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Seeking advice on Offer decision: London Tier 2 or Dubai Tier 1?

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Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023

ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos

gave the best answer on Jan 07, 2022

ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos

Congratulations and well done! Not the worst position to be in :) This is a very personal decision and depends on many factors. Generally speaking, MBB blows Tier 2 out of the water. However, even considering your circu ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 31, 2023 on Dec 31, 2023
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Bain or BCG Southeast Asia?

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Most recent answer on Oct 15, 2023

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

gave the best answer on May 08, 2021

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there, First, congratulations and well done! Now, my biggest piece of advice is be happy/at peace with your final decision no matter what. You'd be ecstatic if you only had one of these offers, so recognize that yo ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 15, 2023 on Oct 15, 2023
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Choosing between Roland Berger and Kearney (France)

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Most recent answer on Mar 13, 2022

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

gave the best answer on Mar 12, 2022

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there, Well, you're definitely right on the work-life balance point! You're entering a profession where that won't really exist no matter the firm. I lean with the other coaches here as well - it's close enough regar ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 13, 2022 on Mar 13, 2022
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MBB in SE.Asia or Commercial Strategy in top 2 airlines in US?

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Most recent answer on Jan 23, 2022

10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

gave the best answer on Jan 09, 2022

10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

Hello there, you need to consider your personal goals and perspectives, which I guess are important in the decision, but from the professional point of view and from my experience (13 years industry experience before ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 23, 2022 on Jan 23, 2022
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What are MBB, Tier2 and Big4's specific aspects?

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Most recent answer on Sep 02, 2021

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

gave the best answer on Sep 01, 2021

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there, This is a huge question for a Q&A! Happy to help you compare 2 specific firms, but All MBB, Tier2, and Big4 is insanely broad :) Now, let me help you “fish”: Google is your friend. There are a myriad resou ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 02, 2021 on Sep 02, 2021
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Image of Roland Berger in consulting/post consulting industry?

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Recent activity on Nov 25, 2018

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

gave the best answer on Oct 31, 2018

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

I view RB as clear #4 in Europe: Not MBB, but above the rest. Picture not as clear in the US due to their small presence there - but at least the former consultants know not to compare it to some obscure boutique. Exi ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 25, 2018 on Nov 25, 2018
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If you have to choose a Marvel Character that closely represent your firm's value and image. Who would you choose?

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Recent activity on Jul 19, 2018

PrepLounge Head of Product & Marketing

gave the best answer on Jul 19, 2018

PrepLounge Head of Product & Marketing

Hi there, thanks for asking this creative and interesting question on our Consulting Q&A! We at PrepLounge see no reason why this question shouldn't be asked on our forum. Our Q&A is here to give you the opp ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 19, 2018 on Jul 19, 2018
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