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Will joining a T2 hurt my career path pre-MBA?

MBA Application Advice MBB T2
Most recent answer 7 hours ago
The best answer (11 hours ago) is from:
Pedro
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Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Pedro
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gave the best answer 11 hours ago
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
In general, it doesn't hurt your career. Particularly since you plan doing it in 3-4 years. Having Mckinsey and a strong role in a good company, becoming an industry specialist, is something MBA admissions value. And if ... (read entire answer)
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Clarifying Ban Periods at Consulting Firms

Case Interview Kearney dubai MBB Mentorship
Most recent answer 13 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 18, 2024) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 18, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, In general, the ban applies to all application types (from submitted and not being invited to interview, all the way to getting to the final round and not passing). Please don't try to circumvent. The “bans” a ... (read entire answer)
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13 hrs ago 13 hours ago
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[Experienced Hire] - Why MBB?

Bain & Company MBB McKinsey & Company preplounge
Question edited 15 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 17, 2024) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 17, 2024
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Philip, Sorry to hear about the rejection. In terms of your questions: 1) Should the last aspect (to make money) from my three career aspects not have been explained/mentioned during the interview? I would not recomm ... (read entire answer)
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15 hrs ago 15 hours ago
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Toxic Workplace -Seeking Advice on Promotion and Pay Discrepancy

MBB strategy
Most recent answer on Mar 16, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 13, 2024) is from:
Alberto
Expert
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Alberto
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 13, 2024
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Hi there, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To your questions: Q1: How to approach the conversation with the department head effectively? Keep the conversation fact based and try to avoid any kind of emotional res ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 16, 2024 on Mar 16, 2024
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Bcg middle east intern count

BCG internship MBB
Most recent answer on Mar 16, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 03, 2024) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 03, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, My understand is they are hiring. I wouldn't say agressively, but hiring is happening. Who cares about headcount and pass rate… Apply Network Perform your best If the headcount is 2 and pass rate is 5%, compar ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 16, 2024 on Mar 16, 2024
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Ondemand Assessment

consulting MBB mental math Mentorship
Most recent answer on Mar 15, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 15, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 15, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Haven't seen examples of the test yet.  So if I were you I would reach out to the recruiter to ask for more details on the structure of the test and explicitly request test samples. They often share those. The more info ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 15, 2024 on Mar 15, 2024
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BCG Recruiter Question

BCG MBB Recruiter recruiting
Most recent answer on Mar 13, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 09, 2024) is from:
Niklas
Expert
McKinsey Jr. Engagement Manager | Interviewer at McK| Coached numerous candidates to secure MBB offers | University of Oxford
Niklas
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 09, 2024
McKinsey Jr. Engagement Manager | Interviewer at McK| Coached numerous candidates to secure MBB offers | University of Oxford
Hi, thanks for sharing this. I would not interpret too much into the recruiter not answering for one day. MBB consultancies tend to have a highly professional recruitment process, so they will usually not "leave you han ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 13, 2024 on Mar 13, 2024
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Bain Madrid Office

Bain & Company Madrid MBB recruiting
Most recent answer on Mar 13, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 11, 2024) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 11, 2024
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions: First of all, while this does not seem to be the official process of providing a referral, you can most likely assume that “uploading your resume” has s ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 13, 2024 on Mar 13, 2024
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Usual time to hear back after internship final round

Final Round internship MBB
Most recent answer on Mar 13, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 12, 2024) is from:
Dennis
Expert
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 12, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, there have been a lot of reports that processes seem to be running more slowly and people are waiting for a while to receive feedback. If you have now already waited for 3 weeks, I would try to follow up with ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 13, 2024 on Mar 13, 2024
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How to make an oral presentation of the case analysis at the BCG written case interview?

