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BCG - Bad HR experience and is it a sign of bigger problems?

MBB Interviewing Scheduling

Most recent answer on Oct 17, 2023

Riccardo

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Riccardo

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Hi Anonymous, I am sorry to hear that you are having bad experience with BCG recruiting process. All the candidates I am in contact with which are currently undergoing a process at BCG did not share any particular conc ... (read entire answer)

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Handle MBB interviews while working at a Tier-2

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Most recent answer on Oct 26, 2022

Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 26, 2022

Hi there - 1. Block time as soon as possible and speak with HR or your manager and let them know that you have a personal commitment and you need to be away for xx hours and say you can complete your work around it (be ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 26, 2022 on Oct 26, 2022
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Telling a half-truth to HR about another offer

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Most recent answer on Oct 19, 2022

gave the best answer on Oct 12, 2022

Hi there, This is not going to be an inquisition… You tell MBB that you have another offer but are still interested in them. Flag that the offer has a deadline and you'd like to speed up the process. They respond with “ ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 19, 2022 on Oct 19, 2022
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Looking for a MBB coach based in Paris

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Most recent answer on Mar 01, 2022

Ken

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Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

Ken

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gave the best answer on Feb 24, 2022

Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach

Based on the coach list, my pick would be : https://www.preplounge.com/en/profile.php?id=303826 Her profile suggests she does in-person coaching sessions in Paris which is what you're looking for!

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on Mar 01, 2022 on Mar 01, 2022
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Interview dates

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gave the best answer on Dec 15, 2021

Hi there, It completely depends (on company, region, what your recruiting process is, etc.). Generally, they will either assign a specific date or give you a date range. Depending on how you're recruiting you can push b ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 24, 2021 on Dec 24, 2021
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Rescheduling without making it look bad

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Most recent answer on Dec 24, 2021

Allen

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Ex-McK Experienced Hire and EM - I show you how to perform at your best

Allen

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gave the best answer on Dec 16, 2021

Ex-McK Experienced Hire and EM - I show you how to perform at your best

Hi there, If you've already seen conflicting comments, I'm not sure what I can add here, but I'll try: When I was interviewing candidates at McKinsey, I learned that recruiters generally appreciate when candidates push ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 24, 2021 on Dec 24, 2021
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How to manage interview schedules while still working at another firm?

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Most recent answer on Jul 04, 2021

Florian

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Florian

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gave the best answer on Jul 03, 2021

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hey there, Regarding your schedule: I would spread the interviews out over a couple of weeks, focusing on the top 3-4 firms you would like to work with. Just take vacation days for the interviews. If you are hav ... (read entire answer)

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How to strategically schedule 2nd round interviews?

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2020

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 Mar 08, 2019

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

Hi, 1) It's OK if you are an MBA student (who obviously has a lot of choices). Otherwise, it may indicate a lack of motivation. So I would hesitate to ask more than a couple of days. 2) see 1. Ask for a deadline 3 ... (read entire answer)

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Timeline for feedback after first round McKinsey phone screen/case

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Most recent answer on Jul 08, 2020

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 Feb 20, 2019

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

Interviewers often have no incentive to give feedback beyond a soft request from their office recruiting team and the fuzzy idea that they'd like feedback if in their shoes. Life gets in the way, they are busy... and of ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 08, 2020 on Jul 08, 2020
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Best way to do the overview of your resume

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Recent activity on Nov 12, 2018

Anonymous gave the best answer on Nov 12, 2018

I used to use McKinsey communication techniques (pyramid principle) to communicate my resume. I'd avoid going chronologically unless your story is amazing. Here is a template: Main Point: Here is why I am here and ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 12, 2018 on Nov 12, 2018
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What's the MBB Recruiting Cycle for both internship and formal ones?

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Recent activity on Oct 26, 2018

Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 26, 2018

Guennael is correct for milkround recruiting and summer internships Firms also do off-cycle recruiting, for which they usually recruit year round (generally experience hires). Some offices may also have off cycle inte ... (read entire answer)

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Is it heard of for an MBB firm to provide a case coaching session first prior to second round interviews?

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Recent activity on Aug 28, 2018

Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 28, 2018

Hi Vanessa, Yes it is heard of - In fact, I had a coaching call with a member of the firm before I started! Though in my experience this was more of a general chat of how these interviews go down, what to look out f ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 28, 2018 on Aug 28, 2018
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