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Learn how to manage your work-life balance in the demanding field of Management Consulting! Upcoming workshop with Florian.

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Most recent answer on Feb 13, 2024

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gave the best answer on Feb 07, 2024

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

Hi everyone, When I began coaching individuals for consulting careers, I realized there's more to it than just mastering cases and acing interviews. It's about ensuring long-term success once you've landed the job. This ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 13, 2024 on Feb 13, 2024
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What does a rejection from a McKinsey virtual event mean?

Most recent answer on Dec 11, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 06, 2020

It means you will not be invited to join the virtual event. However, it shouldn't have any implications beyond that (e.g. cool off period before the next application). Is that what you were asking for?

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on Dec 11, 2020 on Dec 11, 2020
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Got Rejected from McKinsey Leadership Workshop, do I not have a chance for full time?

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Most recent answer on Nov 23, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 25, 2019

Hi there, It definitely does not mean that you are not a good candidate. It may potentially mean that you may have a slightly lower chance to get an interview invitation for your application if you do not do your netw ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 23, 2020 on Nov 23, 2020
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I Got Rejected for Bain Event, Does it Mean i Should Not Apply for Role Directly?

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Most recent answer on Nov 20, 2020

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gave the best answer on Mar 09, 2018

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Hi Anonymous, the reason for the rejection could be either related to your CV/Cover or to something external (eg you were not a good fit for the specific event). You can definitely apply for the role, however would re ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 20, 2020 on Nov 20, 2020
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Questions to ask in networking event

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Most recent answer on Oct 21, 2020

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gave the best answer on Aug 24, 2018

Collected McKinsey & BCG offers/ Ex-McKinsey consultant/Harvard/WBS/MSU

That’s a good and important question. I am glad you asked. During the meeting you should try to find some touch points with people to build relationships, thus ask for their hobbies and iterests outside the work. If ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 21, 2020 on Oct 21, 2020
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Experienced Hires Event - What should I expect?

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Recent activity on Jan 29, 2019

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Hi Anonymous, given your goal is to get an interview invitation, these events are a good opportunity to create a strong connection with current consultants for further support in the application process. To do so, you ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 29, 2019 on Jan 29, 2019
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How do consulting companies react on multiple workshop applications?

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Recent activity on Nov 17, 2017

Project leader BCG, Bain and A.T. Kearney / 200+ real interviews

gave the best answer on Nov 17, 2017

Project leader BCG, Bain and A.T. Kearney / 200+ real interviews

Hi Thomas, To my knowledge, workshops are organized at a country/office level independently. Worst case scenario, you could always justify your double application simply by pointing to the fact that it is logistically ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 17, 2017 on Nov 17, 2017
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Where should I mention participation in MBB events?

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Recent activity on Oct 27, 2017

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gave the best answer on Oct 27, 2017

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

Hi, It depends on the type of the event: Case competitions - you should mention in your CV if you have decent results. You can send this CV to any MBB company, even if it is not the same company as organized the c ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 27, 2017 on Oct 27, 2017
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