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Master in Strategic Management/Consulting in Cologne Business School(Germany)

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Most recent answer on Oct 24, 2023

Omar

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Bain & Company Consultant | University of Michigan | Bain first round interviewer | Bain and BCG offers

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Bain & Company Consultant | University of Michigan | Bain first round interviewer | Bain and BCG offers

In terms of post-graduation placement in the consulting firms in Germany, I believe the Cologne Business School has a dedicated career service center which organizes various recruiting / networking events with companies ... (read entire answer)

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Do you need to be good looking to be a management consultant?

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Vlad

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Vlad

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gave the best answer on Jun 09, 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, I believe good looking in that case has several components: Your "look and feel" Your energy level and being friendly, smiling and cheerful Your ability to listen to the interviewer Your ability to ask q ... (read entire answer)

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What will you do in your first year as an analyst?

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Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 04, 2022

As Ian said, the best way to get your answers is by talking to someone who is/has been working at one of your target firms… Still, let me try to give you some simplified insights on your question: Q1. Activities within ... (read entire answer)

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Should I consider consulting & could someone with my background get an entry job.

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Most recent answer on Sep 02, 2022

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Sep 02, 2022

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

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How to switch from an engineering to a consulting career?

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Hi there, You need to remember that this is a numbers game. You can have the best resume + cover letter in the world and still get rejected. Even the best application doesn't have a 100% chance of getting accepted. That ... (read entire answer)

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What are the best practices of networking to get a management consulting opportunity?

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Most recent answer on Aug 19, 2020

Vlad

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Vlad

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gave the best answer on Jun 09, 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, Here are some tips on consulting networking. You can do several things: 1) Leverage your own network - find friends or friends of friends who can practice cases with you or make you a reference. 2) Attend comp ... (read entire answer)

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Getting into MBB without target university

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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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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Hi Anonymous! A friend of mine was in a similar position some years ago, and what actually worked for him was quite easy at the end of the day. He was networking heavily to get in touch with both former and active M ... (read entire answer)

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I'm from India and want to get into MBB, how?

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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 03, 2020

McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

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Is age an issue to start a career as a consultant?

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Norah

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I am here to get you an offer! | Ex MBB interviewer Expert in MBB and Tier 2, Deep knowledge of EU & Middle East regions

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gave the best answer on May 03, 2017

I am here to get you an offer! | Ex MBB interviewer Expert in MBB and Tier 2, Deep knowledge of EU & Middle East regions

Hi Anonymous, Thanks for reaching out! I would say you have two options: 1. Never leave before you leave: what I mean by that is you can apply now for consulting and find a right balance between your work and your pers ... (read entire answer)

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Is a dual studies degree sufficient to enter consulting?

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Jan 28, 2018

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Hi Anonymous, the elements used for screening for consulting interviews are normally the following (in order of priority): University reputation Degree Academic performance Work experience Extracurricular ... (read entire answer)

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Should a doctorate in natural sciences join the consulting industry – who gave it a try?

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Vlad

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Vlad

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gave the best answer on May 23, 2017

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, Focus on the most common industries in the following priority (sorted by probability of geting a case): 1-retail and CPG; 2-airlines; 3-Telecom; 4-banking; 5-natural resources; 6-tech There are several sources o ... (read entire answer)

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Do management consultants have to be exroverted?

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Cedric

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Cedric gave the best answer on Aug 16, 2018

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After 6 years in management consulting, I have noticed that those who stay in consulting and strive have become more outgoing. I have seen many consultants in their entry positions as more introvert who evolved towards ... (read entire answer)

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