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Do you have time to eat and exercise?

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Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023

gave the best answer on Jan 27, 2021

Hi there, You should be mentally prepared to tough it out, but you should also not let this scare you or dissuade you from taking this fantastic leap in your career! People make it work... BCG in particular tries to ... (read entire answer)

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Things you wish you knew before entering Consulting?

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Most recent answer on Nov 05, 2020

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Hi, I would break this issue down into 6 sub components: Be a problem solver Improve time management skills Build a professional presence Build a strong internal network Develop the right hard skills ... (read entire answer)

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How different is being a consultant in a big city vs a regional office?

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Most recent answer on Nov 03, 2020

Antonello

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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Antonello

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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi, it strictly depends on the countries. The way of working is the same, but type of projects, main industries served and work-life balance can vary a lot. Hope it helps, Antonello

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What was your worst experience during your career as consultant?

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Clara

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

Hello! I like better the post about the best ones, of those there are plenty. However, for sure there are many bad memories, it´s a tough job! For me, the worst part was the long working hours and the lack of vis ... (read entire answer)

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And what was your best experience as consultant?

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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 May 29, 2020

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

Hello! In my side, I could distinguish between professional and personal. Professional, there have been very nice moments during the engagemetns, particularly when overcoming a big roadblock, etc. For instance, ... (read entire answer)

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