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Getting staffed as a post-MBA Associate

Post-MBA staffing

Most recent answer on Apr 15, 2024

Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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gave the best answer on Apr 15, 2024

Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi Lionila, it sounds like you know the area you want to work in. So the best you can do is to try to get as much exposure to that area as you can. Raise your hand and let the people in your company know what you are pa ... (read entire answer)

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Considering a Post-MBA Masters in Big Data and Business Analytics: How Might it Impact my Career?

analytics big data consulting masters MBA Post-MBA tech

Most recent answer on Nov 01, 2023

Raj

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FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK

Raj

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gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2023

FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK

Hello, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your situation. As a seasoned strategy consultant, I can provide you with some insights and thoughts on your decision to pursue a Master's in Business Analytics and Big Data ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 01, 2023 on Nov 01, 2023
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Got into a target MBA but only have 2 years work experience. What would be my chances in consulting recruiting?

MBA MBB Post-MBA

Most recent answer on Oct 25, 2023

Benjamin

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Benjamin

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gave the best answer on Oct 21, 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, Congrats on the offer! Here are my thoughts on your key questions I think based on statistics you will be at a slight disadvantage with just 2 years of work experience if we just take the broad average of work expe ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 25, 2023 on Oct 25, 2023
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Getting into Consulting in Singapore without a PR?

Career Advising MBB Post-MBA Singapore Southeast Asia

Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2023

gave the best answer on Nov 13, 2021

For consulting yes, it is possible. But it is a bit harder. You'll have to prove you are worth the extra-effort. You have to weigth between lower chances of getting the job in consulting vs. how much do you want to be i ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 11, 2023 on Oct 11, 2023
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Does MBB Consider TOP B-Schools MiM program ?

MBB Post-MBA

Most recent answer on Jul 13, 2023

gave the best answer on Jul 08, 2023

Hi there, For a very serious life decision I do recommend you get a career coach. We pay for doctor's to make sure we're not taking the wrong drugs (self medicating). Maybe consider investing in making the right decisio ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 13, 2023 on Jul 13, 2023
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Short Job Tenure Before MBA - A Red Flag?

MBA Post-MBA pre-mba quitting work experience

Most recent answer on Jul 08, 2023

Andi

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BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires

Andi

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gave the best answer on Jul 04, 2023

BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires

Hi there, Yes, it's totally acceptable to take a multi-month break ahead of your MBA. Would not worry too much about it, consulting firms are quite understanding when it comes to hopping across industries, switching ro ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 08, 2023 on Jul 08, 2023
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Wharton vs INSEAD for MBB Dubai

insead mbb mba Post-MBA Wharton

Most recent answer on Dec 22, 2022

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Dec 19, 2022

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, I subscribe to the other coaches the INSEAD would be strategically the better choice. However, both schools are great and they will already put you at the top of the pool of applicants. I suggest you take in ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 22, 2022 on Dec 22, 2022
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BCG performance review

BCG bcg consultant Post-MBA

Question edited on Nov 21, 2022

Benjamin

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Benjamin

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gave the best answer on Nov 21, 2022

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hello, Congrats on the new role, it will be an exciting journey ahead :) Below is my response to your question based on my 5+ years at BCG and having been on both sides (receiving feedback as a Consultant and writing fe ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 21, 2022 on Nov 21, 2022
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Exit Opps for Post-MBA MBB that AREN'T Fortune 500 Corporate Strategy

Bain BCG Corporate Strategy exit options fortune500 MBB McKinsey Post-MBA Private Equity Venture Capital

Most recent answer on Nov 08, 2022

Florian

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Florian

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gave the best answer on Nov 07, 2022

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hey there, Well researched! This is a highly personal choice. At the end of the day, you should pursue what you are passionate about or what allows you to live the lifestyle you desire. An MBB exit after 2 years+ gives ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 08, 2022 on Nov 08, 2022
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Post MBA Experienced Hire - Too little too late?

Experienced Post-MBA

Most recent answer on Oct 26, 2022

Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Oct 22, 2022

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, Q: When would be the right time to apply, and what would be the best strategy to find success? You have basically two options: Apply now, ideally via referral to compensate for the lack of a standard MBA recru ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 26, 2022 on Oct 26, 2022
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Bain Recruiting Delayed?

