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McK PEI: "Problem Solving" as a separate PEI Dimension?

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Most recent answer on Mar 31, 2024

Cristian

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I know this is very confusing. In practice, no, ‘problem-solving’ is rather assessed during the case, not the interview. Now there is also ‘courageous change’ as a fourth dimension. For anyone else who is preparing for ... (read entire answer)

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Gibt es eine LGBTIQ-Community in eurem Unternehmen?

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Most recent answer on Mar 09, 2024

Niklas

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Hi, ich kann für McKinsey sprechen: hier gibt es eine sehr starke LGBTIQ Community, namens “GLAM” (gay, lesbian, bi, and trans at McKinsey). Die Community ist super groß und aktiv und organisiert tolle Events und vieles ... (read entire answer)

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I feel completely out of place. Any advice?

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Hi there, Absolutely this question is allowed! And, congrats on getting MBB…this is a huge achievement in-and-of-itself! Please remember that everyone feels like an imposter at MBB. And, also remember, that most people ... (read entire answer)

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Roommate or No Roommate Consulting Internship?

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Hi there, First, congratulations! Well done! Now, I presume you're the individual who asked this question: :) https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/what-do-you-think-work-will-look-like-in-the-summer-rem ... (read entire answer)

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What do you think work will look like in the summer? Remote or Not (US)

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Hi there, Really great questions - and hard ones to answer! If this were anywhere but the US (and maybe even Florida) I'd say you're absolutely still work from home this summer. In your situation I'm not sure. That ... (read entire answer)

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Maintaining a relationship as a junior consultant

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Hello! Only the fact that you realise that this may/will be a problem speaks good about you! Indeed, this kind of jobs put a lot of pressure in relationships. However, many many survive -despite what the leyends tel ... (read entire answer)

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As a consultant how do you keep your work life balance?

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Allen

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Ah, the hardest question out there! There are two parts to the question 1) Finding your balance 2) Keeping it You're asking about the second, but most people haven't figured out the first, so I'll start there with ... (read entire answer)

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Hi all, what conditions are most important to help you in your professional environment to be successful?

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Big question you are asking here! What does "successful" even mean? The answer is very personal, and yours will probably even change over time, just like mine already has a few times. I think the traditional answer ha ... (read entire answer)

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Personal life for MBB consultants?

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Hi Anonymous, it would be definitely difficult to maintain relationships as a consultant, and I believe the degree of difficulty would depend on the geography you are, even for the same company. My experience at BCG i ... (read entire answer)

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