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McKinsey PEI Team conflics

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Most recent answer on Mar 31, 2024
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In the way you present the story, it's unclear what role the team was playing. So, bring that forward. And ideally, explain how you worked with multiple people/stakeholders, not only with the senior detractor.  For anyo ... (read entire answer)
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Leaving my current firm to join a competitor firm and was asked for references that didn't go well leading to a taking back the preliminary offer. How to proceed?

Big 4 conflict reference check working culture
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Hi there, I'm really really sorry but this wasn't a great decision - please learn and get a reference from the right person next time… Also, I know some jobs can be terrible/horrible, but this is also a lesson in always ... (read entire answer)
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