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McKinsey Offer

and Bain BCG McKinsey McKinsey offer Offer Letter
Most recent answer on Mar 04, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 03, 2024) 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 Mar 03, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, This is very odd. Did you follow up a few times back in September?  As in, have you just been waiting for 6 months or have you been checking in? To anyone reading this: “I wasn't preparing for case interviews ... (read entire answer)
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McK and BCG Offfers

BCG OFFER CALL McKinsey offer
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 17, 2024) 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
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 17, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Woohoo! Congrats on two fantastic offers. Well done! Ultimately, know that you can't go wrong here. Either firm is fantastic and you've got a bright future ahead of you now. As long as you are within the offer deadline ... (read entire answer)
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Have multiple MBB offers, not sure how to decide (Bain Middle East and McKinsey Pakistan)

Bain & Company BCG McKinsey and Bain Interview McKinsey McKinsey offer Middle East Multiple offers offer time to sign the offer
Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 31, 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 Dec 31, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the offers! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: I would highly advise you to opt for the option that better aligns with your professional (and maybe even pe ... (read entire answer)
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How long does McKinsey take to respond after Final Round Interview for Product Owner Position?

Digital McKinsey McKinsey offer Product Manager
Most recent answer on Jul 22, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 12, 2023) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Jul 12, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi Aleeya, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your negative experience with McKinsey, despite having passed all interviews! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, the time McKinsey ta ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 22, 2023 on Jul 22, 2023
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Pros/cons of Senior Solution Delivery Specialist at McKinsey

Job offer McKinsey McKinsey offer Specialist
Most recent answer on Nov 19, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 18, 2022) is from:
Yiqing Hu
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McKinsey Senior Engagement Manager & interviewer | BCG Associate | Cambridge University Alum Network mentor
Yiqing Hu
Expert
gave the best answer on Nov 18, 2022
McKinsey Senior Engagement Manager & interviewer | BCG Associate | Cambridge University Alum Network mentor
Hi, Congrats on the offer! Did you apply to the solution delivery specialist role, or was given the offer for the role despite applying to a generalist position? The pros and cons of the role really depends on what type ... (read entire answer)
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Process between verbal and written offer

McKinsey McKinsey offer
Most recent answer on Nov 25, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 23, 2021) 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
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 23, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, First of all, congratulations! Now's the moment to feel good, not stress again :) Don't worry! The formal written offer is coming! I have never ever heard of a verbal offer getting reneged....you are safe! ... (read entire answer)
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McKinsey Final Round Decision

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Most recent answer on Jul 02, 2021
The best answer (on Jul 02, 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 Jul 02, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hi! That is very very bizarre, and it's been almost a month.  In McKinsey, they always tell you the result by call, both in case of yes and no. It could be that they have somehow forgotten about you since you may ha ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 02, 2021 on Jul 02, 2021
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Negotiating McKinsey offer as an experienced hire

McKinsey McKinsey offer
Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 21, 2021) is from:
Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 21, 2021
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, Unfortunately, you cannot negotiate your salary in McK. The base is fixed and the bonus depends on your yearly rating. Regarding being promoted earlier, this purely depends on your performance. Around 5-1 ... (read entire answer)
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Just Got an Offer from Mckinsey!! Thank you preplounge. I have these questions though

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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 BA Offer - How To Best Prepare For The Analysis?

McKinsey offer
Most recent answer on Sep 15, 2019
The best answer (on Sep 15, 2019) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 15, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, 1) Excel and Financial modeling - the best course I know is Training The Street. Take Financial Modeling, Valuation, Maybe LBO. They have the amazing templates that you have to repsoduce to be able to do that fast ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 15, 2019 on Sep 15, 2019
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McK post-offer call with recruiter

McKinsey offer
Recent activity on Oct 30, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2018
Just avoid the obvious: Insulting them, calling them names, threatening their family or repeatedly telling the voices in your head to shut up ;-) Then you should be OK. Oh, and congrats on the offer.
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