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Are there any differences that makes consulting in South East Asia unique?

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Most recent answer on Oct 27, 2023

Clara

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Clara

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gave the best answer on Jun 14, 2020

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

Hello! Actually, SEA is a very wide and heterogeneous area. For instance, Singapore has nothing to do with the rest of the offices, in terms of payroll, difficulties to get in, etc. Which KPIs are the ones that ... (read entire answer)

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MBB Southeast Asia or Tier 2 US consulting

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Most recent answer on Oct 11, 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 Mar 22, 2022

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

Hi there, Congrats also from my end! Indeed a nice problem to have! Like the other coaches, I'd also argue going with the MBB offer might be a better choice Brand: MBB brand is just significantly stronger and all these ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 11, 2023 on Oct 11, 2023
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Invited to interview for Manager @ Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman interview South east asia

Most recent answer on Apr 28, 2023

gave the best answer on Apr 06, 2023

Hi there, First off, good luck in the interview! Now, the #1 thing to remember at Manager level interviews is that you should expect nothing. These Partners could give you all classic cases. Or, they could give you all ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 28, 2023 on Apr 28, 2023
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MBB hiring

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Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2023

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 Feb 15, 2023

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

Hi there, I would definitely go via the networking route as you are a. trying to understand the landscape and hiring situation b. an experienced hire It's a win-win if you reach out to current consultants and HR in targ ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 28, 2023 on Feb 28, 2023
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Best time to apply

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gave the best answer on Sep 23, 2022

Hi there, I'm assuming you meant to say “no better time than now” 1. What are the reasons for that statement? Is it because of many firms are facing distressed situation therefore require more of consultants' services? ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 28, 2022 on Sep 28, 2022
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Missing a hint - would this be a problem?

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Most recent answer on Jan 16, 2022

Moritz

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ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos

Moritz

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gave the best answer on Jan 15, 2022

ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos

Nothing to worry about from what I can see. Just consider the following: You could be giving a textbook answer with regards to initial framework or a structured brainstorming question, including all relevant 1st level b ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 16, 2022 on Jan 16, 2022
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MBB South East Asia vs S& London

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Most recent answer on Nov 21, 2021

Agrim

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BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting

Agrim

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gave the best answer on Nov 19, 2021

BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting

WLB: Going to be roughly the same no matter which company or country Projects: There is not guarantee that you will be doing only digital and consumer projects in S& and there is no guarantee that you will NOT be do ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 21, 2021 on Nov 21, 2021
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bain application

Actively preparing for interviews with Bain and BCG Anyone who has worked at Bain? Bain Bain & Company South east asia

Most recent answer on Oct 22, 2021

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Oct 07, 2021

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Hi there, You have two main options: Look for someone that can refer you ex-post. If they have not screened yet your application, it could help to get noticed. You can find more on referrals here: https://www.preplounge ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 22, 2021 on Oct 22, 2021
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What seniority is the case interviewer for BCG? (Specifically BCG SEA)

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Most recent answer on Jul 30, 2021

gave the best answer on Jul 29, 2021

Hi there, In the first round it's generally Project Lead level, sometimes Consultant or Principal. In the final round it's generally Principal and Partner. The case interviewer has created their own case and had it ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 30, 2021 on Jul 30, 2021
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Is there a place for newly licensed MDs in the MBB firms in South East Asia? Looking to make the switch to consulting.

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Most recent answer on Jan 29, 2021

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 Jan 26, 2021

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

Hey there, Regarding the say in your early consulting career: In McKinsey, the first project is usually allocated to you based on background, staffing needs, etc. From then on, you are expected to chart your own path ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 29, 2021 on Jan 29, 2021
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MBB Hiring in Middle East, India and SouthEast Asia

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Most recent answer on Nov 03, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 29, 2020

Hi A, McKinsey Dubai is still hiring, but on a very slow pace as well as Bain. BCG us not hiring at the moment. However, most of the firms including Tier-2 companies will resume hiring in Dubai starting from September ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 03, 2020 on Nov 03, 2020
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Bain & Company HireVue & Multiple Choice First Round for SE Asia - Associate Consultant

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Most recent answer on Nov 01, 2020

Anonymous C gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2019

Agree with what Anon B is saying, the PST is, in my opinion, a lot easier than the McK PST. If you have practiced religiously for the McK PST, you will find this test a breeze. The questions are along the lines of: char ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 01, 2020 on Nov 01, 2020
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How to schedule interviews while currently working in consulting

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Most recent answer on Oct 28, 2020

Oscar

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It's all about creativity ! I will give tools to become more creative on your case

Oscar

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gave the best answer on Oct 05, 2020

It's all about creativity ! I will give tools to become more creative on your case

Hello Anonymous, What I think is that behind every process there are humans behind. Therefore in my opinion the best would be to just briefly describe it in the email to the recruitement team. Those teams are always you ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 28, 2020 on Oct 28, 2020
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Shifting offices from ME to SEA

MBB Middle East South east asia

Most recent answer on Jun 10, 2020

Réka

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3+ years McKinsey consulting experience|Strategy @ Coursera |Oxford MBA

Réka

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gave the best answer on Jun 03, 2020

3+ years McKinsey consulting experience|Strategy @ Coursera |Oxford MBA

Hi, 1) Yes, it is possible, but transfers do not happen automatically. You have to build a network of supporters in both your home and host offices and of course great performance helps your case too. I don't think a ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 10, 2020 on Jun 10, 2020
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Bain Southeast Asia

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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 Mar 26, 2020

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

Hello! Congrats for the offer! To your points: Industry Consultant usually means some degree of specialization in an industry/vertical (probably you are an experience hire, right? With some industry knowledge). ... (read entire answer)

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What kind of questions are asked in Bain One-Way Video Interview? Is behavioral or mini case types?

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Recent activity on Aug 11, 2017

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 11, 2017

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

Hi, Bain video interview is the same as a regular interview: Fit questions: Tell me about yourself, Why consulting, Why Bain Case Your questions to the interviewer You can find lot's of prep materials on th ... (read entire answer)

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