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In MBB, if you're under consideration for office X then does that mean you've been rejected from any offices higher up in your prefereces?

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Most recent answer on Apr 16, 2024

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In the US, it's a bit different. Basically, it rather means that the office that you're being considered for was actively looking for more people to recruit, whereas the offices higher up in your preference were alread ... (read entire answer)

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How much does Bain care about "fit"? Can it be an unspoken reason for rejection?

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Most recent answer on Apr 15, 2024

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Fit is usually cultural fit (and well… Bain really has a bias/preference towards extroverts/ outgoing people, in my humble opinion). If there's an issue regarding target industries… then they would usually let you know, ... (read entire answer)

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ACTION PLAN

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Most recent answer on Apr 12, 2024

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I see three options. 1. Apply directly for jobs in the US. Chances of success are low because their market is already super saturated and you'd need visa sponsorship. 2. Study first in the US This has better chances. B ... (read entire answer)

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Is it realistic to get an MBB interview without referral?

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Most recent answer on Apr 05, 2024

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there, A referral is just a door opener such that the recruiting team will look through your application more thoroughly. Depending on the seniority, tenure and advocacy of the person referring you, you have a better ... (read entire answer)

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T2 USA vs Bain Riyadh Summer Associate

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Congrats on the options (and the baby)! :) Honestly, you can't really go wrong with either of them. What I'd do is think about which one is more aligned with my long-term plan. Where do you see yourself with your wife ... (read entire answer)

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CAREER DECISION

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Hi there, You are requesting life altering advice from a free forum. It's like asking “how should I invest my million dollar inheritance”, but not spending a few hundred $ for a professional wealth advisor. Consider a c ... (read entire answer)

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Looking to move to the USA for grad consulting - MiM or just take another job and apply later?

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Hi there, Q: Should I pursue an MiM in the US at a target to try for recruiting again in a year's time, or just move to the US and try to use my Imperial undergrad and networking to break in without additional education ... (read entire answer)

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Deciding between offers?

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I will answer based on your goals: My ambitions/exits strategy post are: Most favourable 1) MBB ----> Accenture Strategy 2) Transition into industry for a strategic role idealy some sort of busi ... (read entire answer)

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I Got Rejected from Deloitte invite-only event, does it mean that I will not receive an interview?

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Hello!“I applied to an invite-only networking event in September, and unfortunately, I got the negative response. Does this mean I will be ghosted once I apply to Deloitte.? ”Not necessarily. Invite only events usually ... (read entire answer)

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Doing a masters to switch to the US (MBB)

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 25, 2020

Hi, Personal reasons are one of the main and strongest reasons to move, thus you should not worry about the "one year". The thing I would worry about is the non-business master. You have to do your research and unde ... (read entire answer)

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Strategy& US Offices

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Hi there, Yes there is - however, I genuinely would focus more on which offices you individually fit the best in. That is, where do you have work/life experience and where have you networked. Playing the supply/demand ... (read entire answer)

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How to write a convincing cover letter to an international office (different office to your domestic office)

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Hi there, You can structure a cover in 4 parts: Introduction, mentioning the position you are interested in and a specific element you find attractive for that company Why you are qualified for the job, where yo ... (read entire answer)

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Do you have a question for our consulting experts, too?

BCG written case: a)are calculators allowed? b)do you write slides or make PPT? c)how much time for analysis?

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Most recent answer on Mar 01, 2021

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 20, 2019

Hi there, First please confirm all these with the company. You will have the most accurate answer. You can expect to have 2 hours to read 40 pages document, Answer 2-3 questions and prepare your 2-3 slides. Then yo ... (read entire answer)

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Consulting in US vs. Germany vs. Spain (stereotypes/personal experiences appreciated!)

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Most recent answer on Nov 28, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 04, 2018

Argh... I had typed out a really long answer and then clicked next to the window and it's gone... I lived in all countries for several years, btw. So now for the short version: Macroeconomy: Germany booming, US ... (read entire answer)

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Which MBA program in the US can you recommend?

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Most recent answer on Nov 18, 2020

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Hi Anonymous, As for your first and third question: there are several criteria to define which is the best business school; Marco provided a good analysis here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/what-ar ... (read entire answer)

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Things/training to do

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Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2020

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Hi there, Really great question! MOST IMPORTANTLY: Know that no-one can perfectly prepare for the job and that's the point: You will mess up, you will learn, you will be trained and supported. That's OK! --- ... (read entire answer)

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How can I get off the waitlist of an MBB after final round interviews?

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Most recent answer on Oct 16, 2020

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Hi Anonymous, Not really that much you can do. Only thing possible is to call your HR contact and discuss your situation - especially if you have other pending offers from other tier-1 firms and still would like to ... (read entire answer)

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Job boards for ex-consultants in USA

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 25, 2020

Freshminds might be a relevant one, although it is more UK focused.

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Filing taxes as a consultant

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I don't think you have tax attorneys here, so no-one is truly qualified to answer. As a consultant, you won't have much time to figure it out anyway... just hire a professional, your company should be able to help with ... (read entire answer)

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Applying for mngmt consulting internships in different countries

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 17, 2017

Hi Fouad, in general, the answer to your question is "yes". But there are a number of factors to take into account: - do you need a working permit? - do you fluently master the local language? And more in genera ... (read entire answer)

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