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How to move from being a Software Engineer in a big hedge fund to MBB?

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Most recent answer on Apr 13, 2021
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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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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! It´s not the most obvious move, but there are much more weird ones for sure. As you say, you will need some polishing on client-facing skills and presentation-related skills, but nothing that cannot be done ... (read entire answer)
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Chances of getting an MBB offer in coming October cycle

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Most recent answer on Jul 03, 2020
The best answer (on Jun 29, 2020) is from:
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 Jun 29, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Based on what you exposed, you would be the kind of FIT for an associate rol in MBB. I would advise you to kick off the preparation already. You have 2 main workstreams ahead: 1. FIT INTERVIEW The "In ... (read entire answer)
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