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Is it possible to transition into MBB for a person in their 30s? (details below)

Entrepreneurship Experienced MBB recruiting
Most recent answer 41 seconds ago
Ronaq asked 1 hour ago
Impact entrepreneur with 12 year experience - aiming to transition to MBB
Hi everyone, I'm looking to get a better understanding of how MBB hires. Is it possible for someone in their mid 30s to transition into MBB? Past experience includes 3 years in IB and then 9 years as a social impact ent ... (read entire question)
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McKinsey PSG Results

McKinsey & Company McKinsey Assessment
Most recent answer 3 hours ago
The best answer (17 hours ago) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer 17 hours ago
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
They don't share that information.  You will only hear whether you passed or not. And to make that decision they tend to take into account your CV, CL and referral as well - so it's a blended effect. Hope you get good n ... (read entire answer)
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Naming a consultant in job announcement

MBB
Most recent answer 4 hours ago
The best answer (15 hours ago) is from:
Iman
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Systemiq | Ex-BCG | 10 years experience with 8+ specialising in sustainability | Free Intro | Ex-PrepLounge candidate
Iman
Expert
 gave the best answer 15 hours ago
Systemiq | Ex-BCG | 10 years experience with 8+ specialising in sustainability | Free Intro | Ex-PrepLounge candidate
You don’t need to acknowledge them. No sweat. You don’t even need to post on LinkedIn. They don’t do what they do for LinkedIn credit/clout. 
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4 hrs ago 4 hours ago
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How can I prep for the Bain SOVA assessment for the UK and other MBB tests to ensure I get an interview?

MBB testprep
Most recent answer 9 hours ago
The best answer (on Apr 19, 2024) is from:
Nish
Expert
Ex BCG | MBB | Tier 2 | Building a Problem Solving Mindset | 6yrs of Consulting experience in Asia & Europe
Nish
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 gave the best answer on Apr 19, 2024
Ex BCG | MBB | Tier 2 | Building a Problem Solving Mindset | 6yrs of Consulting experience in Asia & Europe
Hi there Great question and indeed its important to prepare for the SOVA test. The SOVA test contains 2 sections:  A. First section covers a personality assessment which looks at behavioural preferences to various work ... (read entire answer)
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9 hrs ago 9 hours ago
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Looking for reputable PowerApps consulting services ? anyone have positive experiences

Business Process Optimization (BPO) software technology
Most recent answer on Apr 19, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 19, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 19, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Sara, would you mind detailing out what you are looking for? I'm not sure how I could help you for now.
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on Apr 19, 2024 on Apr 19, 2024
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Deloitte Careers (Portal Issue)

Deloitte Consulting
Most recent answer on Apr 19, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 19, 2024) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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 gave the best answer on Apr 19, 2024
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there,  Q: An ongoing application of mine got completely deleted from the “Positions I have applied to..” section. Please advise if this is a concern.  This seems a technical issue. I would recommend waiting for HR t ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 19, 2024 on Apr 19, 2024
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Consulting Profile

Bain BCG europe Latam MBB recruiting Referral
Most recent answer on Apr 19, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 18, 2024) is from:
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 Apr 18, 2024
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, I would advise you to explicitly ask for the referral at the end of your conversation. It's important to be clear about your intentions af ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 19, 2024 on Apr 19, 2024
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Additional exercises for Final Round Interview at Bain

Bain Bain & Company Case Interview Final Round Partner Interview
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Cenan
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Expert interview coach and mentor | Strategy&, PwC UK and Germany
Cenan
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 gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2024
Expert interview coach and mentor | Strategy&, PwC UK and Germany
Hi there, I would focus on the feedback and practice structuring cases. A poor structure sets you back from the start and can make it very difficult to solve a case. One common mistake most people do is trying to memori ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 19, 2024 on Apr 19, 2024
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Compensation negotiations

compensation negotiation relocation
Most recent answer on Apr 19, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 18, 2024) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#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 Apr 18, 2024
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the offer! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: Yes, it certainly is possible to negotiate a relocation bonus. I have written about this in more detail in t ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 19, 2024 on Apr 19, 2024
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Is my window for consulting closing?

