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No Response from Bain Final Round

Bain Bain & Company Bain final round Final Round Job offer

Most recent answer on Apr 10, 2024

Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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gave the best answer on Apr 10, 2024

Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there, before offer decisions are communicated after the final round, they have to be aligned between HR and the interviewers in the process. This can sometimes take time for various reasons. A few common ones are li ... (read entire answer)

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EY or Strategy& middle east? Which firm is better?

2-tier Accenture Accenture Strategy Online test ATKearney BCG McKinsey and Bain Job offer MBB Middle East Multiple offers

Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

gave the best answer on Jan 17, 2024

Hi there, Congrats on both offers! Also, thank you for being someone who considers which job to take after those firms have actually decided they want you :P Within the middle east itself, Strategy& is going to be t ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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I am suing Strategy & Dubai office, any advice?

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Most recent answer on Feb 26, 2024

Udayan

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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Udayan

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gave the best answer on Jan 24, 2024

Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Probably not the advice you want to hear - suing a company is a gargantuan task that will deplete you emotionally and maybe financially too. First check if you truly have a genuine complaint - the way to do this is to s ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 26, 2024 on Feb 26, 2024
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EY-Parthenon vs Accenture

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Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2024

Adi

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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Adi

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gave the best answer on Apr 14, 2021

Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Hey, I have provided a lot of insights on Accenture previosuly. Have a look at below threads. Make a choice based on the firm & role which is a better fit with your career aspirations, values and risk profile. C ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 31, 2024 on Jan 31, 2024
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I received offers from all MBB, but I really don't know which one to choose.

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Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023

Ken

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Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

Ken

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gave the best answer on Feb 02, 2021

Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

If you want to sign up for a more set path and experience then go for Bain ("A Bainie never lets a another Bainie fail"). If you want to navigate and create your own path and experience then go for McKinsey ("Make your ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 31, 2023 on Dec 31, 2023
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Strategy& Dubai reviews

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 01, 2022

Hello There, Congrats on the offer! I am currently working with Strategy& Middle East. I am happy to connect and clarify any questions you might have. Cheers

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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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Graduate job offer but delayed graduation

Job offer recent graduate

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Not at all. But if I were you I wouldn't go for this option. Or at least I wouldn't accept this as the only way of doing this. The main thing I'd try is to negotiate with your employer to postpone the offer until next ... (read entire answer)

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Confused between 2 offers - Paris boutique vs Dubai big 4

Big Four - Strategy Deloitte Monitor Job offer Multiple offers

Most recent answer on Oct 30, 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 Oct 30, 2023

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

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the offers! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: I would highly advise you to opt for the option that better aligns with your professional (and maybe even pe ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 30, 2023 on Oct 30, 2023
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Should I negotiate offer during offer call, or after offer call?

Job offer

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gave the best answer on Oct 17, 2023

Hi there, Congrats on the offer! Most importantly - you've got the job! Please don't try to negotiate on the initial call. You need to ask questions that help you understand the offer. Re-iterate your interest in the fi ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 25, 2023 on Oct 25, 2023
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Should I send thank you letter to interviewers after an offer?

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Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Oct 19, 2023

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Hi there, Q: Is it advisable to send thank-you letters to all interviewers after receiving an offer? Or would it be more appropriate to do so after taking some time to contemplate the offer and then making a decision to ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 25, 2023 on Oct 25, 2023
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Interview Predicament

Job offer Multiple offers

Most recent answer on Sep 11, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Sep 11, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there! If you're content with the offer you have, by all means just drop the other interviews. There's not much that you can gain from them at this point. And if you feel already ‘done’ with case interviews and your ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 11, 2023 on Sep 11, 2023
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Seeking advice: does a "zero bonus" hint under-performance?

Job offer

Most recent answer on Sep 07, 2023

Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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gave the best answer on Sep 06, 2023

Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi, show them the offer letter. Don’t try to rationalize anything regarding tax deductions - they probably know more about that than you since they are paying their employees too. Bonus is usually low in bad business y ... (read entire answer)

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Interview Dilemma

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Most recent answer on Jul 21, 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 Jul 19, 2023

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

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the offers! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, securing multiple offers indicates that you have a competitive profile and desirable skills. ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 21, 2023 on Jul 21, 2023
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Question before scheduled interview

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Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2023

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Jun 23, 2023

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Hi there, Q: Can I send an Email asking if it will be a technical or behavioral meeting? Yes, it is totally fine to ask if they did not provide additional information already. For the fit part, you can review some comm ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 27, 2023 on Jun 27, 2023
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McKinsey Placeholder Offer Question

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Most recent answer on Jun 14, 2023

gave the best answer on Jun 13, 2023

Hi there, Of course you should be worried! Your dream company is the #1 consulting firm in the world, with a 5% acceptance rate and you haven't even applied! Please don't drop everything and put all your hopes on 1 firm ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 14, 2023 on Jun 14, 2023
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My academic transcript contains some of F's grades. Can I explain this in the cover letter?

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Jun 01, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, It's really surprising that they asked for the academic transcript. What firm was this, if you don't mind sharing? Most firms don't really care about your grades. The smart way to write the CV is to actually f ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 02, 2023 on Jun 02, 2023
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Got an offer, should I cancel interviews with others?

Interview scheduling Job offer MBB

Most recent answer on May 19, 2023

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on May 19, 2023

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, Congratulations on the offer! In terms of your questions: 1) I can 1) accept the offer and cancel the other interviews, 2) tell the others I have an offer and try to expedite their interviews, or 3) accept the ... (read entire answer)

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on May 19, 2023 on May 19, 2023
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Delay in job start Mckinsey

Job offer McKinsey

Most recent answer on Mar 14, 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 Mar 13, 2023

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

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the progress thus far in the application process! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Fir ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 14, 2023 on Mar 14, 2023
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MBB start date delayed in 2023 for experienced hire

Delay Job offer

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Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Mar 14, 2023

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, 1) Would you recommend finding a full-time position or looking for a part-time job under this situation? Given it’s 6 months (hopefully they won’t delay more), in case you are looking for a side income I woul ... (read entire answer)

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MBB - Delayed Start or No Offer?

Job offer Offer Letter

Most recent answer on Feb 23, 2023

Benjamin

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Benjamin

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gave the best answer on Feb 15, 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, In my experience, you would still get the offer if you really performed exceptionally. Typically the interviews are scheduled after budgeting and headcount planning which is finalized early in the year.= If for som ... (read entire answer)

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