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Hey there,

Usually within 2 weeks, with the peak around 7-9 days (based on 200+ people I have interviewed that took the PSG).

You will definitely hear back from McKinsey. Last week was Easter week in many countries, which is a common holiday period. I am pretty sure you will hear back from them this week. If not, I'd call them at the end of the week to ask about the status of your application,

Fingers crossed!

Cheers,

Florian

Hi there,

Most of the time prescreening calls involve fit only, but that's not always the case - you may also have a small case interview. Bain is not as unified worldwide as McK and BCG, so it is difficult to say which may be the case for your specific office without additional information. Your best bet is to clarify with HR.

If it is fit only, standard questions you can expect are:

• Tell me about yourself
• Why consulting
• Why Bain
• Give me an example of when you led a team
• Tell me about a time when you had to convince someone not agreeing with you
• What has been your major achievement so far
• Why should we hire you

Below you can find some tips for a video call:

• Prepare the place for the call. A quiet environment is a must-have. Also, be sure that there is not strange stuff in the background ;)
• Smile during the call. It is an excellent way to show energy
• Use numbers when communicating your structure. This will make it easier for the interviewer to follow you, since they probably cannot see your notes. As an example:“In order to help our client, I would like to focus on three main areas. First, I would like to focus on [FIRST TOPIC], secondly on [SECOND TOPIC], finally on [THIRD TOPIC]. Let me start with the first one."
• Prepare your own questions. Relevant questions at the end are a great way to show your interest in the company and get additional points. This is particularly important in a phone/video interview, as the interviewer will naturally connect less with you. In the first reply at the link below you can find some tips on the ideal questions to ask at the end of your call: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/open-house-at-bcg-311

Hope this helps,

Francesco

Hi Danny,

What are your current grades at LSE? If they are good and you get a solid referral, I believe your profile is good enough for MBB given the information you shared.

You can find more on referrals at the link below:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/hey-everyonehope-all-is-well-3176

Best,

Francesco