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Partner wants me to join her industry team. What if I don't want to?

field of focus partner

Most recent answer on Apr 15, 2021

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gave the best answer on Apr 14, 2021

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there, A bit of a pandora's box here isn't it! Ultimately, you should never do something solely because others have guilted you into it. If you won't be happy in her team, you shouldn't be there. By the way, this ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 15, 2021 on Apr 15, 2021
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What should I work on preparing to enter I and II tiers consulting companies

Bain BCG field of focus Mck

Most recent answer on Jan 23, 2021

Anonymous A gave the best answer on Sep 27, 2020

100 hours sounds like a lot! When I was practicing, the ones who had done the most practice interviews ended up not getting the job. I thought they sounded too robotic and were not creative. I would aim for 30-40 lives ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 23, 2021 on Jan 23, 2021
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Should I focus or generalise my projects as entry level MBB consultant?

entry level exit options field of focus general industry MBB projects

Recent activity on Sep 26, 2017

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gave the best answer on Sep 24, 2017

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Hi Anonymous, as an entry level, you cannot normally specialize on specific sectors only in MBB; they will instead allocate you to different projects till project leader (BCG) /engagement manager (McK) levels, accordi ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 26, 2017 on Sep 26, 2017
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Fields of focus?

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Recent activity on Mar 30, 2017

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gave the best answer on Mar 30, 2017

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Hi Anonymous, although some additional specialization will not hurt, given that your goal is to increase the chances to get into MBB, the ideal points you may want to focus on are those that will maximize your chances ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 30, 2017 on Mar 30, 2017
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