Recruiting timeline
Most recent answer on Apr 19, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 17, 2024) is from:
Krithika
Expert
Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert
Krithika
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2024
Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert
I understand your concerns about the right time to apply for consulting positions and how your entrepreneurial and professional experiences might impact your applications. Here's some insight based on my own career path ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 19, 2024 on Apr 19, 2024
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7-month tenured BA

BIG3 communication consulting MBB top tips
Most recent answer on Apr 19, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 17, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
This is absolutely going to get better. It's a skill that will still be improving even when you're Senior Partner.  You can make the learning process faster by asking for targeted feedback - either from your EM (or Part ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 19, 2024 on Apr 19, 2024
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Consulting Industry in the UK

consulting recruiting
Most recent answer on Apr 19, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 17, 2024) is from:
Krithika
Expert
Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert
Krithika
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2024
Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert
With the consulting industry facing challenges due to broad cuts across Tier 1 and Tier 2 firms, including MBB, it's a bit of a mixed bag in terms of hiring. I've heard from contacts that McKinsey, for instance, is curr ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 19, 2024 on Apr 19, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

Tell me about a difficult situation you had to face and how you managed to overcome it!

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Apr 18, 2024
The best answer (on May 12, 2020) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on May 12, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
This is one of the most classic questions: Make sure you have this answer prepared! During your answer make sure you: 1) Start with a quick summary of the context/challenge and what ended up happening 2) Highlight ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 18, 2024 on Apr 18, 2024
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Highlighting international projects in the CV

CV international projects internship
Most recent answer on Apr 18, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 17, 2024) is from:
Gero
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Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Gero
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2024
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Hi there, Great question and a valid concern. I frequently see candidates being rejected by top consulting firms in Germany due to a lack of international experience. I would share two pieces of advice: 1. It is a good ... (read entire answer)
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Question on the case: Car Convenience (McKinsey 1st & 2nd round)

There is a small difference of numbers used between the graph given in question 2 (3.5$ for personal product) vs the price used in the correction (3$)

Car Convenience (McKinsey 1st & 2nd round)
Most recent answer on Apr 18, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 18, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 18, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
On a first look, that seems to be a typo, but @Moritz, who is the author of the case, is better positioned to tell.  You might also find this useful is you're practicing cases at the moment: Cheatsheet: The Must-Know Co ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 18, 2024 on Apr 18, 2024
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MBB in Dubai

application process Bain & Company BCG consulting dubai McKinsey
Most recent answer on Apr 18, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 17, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Adelina,  Happy to provide a perspective on this since about a third of my candidates focus on ME (esp Dubai & Riyadh) and have helped with getting several offers in the region in the past weeks.  First of all - it' ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 18, 2024 on Apr 18, 2024
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Insead MIM vs HEC MIM

Advice insead MBA Application Advice Product Manager
Most recent answer on Apr 18, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 17, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Congrats! Both are amazing places. I've had candidates from both and also helped people get into both schools. Really, you can't go wrong with whichever you choose.  Basically, if I were you, I'd just try to set my prio ... (read entire answer)
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28
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on Apr 18, 2024 on Apr 18, 2024
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Which consulting companies should I target, I'm 36 years old with a decade of experience in a B2B manufacturing firm in India.

age consulting pricing strategy
Most recent answer on Apr 18, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 18, 2024) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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 gave the best answer on Apr 18, 2024
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Amar, 1) Are there other firms that I could try for? For strategy consulting positions, I don’t think you will find a good work-life balance in any top firm. Possibly some boutiques specifically focused on a niche mi ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 18, 2024 on Apr 18, 2024
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Monitor Deloitte Interview

Deloitte Monitor Interview
Most recent answer on Apr 18, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 17, 2024) is from:
Krithika
Expert
Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert
Krithika
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2024
Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert
I dont have direct experience with Deloitte's interview process but based on having done similar interviews in the past and the short prep time, I dont think visual slides are expected.  Based on the typical format for ... (read entire answer)
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46
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on Apr 18, 2024 on Apr 18, 2024
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Written case study presentation

Interview writtencase
Most recent answer on Apr 18, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 17, 2024) is from:
Udayan
Expert
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
Udayan
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2024
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
Hi, since there are no specifics you have provided, here are some tips for writing a good presentation on a case.   1. Structure Your Document Clearly: Executive Summary: Begin with a concise summary that outlines the c ... (read entire answer)
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