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McKinsey or BCG for full-time?

Asia BCG consultants consulting McKinsey meritocracy offer office culture SE Asia Which firm?
Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2024
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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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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the offers! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: I would highly advise you to opt for the option that better aligns with your professional (and maybe even pe ... (read entire answer)
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Bad first year experience at tier-2 (big4) strategy consulting firm

applying or not to consulting and chances consulting exit Which firm?
Most recent answer on Jun 05, 2022
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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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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I'm really sorry to hear about your experience. That said, that is life, and, that is definitely consulting. There's a reason you're on a pathway to earn $1M+ per year…it's hard and not everyone can do it! I h ... (read entire answer)
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How does the MBB firms differ in Dubai

Bain & Company BCG McKinsey and Bain Boston Consulting Group consulting firms McKinsey Which firm?
Most recent answer on Jun 03, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 01, 2022) is from:
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 01, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, To be a consultant, you need to be objective-driven. Let's practice now :) What aspects matter to you? What, specifically, do you want to know about each firm in Dubai? Instead of being so open ended, which wi ... (read entire answer)
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Why firm X?

Cover letter Which firm?
Most recent answer on Jun 29, 2021
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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 May 02, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You're actually going about it wrong! (Feel free to PM me for more help/clarify) A cover letter is much more why should you want me than why I like you guys. Think about it, are they interested in hearing ... (read entire answer)
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What firms are doing the most work in Asia?

Asia Which firm?
Most recent answer on Mar 11, 2021
Geoffrey asked on Oct 04, 2018
Which of the biggest firms is doing the most work in Asia? Does anyone have recommendations on boutique firms that do interesting work in the region?
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