, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Can you elaborate on how he contradicted himself? (P.S. Welcome to the world of talking to Partners ;) ) I honestly think he was impressed by you and had/has every intention of referring you. Just remember ... (read entire answer)
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Just received an invite for a McKinsey Online Event. How should I prepare for it?

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Most recent answer on Jun 19, 2020
The best answer (on Jun 18, 2020) is from:
Clara
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Clara
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gave the best answer on Jun 18, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! It depends very much on the type of event: The ones where many people participate -usually webinar-like- don´t need much prep, it´s more about giong and absorbing all possible information. Another story ... (read entire answer)
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Is costumer base overlapping attractive in a M&A scenario? What happens to cross-selling?

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Most recent answer on May 22, 2020
The best answer (on Apr 15, 2020) is from:
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Hi there, as mentioned by Vlad and Robert, it depends on the products and possibly also on the ancillary services offered. You may have different situations, for examples: Complementary products (eg hotel services ... (read entire answer)
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