BCG Case case interview preparation MBB presentation written case
Most recent answer on Mar 12, 2024
The best answer (on Oct 08, 2017) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 08, 2017
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Here I've uploaded some written case samples (incl BCG) https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5qxal/AABeUN6mtiGkWhEklRjszX2Oa?dl=0 The best way to prepare is the following: Check if the calculator is allowe ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 12, 2024 on Mar 12, 2024
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McKinsey vs Bain 1st round 2024

Bain & Company Interview McKinsey Interview Scheduling MBB MBB McKinsey mckinsey 1st round interview
Most recent answer on Mar 12, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 09, 2024) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 09, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, First, remember that you might not have control over scheduling. For the most part, they get to decide when they take place. Ultimately, I would apply (or have applied) to dozens of other firms. They can be yo ... (read entire answer)
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76
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on Mar 12, 2024 on Mar 12, 2024
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Lateral hire MBB

Big Four - Strategy MBB
Most recent answer on Mar 11, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 06, 2024) is from:
Nick
Expert
Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Nick
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 06, 2024
Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Hi there, on paper you seem to have the right background and training (in that many MBBs have STEM degrees from leading universities). Perhaps we compartmentalize the steps you see as a sequence into three different pro ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 11, 2024 on Mar 11, 2024
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How to ask for strategy role

A.T. Kearney Bain BCG BCG McKinsey and Bain Big Four - Strategy Client and MBB FTIConsulting MBB
Most recent answer on Mar 09, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 08, 2024) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 08, 2024
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, 1) Recruitment have returned with implementation role. Whilst I don't mind implementation I prefer strategy core role. How do I ask for this without sounding like I don't appreciate the implementation role tha ... (read entire answer)
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42
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on Mar 09, 2024 on Mar 09, 2024
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Seeking Advice on Career Path

europe MBA MBB Middle East tier1
Most recent answer on Mar 09, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 08, 2024) is from:
Dennis
Expert
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 08, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, if you want to pursue a career in consulting, then gaining experience in “niche consulting” is still better than no consulting experience. Of course you shouldn't linger at this firm for too long if your ambit ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 09, 2024 on Mar 09, 2024
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Apply to MBB US from Europe

MBB
Most recent answer on Mar 08, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 07, 2024) is from:
Nick
Expert
Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Nick
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 07, 2024
Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews
If I were you, I would take the offer to first learn the toolkit as a general consulting staff. Then look for opportunities to do an experience transfer for a termed exchange, to make sure you really like other aspects ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 08, 2024 on Mar 08, 2024
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ME first round market sizing case

1st round Bain & Company Market sizing MBB Middle East
Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 03, 2024) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 03, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You'll learn a lot more from this by trying it out yourself first! Why don't you post your approach here and we can provide commentary? Hint: This is a bottom-up market sizing (think about how much you could m ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 07, 2024 on Mar 07, 2024
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Compensation vs. company/city prestige vs. job content

Deloitte Deloitte Monitor eyparthenon MBB
Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 03, 2024) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 03, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Love that you listed your priorities. Not only does that show that you are objective-driven and know how to make decisions, but it helps us! Now, you're making a potentially life-altering decision. Be careful ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 07, 2024 on Mar 07, 2024
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Moving from the US back to Germany - what are my chances?

germany job MBB
Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 02, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 02, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there! I'm not sure why you believe that MBBs won't be interested in your profile. And also, yes, Germany is struggling too now in terms of hiring though I wouldn't be able to say how it compares exactly with the US. ... (read entire answer)
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69
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on Mar 07, 2024 on Mar 07, 2024
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Big4 value creation services

Big4 Deals Strategy MBB Value Creation
Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 01, 2024) is from:
Avinash
Expert
ex-BCG 4 years | Interviewer at BCG | 4 BCG offices (Miami, Madrid, Bogotá, Lima) | Now start-up founder $50M+ raised
Avinash
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 01, 2024
ex-BCG 4 years | Interviewer at BCG | 4 BCG offices (Miami, Madrid, Bogotá, Lima) | Now start-up founder $50M+ raised
Congrats on the offer. I have two thoughts:1/ I do believe the current brand on your CV affects your chances of getting into MBB. When I joined the BCG Madrid office, out of 10 people accepted in my cohort, 2 came from ... (read entire answer)
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84
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on Mar 07, 2024 on Mar 07, 2024
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Reapply to MBB

MBB Screening
Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 07, 2024) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 07, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Sorry to hear about not making it past the first round a McK and Bain. Now, if you passed the screenings before, you can pass them again. Given you have more experience, you *should* pass again. However, remem ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 07, 2024 on Mar 07, 2024
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