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Difference Fellow / Business Analyst at McKinsey

business analyst fellow McKinsey

Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on May 02, 2020

Dear A, Business Analyst is an entry level position for undergraduates with 2–3 years of experience. Offered in different office of McKinsey. Also, in some offices the offer a fellow position. Young Leaders Program Fe ... (read entire answer)

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How can I with a profile like mine get into MBB as a consultant?

associate BCG McKinsey and Bain consultant CV fellow

Most recent answer on Jun 28, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 20, 2023

Hello :) While your CV may not align perfectly with the typical profile of an MBB consultant, there are still several steps you can take to increase your chances of getting into MBB. Here are some suggestions: Focus on ... (read entire answer)

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what is fellow position in Mckinsey ?

fellow McKinsey McKinsey & Company

Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2022

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Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad

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Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad

The fellow positions are quite rare and I’ve only seen them in the Germany / Middle East offices. Sometimes there is a similar role called Junior Associate which is between a BA and an Associate. You get promoted at dif ... (read entire answer)

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business analyst fellow Fresh Graduate McKinsey New Joiner offer

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APD APD recruiting associate fellow McKinsey

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