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Breaking into MBB via PhD or Boutique

Boutiques getting interview MBB phd PhD Hire Professional
Most recent answer on Apr 16, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 04, 2024) is from:
Nick
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Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Nick
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Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Hi LJ, The first path should provide you with more optionality. The fact that you just completed a round of interviews suggest your profile is not the bottleneck. What you need are three things: 1. Clear areas of focus ... (read entire answer)
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Is it difficult to join McKinsey BCG or Bain as an experienced professional?

Bain BCG Experienced McKinsey Professional
Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 30, 2015) is from:
Guennael
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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews
Guennael
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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews
Neil, I was an experienced hire as well, so can definitely relate. The hardest part for your will likely be to get an interview. McK is probably most open, assuming you have a specific expertise set that they need; BC ... (read entire answer)
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Professionnal programs

Professional
Recent activity on Apr 26, 2019
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 26, 2019
Never heard such a thing directly related to consulting but strategy and analytics related courses might be helpful. Cheers, Serhat
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Looking for case partner

Case Interview English French Professional
Recent activity on Aug 29, 2016
Alexandre
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asked on Jun 09, 2016
Looking for solid partners. Currently preparing for MBBs. Pros only
Hi all, I have interviews soon and im looking for someone to practice cases everyday :) I have done many cases and already did interviews. Pros only please Thank you, Alex
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Effective framework and business sense

Case Interview Final Round McKinsey Professional
Recent activity on Jul 29, 2016
Anonymous A gave the best answer on Jul 29, 2016
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