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How to answer colleagues "which firm will you join"?

Resign
Most recent answer on Apr 20, 2022
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Cristian
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Cristian
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Hi there,  I'd just be honest and tell them you're uncomfortable with disclosing who the new employer is. Alternatively, you can tell them you're not legally allowed to disclose it until you sign the offer or start in t ... (read entire answer)
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Resignation Process/Advice

BCG Resign
Most recent answer on Apr 07, 2022
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Matteo
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Matteo
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gave the best answer on Apr 07, 2022
McKinsey & Company | Currently offering 1 free coaching session| Happy to PARTNER with you to get an offer from MBB
Hello,  thanks a lot for the question. :)  First of all big congratulations for you offer at BCG! :)  I would split the problem into 2 main steps:  I) Administrative problem for visa → Firstly, I would strongly suggest ... (read entire answer)
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6 month "Garden Leave" for a European firm

Resign
Most recent answer on Apr 05, 2022
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Moritz
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Moritz
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gave the best answer on Apr 05, 2022
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Hi there, Is it 6 month notice period or explicitly garden leave? I never heard about such a long time period, because you'll draw a salary without doing anything. It's more common to have a non-compete post employment ... (read entire answer)
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Is it common to have a 6 month "notification period" for labor termination?

Resign
Most recent answer on Apr 05, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 04, 2022) is from:
Andi
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Andi
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gave the best answer on Apr 04, 2022
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Hi there,  congrats to your offer! While notice periods can vary across firms, career levels (more senior → longer) and geographies, 6 months is not unheard of but rather unusual (typical is 1-3 months) + fairly unreaso ... (read entire answer)
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Best way to communicate resignation and to avoid burning bridges?

Resign
Most recent answer on Apr 01, 2022
The best answer (on Mar 31, 2022) is from:
Andi
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Andi
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gave the best answer on Mar 31, 2022
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Hi there,  thanks for sharing - this is indeed an interesting and delicate situation. Congrats also to your consulting offer! I do think you might be over-thinking this a bit. At the end of the day, there is no secret s ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 01, 2022 on Apr 01, 2022
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Resigning from a Tier2 consulting firm during probation to pursue Tier1 offer - is it ok?

Probation Resign tier2
Most recent answer on Jan 13, 2021
The best answer (on Nov 06, 2017) is from:
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 Nov 06, 2017
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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urgent: resignation notice for mckinsey job offer

HelpASisterOut Job offer McKinsey Resign
Most recent answer on Jun 26, 2019
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Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Jun 26, 2019
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
This won't be the first time they've experienced this situation! Speak with them frankly - tell them your situation and emphasize that you never want to burn bridges, always want to do things the proper way etc. They'll ... (read entire answer)
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Is it feasible getting into the country first and then get into MBB?

2-tier MBB Resign work-permit
Recent activity on Aug 26, 2018
The best answer (on Aug 26, 2018) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Aug 26, 2018
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Hi Anonymous, I generally agree with Vlad. I would say you have two options to land an MBB invitation: Start to work now on referrals for MBB and apply through them with the goal to start in Jan 2019 Start to wo ... (read entire answer)
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