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Relevant Pre-MBA Work Experience from Industrial Sector to Enter MBB

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Most recent answer on Aug 12, 2022

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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Emily's answer is spot on - it is more important that whatever you do you do it really well. I will add one more criteria - you should also do it at a place that is known for that skill. For example supply chain at Appl ... (read entire answer)

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How does work experience factor into years as an entry level Analyst?

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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Hi Anonymous, At MBB you join the same level as any other university hire - one year IB is not substantial. The 1 year as such is also irrelevant for any fast-track for promotion. What counts once you are inside is ... (read entire answer)

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What is a good pre - MBA career step that will help me get a tier 1 consulting job post MBA?

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Most recent answer on May 26, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on May 07, 2020

Hi there, Given your engineering background, it would be better if you can find a role that involve more business related work. Business Analyst sounds good (regardless of IT or not); otherwise a role with project ... (read entire answer)

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