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Reapplication MBB

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Most recent answer on Oct 25, 2022
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Hi there, 1) Is McKinsey, BCG and Bain cooling down period global, regional or does it only apply to the office I applied for?  It is global. 2) Is the cooling down period strictly applied or are there some exceptions ( ... (read entire answer)
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Oliver Wyman: Can a CCG at Chicago office choose projects from the NYC office?

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Most recent answer on Jul 29, 2021
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 29, 2021
Yes -- Oliver Wyman staffs fairly nationally. When I was CCG in the Boston office, I was staffed almost entirely on projects with Chicago partners. New York is a little more difficult because there's more local consulta ... (read entire answer)
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Failed interviews in German Offices - Immediately re-apply to Swiss Offices?

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 03, 2020
Dear A, It doesn't make sense to reapply immediately to any other office worldwide, after you have been disselected in Germany, because recruiting system is global and you need to wait for another 12-18 monthes in ord ... (read entire answer)
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Importance of referrals and office of referrer (US MBB)

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Hi there, A PL or Principal referral from another office may still work. However, if you manage to get it from the same office - or from a partner in the same or another office - you will have higher chances to pass t ... (read entire answer)
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Various questions

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Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2019
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Hi Anonymous, please find below the replies to your questions: 1) You can definitely ask them tips if your connections are strong enough, however you can also connect directly with alumni of your university who are ... (read entire answer)
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