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McKinsey Digital role vs BCG/Bain Generalist Strategy role

Bain Bain & Company BCG Boston Consulting Group McKinsey McKinsey Digital The Boston Consulting Group
Most recent answer on Oct 18, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 17, 2023) is from:
Alberto
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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Alberto
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gave the best answer on Oct 17, 2023
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Hi there, Congrats on getting all interviews in MBB :) To your questions: 1. Should I go with McKinsey with its name and reputation or should I go with the generalist strategy roles with BCG or Bain?  I suggest you step ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 18, 2023 on Oct 18, 2023
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Generalist or Digital?

Bain Bain Vector BCG BCG Technology advantage BCG McKinsey and Bain Boston Consulting Group Digital McKinsey McKinsey McKinsey Digital
Most recent answer on Jul 31, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 06, 2023) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
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gave the best answer on Apr 06, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, I would highly advise you not to make such important career decisions so ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 31, 2023 on Jul 31, 2023
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Tech Case Resources and Practice

Accenture BCG Technology advantage McKinsey Digital
Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2023
The best answer (on May 10, 2023) 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
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gave the best answer on May 10, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Ashish, Tt's quite tough to find adequate tech-focused cases. That's why I created three tech cases :) https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/interviewer-led-mckinsey-style/advanced/mckinsey-digita ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 30, 2023 on Jun 30, 2023
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Future profit calculation question

BCG Platinion: Oil & Gas Upstream Technology McKinsey Digital
Most recent answer on Jan 11, 2022
The best answer (on Jan 10, 2022) is from:
Luca
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BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached
Luca
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gave the best answer on Jan 10, 2022
BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached
Hello there, You should consider that “benefit of colocation” as a 10% boost of the revenues of that specific office, if IT sources will be placed in the same country. Since the business size of Australia is 800M$, you ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 11, 2022 on Jan 11, 2022
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BCG Platinion Case Prep

BCG Platinion case partner Deloitte Monitor McKinsey Digital
Most recent answer on Sep 06, 2021
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Antonello
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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
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gave the best answer on Sep 06, 2021
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi! Unfortunately, I do not know any candidate who is preparing for Platinion. I recommend posting this message also on other groups (e.g. school alumni) to broaden your audience or ask directly someone who works there. ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 06, 2021 on Sep 06, 2021
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Prepare for Case Interviews - McKinsey Digital - Any difference?

Case Interview Coaching Call McKinsey McKinsey Digital
Most recent answer on Feb 02, 2021
The best answer (on Feb 01, 2021) is from:
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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gave the best answer on Feb 01, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! First of all, the "121 case coaching call" is, as you very well said, a call with a McKinsey consultant and other candidates, where you will have the opportunity to go through a business problem scenario. I u ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 02, 2021 on Feb 02, 2021
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Is there any differences between McKinsey Digital interview and McKinsey?

McKinsey Digital McKinsey PEI mckinseyprep
Most recent answer on Dec 20, 2020
The best answer (on Dec 19, 2020) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Dec 19, 2020
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Hi there, For consultant roles, the process is the same but with a higher likelihood of cases related to digital. If you are not interviewing for a consultant role, the process may be different. Hope this helps, F ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 20, 2020 on Dec 20, 2020
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Experienced Hire for BCG / McKinsey in Digital Practice

CV screening DigitalBCG Experienced Hire McKinsey Digital
Most recent answer on Nov 17, 2020
The best answer (on Nov 15, 2020) is from:
Adi
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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
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gave the best answer on Nov 15, 2020
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
**Answer updated after CV review** Hey there, based on your description and research you did, sounds like you tick the right boxes. Definitely get your CV in via referral. The missing "Big University Brand" can be com ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 17, 2020 on Nov 17, 2020
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Format and content scope of BCG Platinion technical case

BCG Platinion: Oil & Gas Upstream Technology McKinsey Digital
Most recent answer on Aug 09, 2020
The best answer (on Aug 09, 2020) 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
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gave the best answer on Aug 09, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Li, This is exactly why I created this case - there just aren't enough Tech-based cases out there! This second case also has a digital aspect to it: https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candi ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 09, 2020 on Aug 09, 2020
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What is the hiring process for experienced hires in McKinsey Digital Practice ?

Experienced Hire McKinsey Digital
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2020
Anonymous A asked on Feb 22, 2020
I am interviewing with McKinsey Digital practice. I have 15 + years of expereince IT transformation. McKinsey approached me because of particlar projects I have executed. Now I am intervieweing with partners and digital ... (read entire question)
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on Feb 29, 2020 on Feb 29, 2020
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Question on IT case interviews

BCG Platinion McKinsey Digital
Recent activity on Jan 28, 2019
The best answer (on Jan 23, 2019) is from:
Norah
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I am here to get you an offer! | Ex MBB interviewer Expert in MBB and Tier 2, Deep knowledge of EU & Middle East regions
Norah
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gave the best answer on Jan 23, 2019
I am here to get you an offer! | Ex MBB interviewer Expert in MBB and Tier 2, Deep knowledge of EU & Middle East regions
Hello Anonymous, Thanks for reaching out. There are no typical IT/Digital cases online. However I would suggest the following steps: 1. Nurture your mind with publications and Intellectual Capital: from Platinion, Tec ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 28, 2019 on Jan 28, 2019
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