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Internal strategy team vs lower tier 2 firm

Internal Strategy tier 2
Most recent answer on Oct 27, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 30, 2020) is from:
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Hey there, Firstly well done on having these options in these times. Please take a moment to feel happy if you havent already done so :). Here's some pointers to help you make the choice. It will be inappropriate fo ... (read entire answer)
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Corporate Strategy or In-house consulting?

corporate development inhouse consulting Internal Strategy
Most recent answer on Aug 19, 2022
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 02, 2018
My instinct answer and personal bias is for Merck. The main reason is company size, global footprint and brand. That said things that can change my initial bias: role at which are you joining (the more junior the more I ... (read entire answer)
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Head of Strat vs. Tier1/2 Consultancy

Internal Strategy mbb exit change selection criteria
Most recent answer on Oct 01, 2021
Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 30, 2021
Hi, Congrats on the offer for the head of strategy position! The way I see it, it all depends on what you want to do afterwards. Take the Head of Strategy position if : - You want to learn mostly about corporate politic ... (read entire answer)
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Differences between business model and strategy?

Internal Strategy
Most recent answer on Sep 24, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 22, 2021) is from:
Florian
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Florian
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gave the best answer on Sep 22, 2021
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, There are tons of definitions of business models out there and unfortunately not one universally agreed on. In fact, Porter does not even like the concept of business models at all as he argues it is ill-defi ... (read entire answer)
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Difference b/w Office of the CEO and Strategy Department

CEO Internal Strategy
Most recent answer on Nov 13, 2020
The best answer (on Nov 12, 2020) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Nov 12, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, The strategy department would communicate directly with the CEO. They are there to essentially advise the CEO. In the same way that MBB would advise the Office of the CEO, so would an in-house strategy dep ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 13, 2020 on Nov 13, 2020
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MasterCard Advisers

Internal Strategy
Most recent answer on Jul 17, 2019
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Deniz
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5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 400+ Trainees | Free 15-min Consultation Call
Hi, Judging from the lack of responses here, you may want to reach out to people on LinkedIn (e.g., just write "mastercard advisors bcg" in the search box, if you want to speak with people who can provide you with ins ... (read entire answer)
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Strategy Role in an Overseas Captive Center

Internal Strategy
Recent activity on May 08, 2019
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Hard to tell, this would be a case-by-base. I'd follow my gut: if it doesn't sound right, just don't do it. Being in a big4 right now, your career is on a set, upward trajectory -> only jump ship if the positives are ... (read entire answer)
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on May 08, 2019 on May 08, 2019
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Preparation for Corporate Strategy Interview

Internal Strategy MBB
Recent activity on Aug 12, 2018
Anonymous A asked on Aug 11, 2018
Hello there, I have a Prudential Financial corporate strategy interview in 2 days and I'm not sure how to prepare. I've interviewed at McK before; should I expect a similar interview structure? Thanks.
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Internal Strategy Roles & Programs

Internal Consulting Internal Strategy Maersk Process Design Samsung Global Strategy Group (GSG)
Recent activity on Jul 30, 2018
The best answer (on Jul 30, 2018) is from:
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Vlad
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gave the best answer on Jul 30, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, You should look for "Management rotational programs". There are 2 kinds of them: Graduate rotational programs MBA rotational programs However, these programs have little in common with internal strategy. ... (read entire answer)
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