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Got into Bain as a lateral hire. How should I prepare?

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Most recent answer on Apr 14, 2021
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Congratulations and well done! First: Read the 25 tips in my consulting handbook here: https://www.spencertom.com/2018/01/14/consulting-survival-guide/ ------------------------------------------------- ... (read entire answer)
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Free chat with staffing manager before final round interview

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2020
The best answer (on Aug 26, 2019) is from:
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Hi Anonymous, this is definitely not usual. Since HR mentioned your will discuss your background, I would still properly prepare for that – until you receive an offer all the interactions can be used for your evaluati ... (read entire answer)
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Transition to MBB for a generalist role

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Most recent answer on Jun 10, 2020
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Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
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gave the best answer on Jun 08, 2020
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, 1) Yes, why not 2) How can? The fact that you have 1 year at a Tier 2 company does not provide any arguments for a faster promotion. You can only negotiate the entry role (e.g. SBA). But even that is not really ... (read entire answer)
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Is it a disadvantage at MBB to be part of an entry level peer group where everyone except for me is a fresh graduate?

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Most recent answer on Jul 08, 2019
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jul 07, 2019
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Hi Anonymous, with 4 years of experience I doubt you will consider for a pure entry level position – more likely you will be considered for a Senior Associate/ Junior Consultant one. In terms of preferences, as ment ... (read entire answer)
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Applying to MBB different regions as experienced hire

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Most recent answer on Jun 25, 2019
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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 Jun 24, 2019
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
1) ME is indeed likely a better % shot than European ones (but take this with a grain of salt) 2) You want to apply somewhere you genuinely want to be. You need to be able to tell a story as to why you want to work th ... (read entire answer)
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Off cycle experienced hiring

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Recent activity on Apr 10, 2019
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 10, 2019
Hello! Awesome to know that you are considering a career switch from IB to MC and I'm sure many firms will be keen in your profile! To answer your first and last question: 1. Obtaining interviews without referrals ... (read entire answer)
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What's the best way to know about networking events for experienced hires in Europe?

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Recent activity on Mar 27, 2018
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Project leader BCG, Bain and A.T. Kearney / 200+ real interviews
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Project leader BCG, Bain and A.T. Kearney / 200+ real interviews
Hi Ornella, That’s an interesting question. There are several options to get in touch with consulting firms (and ultimately get your profile considered for an interview): Attend university recruiting events and/or ... (read entire answer)
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