Consulting Q&A – Ask Questions about Your Career

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UK Doctor Pivot to Consulting

doctor Medicine

Most recent answer on Apr 08, 2024

McKinsey & Company | BCG | Roland Berger

gave the best answer on Apr 06, 2024

McKinsey & Company | BCG | Roland Berger

Hi! Nice decision to enter management consulting! Happy to share my insights from Germany: I had a lot of colleagues with a medical background at McKinsey. From my point of view a “target medical school” does not exist ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 08, 2024 on Apr 08, 2024
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McKinsey interview in June: I'm a medical graduate/ non-MBA applying for a Junior Associate (generalist) position. Tips?

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Most recent answer on Apr 28, 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 Apr 27, 2021

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

Hi Aiyash, First of all, good luck! I recommend the following: 1) An initial planning session with a coach: 1 hour with a coach now will have a productivity multiplier effect on all your efforts moving forward. ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 28, 2021 on Apr 28, 2021
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Doctor to Consultant Transition

doctor MBB Medicine

Most recent answer on Apr 05, 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 Apr 05, 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 great set of questions! Now, I have a general answer, and then a list of relevant Q&As that should greatly help you. If you are genuinely interested in transitioning to consulting, your best ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 05, 2021 on Apr 05, 2021
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Is there a place for newly licensed MDs in the MBB firms in South East Asia? Looking to make the switch to consulting.

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Most recent answer on Jan 29, 2021

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

gave the best answer on Jan 26, 2021

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hey there, Regarding the say in your early consulting career: In McKinsey, the first project is usually allocated to you based on background, staffing needs, etc. From then on, you are expected to chart your own path ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 29, 2021 on Jan 29, 2021
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Doctor pre-MBA career advice.

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Most recent answer on Dec 22, 2020

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

gave the best answer on Dec 21, 2020

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

Hi there, Thanks for posting! 1 - 110%. You are a fantastic candidate. MD MBAs are highly valued at strategy consultancies. It demonstrates that you can both think intelligently and communicate intelligently (I'll l ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 22, 2020 on Dec 22, 2020
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