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first First Time Case Interview! Help Appreciated! firsttime novice
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Ex-Mckinsey|Certified Career Coach |Placed 500+ candidates at MBB & other consultancies
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Ex-Mckinsey|Certified Career Coach |Placed 500+ candidates at MBB & other consultancies
Hi Shahmir, Remember that the interview is not only about cracking the case. 1) First you need to secure your interview invite. For that, you need to work on your application (CV and Cover Letter - you can have the ... (read entire answer)
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McK - asked to reapply in a year

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Most recent answer on Oct 25, 2020
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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Hi Anonymous, Obviously lots of speculation involved in answering, since nobody of us was really involved in the process. In general an offer to re-apply in a year does not mean that much as most candidates would li ... (read entire answer)
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First round BCG Netherlands

amsterdam BCG Case first nederland Netherlands Online quantitative round
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, You may have either Online Test or Written Case (pls check with an HR) I've uploaded some samples here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5qxal/AABeUN6mtiGkWhEklRjszX2Oa?dl=0 (ask me for a password) As ... (read entire answer)
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What was FIRST day and FIRST 3 weeks like at MBB?

Bain BCG Boston Consulting Group Experienced first MBB McKinsey McKinsey & Company
Recent activity on Jan 31, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jan 31, 2018
For NAR on-cycle hires: First day is really just logistics: get laptop, phone, picture, badge, etc. 8am-5pm with evening event First week is training and is a time for bonding and getting to know people. 8am-6pm wit ... (read entire answer)
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Bain 1st round

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Vadik asked on Jun 04, 2016
Hello, I'm preparing for a 1st round interview with Bain that is to take place over Skype. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with a "real" skype interview and if so, what are the most important things I n ... (read entire question)
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