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Passing probation as MBA hire

Probation

Most recent answer on Sep 30, 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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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, Sharing my POV having managed new consultants and hires as a Principal 1. Based on your experience, what is the rate to pass probation at MBB? This is really office dependent and specific If you ask me, really no po ... (read entire answer)

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On the beach for 6 months - frustrated and need help

M&A Probation switch

Most recent answer on Feb 15, 2023

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Feb 15, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about the frustrating situation you are in! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of ... (read entire answer)

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Please help - tips on passing probation (first 6 months)?

Probation

Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2022

Maikol

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BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780

Maikol

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gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2022

BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780

Other people's experience is pointless. You have to be mindful of what are your weaknesses.You cannot expect to be coached extensively by others and you have to close your gaps independently. Therefore, take a piece of ... (read entire answer)

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Reasons for failing probationary period

Bain & Company BCG Deadlines Feedback Kearney McKinsey & Company Oliver Wyman Probation tier2 tier3

Most recent answer on Jan 13, 2022

Adi

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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Adi

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gave the best answer on Jan 06, 2022

Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Probation evaluation is really varied by company, country & office location. Generally speaking, most Consulting companies have a robust process either as probationary period or on-going performance evaluation. Som ... (read entire answer)

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How long is the probation period in Europe/UK and the Middle East for consulting firm generally?

Probation

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There is not a specific rule, as in many countries this is related to local regulation. As a general rule, consider 6 months.As a even more general rule, consider EVERY 6 months ;) A bad performance within an evaluation ... (read entire answer)

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Are there "probation period" in MBB and do they treat it seriously?

Probation

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Sidi

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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Sidi

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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

It's very simple: at MBB, due to their business model, you are ALWAYS on probation. No matter how senior you are or how long you have been around. ;) Therefore, a "formal" proation period is not so imptant for them. In ... (read entire answer)

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How long is the probation period in consulting?

consulting Probation

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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 Apr 19, 2021

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

Hey there, It does not matter since in top-tier consulting you will always be on probation, even if the official period has ended. You will be subject to constant performance feedback weekly or bi-weekly feedbac ... (read entire answer)

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Resigning from a Tier2 consulting firm during probation to pursue Tier1 offer - is it ok?

Probation Resign tier2

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Vlad

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Vlad

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

Hi, It's totally fine to resign, just explain openly the situation To be honest - you can't ruin any relationship since you don't yet have any relationships in your first week. Resigning seems a tough choice if ... (read entire answer)

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MBB Probation Period

MBB McKinsey Probation

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Benjamin

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ex-Manager - Natural and challenging teacher - Taylor case solving, no framework

Benjamin

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ex-Manager - Natural and challenging teacher - Taylor case solving, no framework

Hi, Depending on the country wher eyour contract is located, "ex. France" there might a probation period on your contract. This is standard. In France this period is 4 months and automatically renewed for another 4 mo ... (read entire answer)

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