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What is the difference between MCK capability & insight analyst vs. research analyst

BCG McKinsey and Bain McKinsey McKinsey & Company McKinsey Global Institute McKinsey Research

Most recent answer on Mar 09, 2022

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

gave the best answer on Mar 09, 2022

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there, Congrats on making it this far! Now, there are 2 things you need to do to get a full answer to this question: Network and speak to people at the firm. Actually pick up the phone and talk to people In your inte ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 09, 2022 on Mar 09, 2022
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Just Got an Offer from Mckinsey!! Thank you preplounge. I have these questions though

insights McKinsey & Company McKinsey offer McKinsey Research successful

Most recent answer on May 31, 2021

Anonymous A gave the best answer on May 29, 2021

Hi Zadok, i've been in your position 2 months ago, here is my feedback: 1. same thing, in my case i get the information only from HR on email, not even a phone call. but after i receive the offer, the partner and EM ... (read entire answer)

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on May 31, 2021 on May 31, 2021
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Mckinsey junior research analyst

Junior Research Analyst McKinsey McKinsey & Company mckinsey knowledge center McKinsey Research oil and gas

Most recent answer on May 15, 2020

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

gave the best answer on May 15, 2020

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! On top of the insights already shared in the post, next week will be pusblished in PrepLounge´s Shop material related. In concrete, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB". It provides an end-to-end preparatio ... (read entire answer)

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on May 15, 2020 on May 15, 2020
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What should I do? Reserach vs. Consulting

HelpASisterOut Interview MBB McKinsey Research Research

Recent activity on May 19, 2019

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

gave the best answer on May 19, 2019

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi, I think if you're on the fence, it's always important to keep doors open until you've made up your mind (while respecting other's time of course). I don't think we should advise you on which path to take, but we ... (read entire answer)

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on May 19, 2019 on May 19, 2019
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Switch from McKinsey Research into Consulting

Backoffice MBB McKinsey McKinsey Research Research Research Consulting

Recent activity on Mar 13, 2017

Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 13, 2017

Hi - I agree with Vlad that it is not that easy and that it takes quite some time, but it's not as rare as you may think. I know dozen cases where it happened - typically: - From Research Analyst to Business Analyst ( ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 13, 2017 on Mar 13, 2017
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