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Deciding between offers?

Accenture Strategy MBB North America USA
Most recent answer on Oct 30, 2023
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Raj
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I will answer based on your goals: My ambitions/exits strategy post are: Most favourable 1) MBB ----> Accenture Strategy 2) Transition into industry for a strategic role idealy some sort of busi ... (read entire answer)
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Can offer get rescinded due to sharing salary expectations?

consulting North America offer salary salary negotiation starting salary tier2
Most recent answer on Aug 09, 2022
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Hello,  It is unlikely that the company would rescind the offer just based on sharing higher salary expectations. If they made an offer it means that you did a great recruiting process and they want you ==> They will ... (read entire answer)
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MBB Partner Call: How to move further

Bain & Company BCG full-time McKinsey networking North America partner recruiting Referral
Most recent answer on Jun 23, 2022
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Hi there,  Good job! It sounds like you're being effective at networking.  If anything, I'd ask him if he can recommend you other people who you could get in touch to learn more about their experience. Then if he drops ... (read entire answer)
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Can I apply to BCG in North America?

BCG hiring North America
Most recent answer on Mar 28, 2022
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Hi there, 1) Can I apply there or reach out to a LinkedIn connection and ask them if BCG NA is providing visa sponsorship to entry-level consultants?  You can network there, but you will have far higher chances to be hi ... (read entire answer)
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Are North American consulting internships in the Fall common? How to find?

consulting North America
Most recent answer on Feb 04, 2022
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Most internships are undertaken during the summer as that is how everything is currently setup. Companies recruit for then, teams all plan to have an intern on a project then and there is a clear process for recruiting ... (read entire answer)
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Overview of BCG North American Offices

BestOffices Boston Consulting Group North America
Most recent answer on Apr 19, 2021
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Hi Lucio, First off, congratulations and good luck in that first round! Now, North America is pretty huge, with 30+ offices! Why don't you narrow down the list yourself a bit more. Surely there are regions (east coa ... (read entire answer)
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MBB in Toronto - Hiring Freeze and Online Assessments

and Bain BCG canada MBB McKinsey North America Online Assessment
Most recent answer on Jun 13, 2020
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Hi there, First, ask HR! It's a great excuse to contact them in any case and get them familiar with your name. 1) No, but there may be delayed start dates 2) Yes
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ATK location choice in US

ATKearney location North America
Most recent answer on Apr 11, 2020
Anonymous A asked on Sep 22, 2019
Now this is a somewhat generic question but here we go: Does anyone have any location-specifics about ATK in the US? I know SFO is focused on tech, NY likely more PE work, and CHI lots of automotive/sourcing etc. How ab ... (read entire question)
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Does a location-agnostic profile help or hurt one's chances at the application stage?

Africa Asia Bain europe Mck North America Top 4 Choices Top Choice
Recent activity on Jul 11, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 11, 2018
Hey Vlad, Thanks for your response! :-) McKinsey, at least, allows four choices: https://www.mckinsey.com/next-generation-women-leaders/how-to-apply You might be right about Bain's 3. I will pass along this i ... (read entire answer)
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