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Working hours for McKinsey and BCG New York offices

BCG McKinsey New York working hours
Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 19, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Dec 19, 2023
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Hi Theo,  Congratulations on the offers! In terms of your question: Q: I wanted to ask to any of you that might have had direct or indirect insights regarding McKinsey and BCG working hours for Associate level? Not sure ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 31, 2023 on Dec 31, 2023
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What are the perks of being locally staffed?

London New York San Francisco
Most recent answer on Oct 19, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on Dec 16, 2020
Hi, Based on my experience the perks of locally staffed are: Meal allowance (Local staffing and fly-ins) Transport allowance (Local staffing and fly-ins) Party with your team (Local staffing and fly-ins) No ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 19, 2023 on Oct 19, 2023
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NY: Afterwork Social (Nov 11)

New York
Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 10, 2022) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Nov 10, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
This looks fun! A bit far though :)
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How Difficult Is It To Break Into US Consulting From A Canadian Undergrad? Dual Citizen?

canada consulting New York
Most recent answer on Feb 04, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 01, 2022) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Feb 01, 2022
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Hi there, If you don’t have visa issues and you are from a target school I don’t see major issues.  An easy way to check is to look on LinkedIn if alumni of your school managed to move there. If that’s feasible and you ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 04, 2022 on Feb 04, 2022
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United Nation vs McKinsey

BCG McKinsey and Bain Case Interview coach consulting exit dubai Job offer Middle East New York united nations United States
Most recent answer on Dec 23, 2021
The best answer (on Dec 08, 2021) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Dec 08, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You have a list of things here that you like/want about each - that's not the way to make a decision! Figure out what are the 1 or 2 main things you care about Look at both offers to see which one meets those ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 23, 2021 on Dec 23, 2021
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What makes BCG's New York City office so special?

BCG New York
Most recent answer on Jul 17, 2021
The best answer (on Jul 17, 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
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gave the best answer on Jul 17, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, While I would say this a major reason to network, we are past that point :) First of all, Hudson Yards is incredible, so I hope you do get in and get to appreciate the double-decker office layout, high-end ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 17, 2021 on Jul 17, 2021
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Salary Disparity b/w London and New York

London MBB New York
Most recent answer on Nov 21, 2020
The best answer (on Nov 21, 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 Nov 21, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
hmmmm think about your statement again: "Given the global P&L of the firm". Would you expect consultants in Vietnam to make the same amount as in Europe? Given consulting rates in Vietnam? (There's your answer) ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 21, 2020 on Nov 21, 2020
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Strategy& Final Round New York Office - Any inputs

Final Round New York Strategy& Interview
Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2020
The best answer (on May 31, 2019) 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 31, 2019
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi, I interviewed in the Strategy& New York Office 2 years ago, and at that time they stuck with the classic 2, 45 minute interviews starting with the behavioural interview and ending with a case. It is likely the ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 31, 2020 on Oct 31, 2020
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Rejected by BCG, Bain, Kearney - got into McKinsey New York

McKinsey New York
Recent activity on Oct 28, 2020
The best answer (on Oct 24, 2020) is from:
Robert
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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Robert
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gave the best answer on Oct 24, 2020
McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Hi Anonymous, Yes, that's not unheard of and also the search profile of the firms is not 100% identical. Do you have a specific question on that? Robert
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on Oct 28, 2020 on Oct 28, 2020
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How can I get off the waitlist of an MBB after final round interviews?

Bain BCG boston McKinsey New York second round USA waitlist
Most recent answer on Oct 16, 2020
The best answer (on Oct 14, 2020) is from:
Robert
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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Robert
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 14, 2020
McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Hi Anonymous, Not really that much you can do. Only thing possible is to call your HR contact and discuss your situation - especially if you have other pending offers from other tier-1 firms and still would like to ... (read entire answer)
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