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Pursuing a sponsored MBA in the US - permanent transfer to a US office after 2/3 years post MBA

M7 MBA MBB officetransfer

Most recent answer on Jan 08, 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 05, 2024

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

Not sure I see any issues - You have admission to a sponsored MBA program You will go back to your role after the MBA for 2-3 years You then may or may not request a transfer to the US after 3-4 years (depending on var ... (read entire answer)

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Question about MBA sponsorship timelines?

M7 MBA

Most recent answer on Jul 31, 2023

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 Apr 21, 2023

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

Hi there, Q: Is there any chance it could still be sponsored, even if partially? If not, do you think I can at least get a return offer? Agree with the other comments that it makes sense to talk with HR. You should have ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 31, 2023 on Jul 31, 2023
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Is 2.5 years experience + top MBA enough for post-MBA recruiting?

M7 MBA MBB

Most recent answer on Feb 08, 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 07, 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: Yes, in my opinion, you would have a highly desirable profile for strategy consulting ... (read entire answer)

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Top MBA right after MBB rejection

M7 MBA MBA

Most recent answer on Feb 03, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Feb 02, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, This ‘ban’ is not a fixed timeline. It's rather a means for them to keep you from applying until you can prove that you've significantly improved your skills. With an MBA however, you can re-apply because it' ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 03, 2023 on Feb 03, 2023
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Master's Degree vs MBA (if after internship FT offer received)

M7 MBA Master MBA MBA Experience target university university

Most recent answer on Jan 10, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jan 09, 2023

If you get full time MBB offer, go. Whatever the masters degree in management, it pales in comparison to the real world on the job experience you get at MBB. Also, the MBB will solve both your problems. First, the bran ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 10, 2023 on Jan 10, 2023
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MBB office selection

canada M7 MBA MBA MBB networking office culture office preferences recruiting recruiting mckinsey associate analyst networking

Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2022

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 Nov 29, 2022

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

My suggestion is to do your MBA as a stem degree which all HSW programs allow you to do. Then you have 3 years on an OPT to try for H1B or go straight for a GC. If it all fails just go to Canada you should qualify now w ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 01, 2022 on Dec 01, 2022
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McKinsey MBA sponsorship

M7 MBA MBA McKinsey McKinsey & Company

Most recent answer on May 28, 2022

Anonymous gave the best answer on May 27, 2022

Hi there, The HR should explain the MBA sponsorship process in the first few weeks after you join: this information is very transparently available internally. I can only speak for BCG and Europe, so I don't know if th ... (read entire answer)

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With a non-target school undergraduate background, will I be able to pass the screening selection for MBB with a M7 Deferred MBA?

and Bain BCG CV screening M7 MBA McKinsey Non target selection criteria selection process target school

Most recent answer on May 18, 2022

gave the best answer on May 16, 2022

Hi there, It should help. The short answer is that everything that adds consulting-based experience to your resume helps. Yes, a good school matters, but you can get around this with good experience, a killer resume, an ... (read entire answer)

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on May 18, 2022 on May 18, 2022
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International MBA (LBS vs M7) for Australian market

Australia lbs M7 MBA MBB Australia

Most recent answer on Dec 24, 2021

gave the best answer on Dec 15, 2021

Hi there, Short answer: Very strongly. 1 of the 4 individuals in my intern cohort was from LBS. A few of my closest friends from my BCG Australia days are LBS MBA grads. I just helped a candidate from LBS get hired. One ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 24, 2021 on Dec 24, 2021
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BizOps vs. Consulting Pre-MBA work experience

M7 MBA

Most recent answer on Sep 08, 2021

Sophia

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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| 6+ years of coaching

Sophia

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gave the best answer on Sep 08, 2021

Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| 6+ years of coaching

Hello, Yes, absolutely! Especially given that you already have 3 years of experience in strategy consulting, a BizOps role will only diversify your experience and complement your profile from the perspective of MBA admi ... (read entire answer)

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Re-Applying to MBB after Round 1 Internship Rejection (MBA)

Bain M7 MBA reapply The Boston Consulting Group

Most recent answer on Jan 16, 2021

Gaurav

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#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360 coach(Ex-McKinsey + Certified Coach + Active recruiter)

Gaurav

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gave the best answer on Jan 15, 2021

#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360 coach(Ex-McKinsey + Certified Coach + Active recruiter)

Hi there, I'm sorry to hear about it. First you need to find out your blackout period: you usually get an email stating the rejection and the time you need to wait before reapplying. If you didn't receive it, conta ... (read entire answer)

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How does MBA sponsorship work at McKinsey and Bain in the US?

Bain BCG Bain McKinsey M7 M7 MBA MBA

Most recent answer on Nov 18, 2020

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 Nov 14, 2019

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

Hi, At McKinsey in North America it works like this You must join the firm as a BA (no other starting role as far as I am aware allows this) and then stay in the firm for 2 years. Additionally, you must maintain a c ... (read entire answer)

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How to secure MBA sponsorship at Tier 2 consulting firms?

Job offer M7 MBA tier2

Most recent answer on Nov 02, 2020

Clara

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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Clara

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gave the best answer on Nov 02, 2020

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello ! Not to lie to you, it´s very hard -even more now in COVID times-. None of the people that I met in MIT Sloan during the MBA that come from TIER 2 consulting firms are sponsored. However, I would touch ba ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 02, 2020 on Nov 02, 2020
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Need advice on securing interviews during MBA recruiting

M7 MBA MBB

Most recent answer on May 06, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on May 06, 2020

Like other mentioned, don't worry about your upper second hons in university. You have already worked 5 years and now has a top MBA, recruiters won't be particularly looking at your undergrad any more. To make things ... (read entire answer)

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Does Roland Berger have tie-ups with business schools for MBA?

2nd tier Bain BCG M7 MBA MBA Mck RB Roland Berger RolandBerger

Most recent answer on Nov 12, 2019

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 Nov 07, 2019

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, Not sure what you mean by tie-ups. Consulting background is one of the most common applicant's backgrounds. The brand is well known. You have to compete however with the other candidates both with similar and diff ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 12, 2019 on Nov 12, 2019
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Roland Berger vs ZS vs F500 rotational exit opps to M7 or MBB

F500 F500 rotational M7 M7 MBA MBA MBB rejection Roland Berger ZS ZS Associates

Recent activity on Sep 24, 2018

Guennael

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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Guennael

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gave the best answer on Sep 24, 2018

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Which country are you in? Assuming Europe (Germany?), and further assuming you had choice, I'd definitely pick RB first, since they have the better brand. ZS is more boutique in my mind, and would come second. The inter ... (read entire answer)

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