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McKinsey, BCG Middle East No Response After 5 weeks

BCG Hiring freeze McKinsey Middle East waiting period

Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

Adrien

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Ex-McKinsey interviewer & Senior Consultant | Harvard MBA

Adrien

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gave the best answer on Feb 08, 2024

Ex-McKinsey interviewer & Senior Consultant | Harvard MBA

Hi, It's been pretty common to see response time averaging 6 - 8 weeks across many MBB offices for the past few months, due the hiring slowdown as HR departments frequently re-evaluate their hiring depending on context ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Digital London - Hiring?

Digital McKinsey Hiring freeze

Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

Yuval

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Yuval

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gave the best answer on Jan 25, 2024

free 30 min consultation call | 1st try offer from BCG and McK | BCG Associate | 100+ hours of coaching sessions

Hi, Regarding your questions: Usually there would be limited spots for topic specific roles, like Digital, Cyber, Operations, etc. while general tracks are hiring on a rolling basis with a changing number of slots to hi ... (read entire answer)

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Is there a hiring freeze at MBB? Germany

BCG Hiring freeze McKinsey slowing down

Most recent answer on Jan 16, 2024

Gero

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Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer

Gero

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gave the best answer on Jan 15, 2024

Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer

Hi there, Short answer: No hiring freeze. I have coachees who currently are in processes with BCG as well as McKinsey Germany. Invites were reduced, but not as much as commonly perceived. This analysis could be very int ... (read entire answer)

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Hiring Freeze - Jan'24

Big 4 Hiring freeze

Most recent answer on Jan 15, 2024

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Jan 11, 2024

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your concerns regarding the hiring freeze across the Big 4! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions: First of all, the duration of a hiring freeze can var ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 15, 2024 on Jan 15, 2024
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Starting date postponed... until the situation improves

covid19 Entrepreneurship freelance Hiring freeze

Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 27, 2020

Hi A, Of course, it is just my personal opinion, but in your case I would make a step back and try slow-motion. Current COVID-19 situation gives every one of us unique opportunity to reconsider our lives and focus on t ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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Mckinsey Hiring Freeze

Hiring freeze McKinsey & Company

Most recent answer on Sep 27, 2023

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Feb 07, 2023

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Hi there, Sorry to hear about the rejection. In terms of your question: Q: Did McKinsey just implement a hiring freeze? It seems they implemented hiring freeze – or at least, a substantial decrease in hiring – in some c ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 27, 2023 on Sep 27, 2023
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Colour on the hiring scene for Q3/Q4 2023 - London specifically

hiring Hiring freeze recruiting

Most recent answer on May 26, 2023

gave the best answer on May 20, 2023

Hi there, Ok, so please please take my answer with a grain of salt. From my experience, these cycles rarely last more than a year. Covid really spun everything out of wack, so any predictions are particularly hard to ma ... (read entire answer)

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on May 26, 2023 on May 26, 2023
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BCG Interview - Hiring Freeze.

help Hiring freeze

Most recent answer on Apr 19, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Apr 19, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, Sorry to hear. This must feel awful. Especially after you invested quite a bit of time in this process. I'd first of all have another conversation with the recruiter and ask whether a different position woul ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 19, 2023 on Apr 19, 2023
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BCG - Specific Office Hiring Situation

BCG Hiring freeze MBB

Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2023

Hagen

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Hagen

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gave the best answer on Feb 21, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: While I cannot say for certain about BCG in Germany and Switzerland, as far as I know, ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 28, 2023 on Feb 28, 2023
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Are MBB Spain (Madrid) still hiring entry levels or are they on a freeze?

Hiring freeze

Most recent answer on Feb 23, 2023

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Feb 15, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: To my knowledge, they are currently hiring, including for entry-level positions. However, to know for certain, I would highly advise you to reach out to the recruit ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 23, 2023 on Feb 23, 2023
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McKinsey Dubai - BA application no response

hiring Hiring freeze McKinsey & Company Mckinsey middle east Middle East

Most recent answer on Jan 30, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Jan 24, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, It's all a bit of a mess now at the start of the year. The economic situation also doesn't help. Contact the AP and tell them your situation. They might reach out on your behalf to clarify things. Best, Crist ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 30, 2023 on Jan 30, 2023
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McKinsey Dubai Hiring

Hiring freeze McKinsey Middle East

Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2022

Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 06, 2022

Hi Consulting activity in the middle east region is quite high these days and all the big consulting houses are in a hiring spree to fill the surge in demand. McK should be in the same boat. Yes agreed, there is a bigg ... (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?

blacklist COVID-19 Hiring freeze Hiring freeze? Should I apply now and wait? Hiring Timeline MBB

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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on Oct 09, 2020 on Oct 09, 2020
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BCG Stockholm recruitment

BCG hiring Hiring freeze nordic Stockholm

Most recent answer on May 01, 2020

Luca

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BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached

Luca

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gave the best answer on Apr 26, 2020

BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached

Hello, I can confirm that BCG is still hiring, even in Milan, I would suggest to apply as soon as possible. Waiting will not increase your chances to get an interview, since the effects of the COVID will last for at l ... (read entire answer)

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