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Radio silence after 1st round interviews with 2 MBBs

Hiring Timeline interview feedback MBB

Most recent answer on Dec 16, 2023

gave the best answer on Dec 10, 2023

Hi there, The honest answer is that the more time that passes, the lower the odds. That said, you're not out of the running until they actually tell you they are. It is possible that they're waiting until EoY to better ... (read entire answer)

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MBB hiring

Hiring Timeline india MBB South east asia

Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2023

Florian

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Florian

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gave the best answer on Feb 15, 2023

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Hi there, I would definitely go via the networking route as you are a. trying to understand the landscape and hiring situation b. an experienced hire It's a win-win if you reach out to current consultants and HR in targ ... (read entire answer)

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The hiring cycle for MBB for experienced hires?

Hiring Timeline McKinsey

Most recent answer on Nov 08, 2022

Francesco

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Francesco

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Hi there, 1) What is a typical hiring timeline for experienced hires? Usually experienced hires are hired all year round. The scheduled timeline of the interviews depends on several factors, from the availability of th ... (read entire answer)

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Application dilemma

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Most recent answer on Apr 22, 2022

gave the best answer on Apr 21, 2022

Hi there, If McKinsey explicitly gave you a timeline, then I'm sorry but your hands are tied! You need to apply in August. While it's generally frowned upon, if you get an offer people do rescind offers later. That said ... (read entire answer)

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Career Progression - how do you see BD roles within MBB?

BCG BCG Digital Ventures Greater China Hiring Timeline MBB Consulting

Most recent answer on Oct 22, 2021

Anonymous A asked on Oct 08, 2021

I aspire to become a venture architect or a strategy designer at the design/digital branch of MBB. And I have a few questions for you: 1. How does the start-up branch of MBB (BCG in particular) compared with the traditi ... (read entire question)

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Hagen

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Hagen

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gave the best answer on Sep 20, 2021

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Hi Christine, hi all, wow, that is fantastic news for, but not exclusively, everybody who just finished his Bachelor's/ Master's degree and is about to start preparing for consulting interviews! Thinking back at the tim ... (read entire answer)

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German MBB recruiters say they still hire and I should feel welcome to apply - are they telling the truth?

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Most recent answer on Dec 16, 2020

gave the best answer on Dec 13, 2020

Hi there, If they say there are positions open and that you should apply, there are positions open. When covid hit and they weren't hiring due to pipeline shocks, they told people not to apply! In terms of being bla ... (read entire answer)

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MBB 2020/2021 Recruiting timeline with COVID-19?

Actively preparing for interviews at McKinsey and BCG Bain BCG COVID-19 Hiring freeze Hiring Timeline MBB United States western europe

Most recent answer on Oct 09, 2020

gave the best answer on Oct 06, 2020

Hi there, Welcome to the platform as well as the recruiting journey! In Terms of Preparation In general, I find candidates need 2-3 months to feel ready (some need more, some need fewer). Of course, it depends p ... (read entire answer)

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