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Seeking Advice on Career Path

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Most recent answer on Mar 09, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 08, 2024) is from:
Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
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gave the best answer on Mar 08, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, if you want to pursue a career in consulting, then gaining experience in “niche consulting” is still better than no consulting experience. Of course you shouldn't linger at this firm for too long if your ambit ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 09, 2024 on Mar 09, 2024
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Seeking Advice: Ideal Timeline and Commitment for Consulting Prep as a University Student

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Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 21, 2024) 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 Feb 21, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I provide a fully tailored, detailed prep plan to all my candidates based on key questions/situations. However, here are some of the generalized points: What would you recommend as an ideal timeline and time c ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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What shall I do if I missed the recruiting deadline?

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Most recent answer on Nov 28, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 16, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Nov 16, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi! Sorry to hear about the stressful situation.  You can either apply outside of the US in other geographies - but do make sure you have some sort of connection with them so the application doesn't seem random and gets ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 28, 2023 on Nov 28, 2023
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Women in Consulting-Germany (MBB, 2nd Tier)

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 18, 2018
Hi Anonymous, first of all a disclaimer: I am a man, so I definitely have blind spots here and there and maybe see things for better than they really are. But I'll do my best to give an objective answer. All your ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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Accenture vs Kearney in different regions

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Most recent answer on Oct 10, 2023
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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 Oct 10, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Congratulations on your offers! In terms of your questions: 1) I'm struggling to decide which is the right offer to take up. How should I go about making this decision?  It depends on your goals.  For example, ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 10, 2023 on Oct 10, 2023
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Two internship offers

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Most recent answer on Aug 14, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 07, 2023) is from:
Emily
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300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks
Emily
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gave the best answer on Aug 07, 2023
300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks
Congratulations on receiving offers for internships with two tier 2 firms! It's great to have multiple options to consider. Making this decision requires careful consideration of your long-term career goals and how each ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 14, 2023 on Aug 14, 2023
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European Working Permit

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Most recent answer on Aug 11, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 10, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Aug 10, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi Hassan,  Actually some people have that work permit if they either study or work already in the EU (and even if they demonstrate European family ties I believe).  My recommendation would be to either connect with the ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 11, 2023 on Aug 11, 2023
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MBB Dubai to Europe? Is it possible (tell me about your experience or just your realistic opinion)

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Question edited on Jul 19, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 16, 2023) 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 16, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Congrats on the offer! Worst case scenario: Leverage the brand to get a job at another company in the UK. If you have McKinsey on your resume you can chart your own course. Now, if you want to transfer within ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 19, 2023 on Jul 19, 2023
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Experience with Embrace the Case Interview by Brad Schiller?

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Most recent answer on May 31, 2023
The best answer (on May 31, 2023) is from:
Paul
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PL-level BCG experience (6 years)|Interviewer at BCG| 6/6 personal + 95%+ candidates offer success rate
Paul
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gave the best answer on May 31, 2023
PL-level BCG experience (6 years)|Interviewer at BCG| 6/6 personal + 95%+ candidates offer success rate
Hi there, went through this material. Would not say it is bad - I would just urge you to complement with other framework systems e.g. from US MBA casebooks, Victor Cheng, Case in point to get a feeling of the extent of ... (read entire answer)
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Current MBB & Insead MBA apply for London office

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Most recent answer on Mar 30, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 29, 2023) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
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gave the best answer on Mar 29, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, to my knowledge, the current tight economic situation has led to a recru ... (read entire answer)
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Converting full time offer to internship

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Most recent answer on Dec 10, 2022
The best answer (on Dec 08, 2022) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Dec 08, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  Congrats on the offers, first of all! That's quite an achievement.  My recommendation would be to go for 3. If you got an MBB offer, then I wouldn't let that bird fly out of my hand. The recruitment process i ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 10, 2022 on Dec 10, 2022
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Can a non European join a consulting firm in Europe?

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Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 24, 2022) 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 Sep 24, 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, To work in Europe you have to satisfy two main requirements: Language Working visa In terms of language, with English, French and Spanish you could target the following countries: UK The Nordics The Netherland ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 23, 2022 on Oct 23, 2022
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Which university should I choose to work in MBB? (Europe or Middle East)

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Recent activity on Jul 05, 2022
The best answer (on Jul 05, 2022) is from:
Moritz
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ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Moritz
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gave the best answer on Jul 05, 2022
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Hi there, If MBB is your target, the decision for any further education should be taken in the context of your entire background. Depending on how many years of high quality work experience you have, you may or may not ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 05, 2022 on Jul 05, 2022
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How to join MBB in the US/Canada as an european student

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Most recent answer on Apr 14, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 10, 2022) is from:
Nicolas
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40% off 1st coaching Promo | #1 MBB Coach Canada & MENA | 8y+ Coaching & recruiting | BCG + Senior Exec | INSEAD MBA
Nicolas
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gave the best answer on Apr 10, 2022
40% off 1st coaching Promo | #1 MBB Coach Canada & MENA | 8y+ Coaching & recruiting | BCG + Senior Exec | INSEAD MBA
Hello, That is a great question and I believe that “My dream would be to live in the US or Canada and work there for MBB.” is entirely possible!  If you are trying to accomplish your target of working in MBB in North Am ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 14, 2022 on Apr 14, 2022
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Which MBB offices (excpet USA) hire Undergrads?

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Most recent answer on Jan 23, 2022
The best answer (on Jan 23, 2022) is from:
Moritz
Expert
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Moritz
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 23, 2022
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Hi Fabio, Undergrads are targeted by most MBB because they are relatively inexpensive and can still be “shaped” to fit the mold. Also, they’re often more flexible than older candidates with family and have plenty of ene ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 23, 2022 on Jan 23, 2022
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Can I apply to different offices of a company at the same time?

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Most recent answer on Jan 01, 2022
The best answer (on Dec 30, 2021) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 30, 2021
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi Jasmin, This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it: Generally speaking, most consulting companies have global/ regional r ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 01, 2022 on Jan 01, 2022
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Questions about application timeline

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Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2021
The best answer (on Dec 30, 2021) 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 Dec 30, 2021
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Ruizhi, It depends on the recruiting process in your country. Some countries have specific deadlines – if that’s the case you need to apply before that. If there is no deadline, you can apply later.  As mentioned by ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 30, 2021 on Dec 30, 2021
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Is so difficult for European to work in the USA after Graduation?

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Most recent answer on Oct 17, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 15, 2021) is from:
Pedro
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Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Pedro
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 15, 2021
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Your first option should be to join MBB in Italy, stay for a couple of years, ask for a transfer to the US (definitive or temporary; if you get a temporary, you ask the definitive one when the temporary is about to end… ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 17, 2021 on Oct 17, 2021
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Is it possible to apply again in Europe after getting rejected at MBB in Asia?

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Question edited on Sep 05, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 22, 2019) is from:
Deniz
Expert
5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 400+ Trainees | Free 15-min Consultation Call
Deniz
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 22, 2019
5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 400+ Trainees | Free 15-min Consultation Call
Hi, You won't be able to apply given the ban period of 12-18 months, however, you can try to apply offline via referral. Best, Deniz
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Recent Master Graduate Seeking Advice

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Most recent answer on Jun 08, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 08, 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
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 08, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Abed, Please feel free to send it through to me - I'm happy to take a look and let you know if it's suitable (and provide some quick feedback)!
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