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Starting date postponed... until the situation improves

covid19 Entrepreneurship freelance Hiring freeze
Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 27, 2020
Hi A, Of course, it is just my personal opinion, but in your case I would make a step back and try slow-motion. Current COVID-19 situation gives every one of us unique opportunity to reconsider our lives and focus on t ... (read entire answer)
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Interviews at BCG Germany postponed?

BCG Interview date corona Coronavirus covid19
Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 02, 2020) is from:
Daniel
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McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Daniel
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gave the best answer on Apr 02, 2020
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Hi! One of my coachees in Germany had an interview with BCG last week and it was over a video, so I supposed that will be the same for you. Just reach out to the HR to clarify! Best, Daniel
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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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Visiting Associate offer postponed

BCG covid19
Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023
The best answer (on May 25, 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 May 25, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! THanks for sharing, many people are having similar situations with BCG and other MBBs honestly, and it´s good to see that it´s not isolated cases but an overall trend. I would go for option 1, since it has v ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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McKinsey Final Interview during the time of covid

covid19 Final Round McKinsey
Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 21, 2020) is from:
Sidi
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
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gave the best answer on Apr 21, 2020
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi! Two of my mentees had final rounds over Zoom recently. The first one received the happy offer news one day later. For the second one it was more unnerving, since it took them about half a week. Good luck and fin ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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What are the expectations of consulting interns?

Boutique consulting firms Career Advising covid19 germany intern internship management consulting Munich
Recent activity on Jun 30, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 27, 2022) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Jun 27, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, MOST IMPORTANTLY: Know that no-one can perfectly prepare for the job and that's the point: You will mess up, you will learn, you will be trained and supported. That's OK! -------------------------------------- ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 30, 2022 on Jun 30, 2022
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Have got an offer letter. Can it be rescinded due to recession/Covid19?

consulting Coronavirus covid19 dubai recent graduate Recessions
Most recent answer on Sep 13, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 09, 2020) is from:
Robert
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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Robert
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gave the best answer on Mar 09, 2020
McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Hi Anonymous, I fully agree with Clara - it is unlikely that your offer is taken back. Needless to say, we are currently in a global situation of uncertainty and political actions (see Italy) like not having been si ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 13, 2021 on Sep 13, 2021
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offer got rescinded after getting offer letter and date of joining

corona Coronavirus covid19 New
Most recent answer on Sep 13, 2021
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 07, 2020
Hi there, Sorry to hear that. It must be really frustrating to hear such news. Do try to ask whether a later start date would be possible, if you can afford to wait a bit. Would you mind sharing a bit more info ab ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 13, 2021 on Sep 13, 2021
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Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Strategy/Plan

BCG covid19 McKinsey
Most recent answer on Aug 19, 2021
The best answer (on Aug 19, 2021) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Aug 19, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Not sure what you want advise on here? There is a lot of content to parse through and your question is very open-ended!  I recommend either being far more specific with your question/context so that we can hel ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 19, 2021 on Aug 19, 2021
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Hiring stop due to COVID-19?

Coronavirus covid19 hiring Interview
Most recent answer on Nov 25, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 22, 2020
Hi AR, I am currently supporting many INSEAD students in their interview preparation and receiving daily feedbacks on consulting offices reactions to COVID situation. Summing them up: Full time positions: at the mom ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 25, 2020 on Nov 25, 2020
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MBB recruiting with COVID

and Bain APD recruiting BCG Consulting Resume Coronavirus covid19 McKinsey
Most recent answer on Nov 25, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 01, 2020
The recruitment is on hold in the countries with strict lockdowns or the ones badly affected by the virus. However, recruiting continues for other offices with some noticeable changes in the process such as Majorit ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 25, 2020 on Nov 25, 2020
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Impacts of covid-19 on future opportunities

covid19 MBB Summer Internship undergrad
Most recent answer on Nov 24, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 05, 2020
This is very difficult to answer, however, I can tell you that at the moment most consulting and non consulting firms will at least hold recruitment until they can better gauge the situation. If your internship got ca ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 24, 2020 on Nov 24, 2020
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CV Screening Homepage + Corona Impact on Consulting Recruiting

