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Bewerbung Praktikum bei MBB: Bild im Lebenslauf wichtig?

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Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 01, 2023) is from:
Ian
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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
Hi there, If you're able to ask in English I'd love to help!
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Format of German Tabular CV Question

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Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 08, 2018
Hi Anonymous, I am German, have worked in consulting in Germany and have seen my share of CVs, so I hope I can help. So first of all: None of the three examples are total no-gos. I would consider No 2 best / sa ... (read entire answer)
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English CV in Germany

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Most recent answer on Oct 30, 2020
The best answer (on Aug 23, 2020) is from:
Sidi
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
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gave the best answer on Aug 23, 2020
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi, language should not be a problem. An MBB profile is fundamentally different from a Big 4 profile, so to me it makes sense that they did not invite you if you were successful in MBB. It would just be a waste of res ... (read entire answer)
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'Skills' section on CV Question

Application application process Consulting Resume CV Interview Lebenslauf MBB
Most recent answer on Aug 19, 2020
The best answer (on Sep 27, 2018) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Sep 27, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Keep the languages within the languages section Keep the technical, statistical and financial modeling skills as a separate section (if you really has smth). If it is just power point - there is no sense to ma ... (read entire answer)
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