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Strategy& vs. KPMG

Big 4 Deals Strategy Finance first job Job offer M&A Tier 2 Offer tier2
Most recent answer on Mar 31, 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, I honestly can't offer too much more in terms of specific content regarding these two specifically. That said, I recommend the following: Pick up the phone and try to speak to a few consultants in both o ... (read entire answer)
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How to survive first consulting case

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Most recent answer on Sep 10, 2020
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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 Sep 04, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there! First of all, breathe. I absolutely bombed my first case! There are so many stories at MBB of new hires doing horribly to start, only to become the stars of the cohort later down the road. Now that you've ... (read entire answer)
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How important is the first job for getting in an MBB firm?

first job Fresh Graduate MBB
Most recent answer on Jul 15, 2020
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
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gave the best answer on Mar 14, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, The better the brand is the better. However, it might work a year from now if you have a target University. Noone can tell you for sure Best
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