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BCG McKinsey and Bain McK fit questions
Most recent answer on Jan 09, 2023
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Hi there, Generally speaking, this depends on you, not the firm.  Firm: There's virtually nothing timing-related you can do that increases or decreases your chances to get invited. If a company wants you, they want you. ... (read entire answer)
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Feedback after my interview n°1 (1st round McKinsey interview)

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Most recent answer on May 07, 2022
Anonymous gave the best answer on May 06, 2022
Hi there, Thanks for reaching out, and my biggest advise would be to breathe out and forget about McK until you hear back from them. You cannot time travel, and dwelling on the past is counterproductive and damaging to ... (read entire answer)
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Mckinsy Middle East/Saudi

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Most recent answer on Feb 11, 2022
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Hey there, 1. McK Middle East, especially Saudi focuses mostly on public sector (revamping the whole economy from energy-focused to other sectors to diversify), and of course, the energy sector. 2. To help, prepare for ... (read entire answer)
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What are some typical personal fit questions in a McKinsey interview?

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Most recent answer on Oct 29, 2020
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Hi there, There are some great prior Q&As for this. One example is here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/mckinsey-pei-number-of-stories-6842 Personal Stories Step 1 - Categorize the main sto ... (read entire answer)
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