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I often hear that you become very valuable if you are a manager in consulting, why so?

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Benjamin

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Benjamin

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, I was a manager at MBB - sharing my perspective based on what I observed at my clients as well as from headhunter/recruiting discussions. The value comes from a couple of things: Problem solving Project management T ... (read entire answer)

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Hi PrepLounge, Resume Guidance

and Bain BCG consulting CV engagement manager McKinsey Resume

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gave the best answer on Oct 21, 2023

Hi there, Remember that a full resume review is a paid service (like any form of knowledge transfer e.g. taxes, wealth management, physio, etc.). Your 2nd bullet point is the best one. Most of the rest are “close” but I ... (read entire answer)

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How hard is it to make it to manager at consulting firms? Around what %?

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gave the best answer on Sep 16, 2020

Hi there, If you come in as a consultant, it will take approximately 2 years. Hard to say exact % because a lot of people simply leave by choice! They only intended to stay a short period of time, or they realize it's ... (read entire answer)

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Interviewing for a Associate vs EM role at McK in US

associate engagement manager Final Round McKinsey

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Francesco

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Hi there, 1. Is it a common practice - interviewing a candidate for both roles and making an offer decision and the employment level decision based on the interview performance? Not common but could happen indeed. I rec ... (read entire answer)

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Strategy boutique experienced to McKinsey EM?

Bain & Company BCG engagement manager McKinsey McKinsey & Company projectleader The Boston Consulting Group

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Agrim

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Agrim

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BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting

The best solution to clarify this situation is 2 fold: Talk to the HR/recruiter and clarify Prove your worth in the interview Having said that, there are 3 things that can happen: You get hired as EM (somewhat likely) Y ... (read entire answer)

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