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MBB Consulting and Applicant Age

age limit MBB

Most recent answer on Jan 08, 2023

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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gave the best answer on Jan 06, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Age is not a factor in the selection process at MBB. These firms are committed to dive ... (read entire answer)

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Is it possible to move from big 4 into management consulting ?

age limit Big 4

Most recent answer on Feb 21, 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, It is definitely possible. I have seen it several times at McKinsey. There are two things to consider: 1. Your assessment will be similar (cases, PEI), yet a bit more strenuous. The risks are higher for ... (read entire answer)

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After 25 yr in industry: can one move to consulting?

age limit Experienced Hire Industry experience recruiting

Most recent answer on Jan 10, 2021

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 Jan 09, 2021

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

Hello! A priori yes, for sure, there are many cases of industry experts who join in high tenures. However, totally depends on which area of expretise and the areas covered by each of the offices, since this is a mu ... (read entire answer)

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I'm 33 with an offer at MBB: should I accept it?

age limit MBB offer

Most recent answer on Sep 01, 2019

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 Aug 30, 2019

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

Hi, 1) It's hard. And it gets harder if you are older. No one will tell you the opposite. 2) It will probably not add to the career progression since the people who stay in the industry at the same place usually gro ... (read entire answer)

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Is age a barrier?

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Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on May 14, 2019

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, there is no specific age limit for a consulting interview application – I personally helped people in MBB preparation who were 35+. However, the older you get, the more you either need (i) specific skills t ... (read entire answer)

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Is age an issue to start a career as a consultant?

age age limit consulting enter consulting Experienced Hire family MBB McKinsey selection process

Recent activity on Mar 21, 2018

Norah

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I am here to get you an offer! | Ex MBB interviewer Expert in MBB and Tier 2, Deep knowledge of EU & Middle East regions

Norah

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gave the best answer on May 03, 2017

I am here to get you an offer! | Ex MBB interviewer Expert in MBB and Tier 2, Deep knowledge of EU & Middle East regions

Hi Anonymous, Thanks for reaching out! I would say you have two options: 1. Never leave before you leave: what I mean by that is you can apply now for consulting and find a right balance between your work and your pers ... (read entire answer)

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