Application Coronavirus covid19 CV CV and CL feedback CV screening
Most recent answer on Nov 17, 2020
The best answer (on Mar 26, 2020) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Mar 26, 2020
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Joseph, based on what my coachees shared, in some geographies hiring is already on-hold for MBB for some roles. I would recommend you proceed as follows: Find connections for a referral for your application - ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 17, 2020 on Nov 17, 2020
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MBB recruiting with COVID

BCG Bain McKinsey Consulting interviewing Consulting Resume Coronavirus covid19 Deloitte McKinsey recruiting undergrad undergraduate business degree
Most recent answer on Nov 09, 2020
The best answer (on Jul 06, 2020) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Jul 06, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Natalie, First, more than happy to quickly look over your resume and answer some quick questions. Second, here are a few thoughts on how COVID-19 is affecting the consulting world. INTERVIEW FORMATS Most inte ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 09, 2020 on Nov 09, 2020
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Recruiter relations during COVID

covid19 deferred recruitment
Most recent answer on Nov 09, 2020
The best answer (on Jul 08, 2020) is from:
Axel
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Bain Consultant | Interviewer for 3 years at Bain |Passionate about coaching |I will make you a case interview Rockstar
Axel
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gave the best answer on Jul 08, 2020
Bain Consultant | Interviewer for 3 years at Bain |Passionate about coaching |I will make you a case interview Rockstar
Hi! It is perfectly acceptable to check-in every few weeks with the recruiting team. Just make sure to be polite and thank them for their time! I think it would also be fair to provide the feedback that you would appr ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 09, 2020 on Nov 09, 2020
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Is it a good time now to apply for Bain Germany?

Bain Bain & Company blacklist blacklists covid19 Hiring freeze? Should I apply now and wait? MBB recruiting
Most recent answer on Nov 02, 2020
The best answer (on Nov 02, 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
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gave the best answer on Nov 02, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi, Regardless of whether they are hiring or not (they are), you need to re-evaluate this question. It should be "What do I need to do to improve my chances". Because, you're saying you got rejected 2 years ago AND ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 02, 2020 on Nov 02, 2020
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What to do if I applied to a company which had a hiring freeze during COVID-19 in May?

Application timing circumstantialrejection covid19
Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 12, 2020
Dear A, I would strongly recommend you to make really powerfull networking in order to be recomended in this company (better form inside). Actually, during this time, when the number of new positions in consutong c ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 31, 2020 on Oct 31, 2020
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Wild Card question: How would you price a COVID 19 vaccine?

Case covid19 pharma and health care cases pricing pricing strategy
Most recent answer on Oct 09, 2020
The best answer (on Oct 08, 2020) is from:
Henning
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Bain | passed >15 MBB interviews as a candidate
Henning
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gave the best answer on Oct 08, 2020
Bain | passed >15 MBB interviews as a candidate
You are on the right track! Make sure you bring up ethical concerns, as well as constraints regarding government funding. Govs might have funded the development and are requiring you to not price per potential, but at p ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 09, 2020 on Oct 09, 2020
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Updates on grad recruitment?

covid19 new graduates recruitment
Most recent answer on Sep 28, 2020
The best answer (on Sep 24, 2020) is from:
Ian
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#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 Sep 24, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Joe, It's great to see a professor on here asking on their students' behalf - they must love you! It's definitelty a tough market but many companies are hiring. First, which strategy consulting companies are hi ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 28, 2020 on Sep 28, 2020
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Recruiting still affected by Covid-19?

covid19 recruiting
Most recent answer on Sep 22, 2020
The best answer (on Sep 21, 2020) is from:
Ian
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Content Creator
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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Content Creator
gave the best answer on Sep 21, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Yes, unfortunately recruiting is affected. Of course, while demand is less than normal it is by no means non-existent - I still have candidates getting offers to MBB and Tier 2s weekly! While they are hiri ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 22, 2020 on Sep 22, 2020
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Probability that start dates are pushed back again (Bain)

Career start covid19 Startingdate
Most recent answer on Aug 06, 2020
The best answer (on Aug 04, 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 Aug 04, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi, Honestly, it's truly hard to say. I think it's more unlikely than it is likely, as the shock of Covid has already hit. However, the possibility is always there. If you can provide the initial start dates and the ... (read entire answer)
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