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Hello, I have known several people who joined a BCG Paris after having work for a few years in other consulting firms (either top 20 or boutique/specialized) Evaluation criteria during cases interviews will remain rou ... (read entire answer)

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How long covid 19 will affect the MBB recruiting process?

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Hi, unfortunately, nobody now is able to predict the precise effects on each business. The 2 true facts today are that interviews are taking place regularly but online instead than face to face, and that many new consul ... (read entire answer)

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Cases seem like common sense...?

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Hey Anonymous, you are totally right! You have spotted the emperor's new clothes. Many, if not most, cases can be solved with common sense and some very basic business concepts (profit and loss, break even, disti ... (read entire answer)

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Hi Ekundayo, the central difference between these two "entities" lies in what they are focusing on. Organizational Performance Management This includes activities which ensure that an organization's operative g ... (read entire answer)

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