Bain & Company Experienced Hire Post-MBA

Most recent answer on Oct 26, 2022

Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Oct 22, 2022

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, Q: So am I still in for 1st round case interview or there is more to do? From what you shared it seems that (i) you won’t be able to interview in 2022 and (ii) they still haven’t confirmed if you have passed ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 26, 2022 on Oct 26, 2022
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Is 45 too old to join MBB or tier 2 consulting?

Bain BCG consulting Experienced Hire ExperiencedHire LEK Consulting MBB McKinsey Oliver Wyman Post-MBA

Most recent answer on Oct 08, 2022

Mario

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Ex-Mckinsey (analyst->associate->manager) and now in tech (Bytedance) + Part time interview coach and mentor

Mario

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gave the best answer on Sep 29, 2022

Ex-Mckinsey (analyst->associate->manager) and now in tech (Bytedance) + Part time interview coach and mentor

Hey there, it's not about the age. It's about the willingness to put in the hours as well as the role you take on. Overall, these are few things to keep in mind: 1- Part time and contractor opportunities: if you are in ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 08, 2022 on Oct 08, 2022
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Post MBA hire -how to lead people who are more junior & experienced than you?

Post-MBA

Most recent answer on Jul 07, 2022

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 07, 2022

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

Hello! The great thing here is that MBB is a very meritocratic place where you build your reputation gain people´s respect base on your own merits, regardless of age or experience. Hence, don´t worry that, as long as y ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 07, 2022 on Jul 07, 2022
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Is MBA valued and could it be a salary leverage point?

Post-MBA

Most recent answer on Mar 11, 2022

gave the best answer on Mar 11, 2022

Hi there, The short answer is that MBB has exact salaries for each role level (i.e. all consultants in an office get paid the same amount, all associates get paid the same amount, etc.). The difference is in 1) Signing ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 11, 2022 on Mar 11, 2022
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Signing bonus for experienced hires - Dubai post-MBA role

benefits dubai MBA Post-MBA salary Sign on Bonus

Question edited on Feb 15, 2022

Lucie

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10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

Lucie

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gave the best answer on Feb 07, 2022

10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

Hi there, 1) When it comes to the signing bonus, what is the current market standard for MBA graduates in Dubai? Considering that ME Consultancy have a huge shortfall of staff in the region it will be probably aroun ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 15, 2022 on Feb 15, 2022
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Consultant (post mba role) vs. associate (pre mba role)

Post-MBA

Most recent answer on Jan 07, 2021

gave the best answer on Jan 02, 2021

Hi there, Great question. In essence, remember that they excel at the firm-specific stuff. As in, they will know how to do powerpoint, excel, operate with the daily cadences/company-speak more easily. However, you ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 07, 2021 on Jan 07, 2021
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Strategy& Dubai Onboarding & Post-MBA Salary (Sr. Associate)

MBA Post-MBA senior associate strategy& strategy& dubai strategy& ME

Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2020

Anonymous B gave the best answer on Nov 21, 2020

I am joining Strategy& Dubai soon as an Associate. S& hires MBA grads from Indian schools (IIM-B and IIM-A) at Associate levels right out of the school. The starting salary for an Associate at S& is clos ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 31, 2020 on Dec 31, 2020
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no offer, now what

2-tier MBA Post-MBA

Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2020

Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Dec 02, 2020

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, I agree that’s not usual and signals bad management of the recruiting pipeline. On the other hand (i) in this particular period many consulting companies are struggling to match demand and supply and (ii) at ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 30, 2020 on Dec 30, 2020
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Can I apply to MBB after immediately graduating from MBA in US?

consulting MBB Post-MBA

Most recent answer on Nov 27, 2020

Vlad

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Vlad

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gave the best answer on Jul 14, 2019

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, 1. Yes. Hard to recommend the timeline, since a) if you apply in the same timeline as other MBAs - you'll be directly competing. If not - they may not consider you b) Each office has a different timeline 2. You ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 27, 2020 on Nov 27, 2020
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MBB consultant with SO pursuing her MBA

MBA officetransfer Post-MBA

Most recent answer on Jul 08, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 07, 2020

Yes MBB supports temporary transfers especially if you can provide a strong personal reason which you have. That said you would need at least 1-1.5 years of above average ratings in addition to consistently strong perfo ... (read entire answer)

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