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Do you have time to eat and exercise?

Boston Consulting Group consultinglife Lifestyle

Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

gave the best answer on Jan 27, 2021

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there, You should be mentally prepared to tough it out, but you should also not let this scare you or dissuade you from taking this fantastic leap in your career! People make it work... BCG in particular tries to ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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How do you maintain your diet on the road?

Health Lifestyle MBB

Most recent answer on Oct 13, 2023

Ex Kearney Senior Manager | Ex McKinsey Engagement Manager | Interviewer & Case Coach at McKinsey (200+ Real Interviews)

gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2020

Ex Kearney Senior Manager | Ex McKinsey Engagement Manager | Interviewer & Case Coach at McKinsey (200+ Real Interviews)

Hi There, Congrats! Having a special diet should not be a problem. On your first day, you will need to inform your PL/EM/Manager and your team about your diet. In McKinsey, we have a "team norm" that will govern a ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 13, 2023 on Oct 13, 2023
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What will you do in your first year as an analyst?

consulting analyst consultinglifestyle enter consulting Lifestyle worklifebalance

Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 04, 2022

As Ian said, the best way to get your answers is by talking to someone who is/has been working at one of your target firms… Still, let me try to give you some simplified insights on your question: Q1. Activities within ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 11, 2023 on Oct 11, 2023
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Is BCG Dubai worth going? Lifestyle & exit

BCG exit options Lifestyle Middle East

Most recent answer on Feb 06, 2023

Anonymous B gave the best answer on Feb 06, 2023

Ex BCGer from Dubai office. Firstly, all the answers you are getting from EXPERTS are exceptionally generic. None of them are answering what you intend to know, simply because they haven't worked in that region and the ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 06, 2023 on Feb 06, 2023
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Roommate or No Roommate Consulting Internship?

Consulting life internship Lifestyle Personal Life

Most recent answer on Mar 30, 2021

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

gave the best answer on Mar 29, 2021

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there, First, congratulations! Well done! Now, I presume you're the individual who asked this question: :) https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/what-do-you-think-work-will-look-like-in-the-summer-rem ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 30, 2021 on Mar 30, 2021
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