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Typical day of a consultant

consulting general on the job position

Most recent answer on Oct 13, 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

gave the best answer on Oct 13, 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, As others have mentioned, there is hard to give a sense of the typical day. Your life as a junior consultant will consist normally of the following: Engagement with client Engagement with internal team Doing researc ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 13, 2023 on Oct 13, 2023
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Type of interviews with various consulting firms- candidate led or interviewer led?

Case Interview case interviews general

Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2021

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

gave the best answer on May 07, 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, The general understanding is that Bain - interviewee led, Mck, BCG - interviewer-led. However, it varies with the interviewer and even at McKinsey partners in the later rounds can give you an interviewer-led case ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 31, 2021 on Jan 31, 2021
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Bring notes to an interview?

FIT general PEI

Most recent answer on Sep 19, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 12, 2018

The simple answer is no.

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on Sep 19, 2020 on Sep 19, 2020
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What books would you recommend for aspiring Consultants in terms of general knowledge ?

business acumen general inde

Most recent answer on Jun 09, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 03, 2020

Hi there, I would say there are 3 types of books you might consider. And some suggestions in each type below: (1) Fundamental business and finance knowledge, especially for people who didn't study business or finan ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 09, 2020 on Jun 09, 2020
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Synthesis - Yes or No Questions

Case Interview general

Recent activity on Oct 19, 2017

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

gave the best answer on Oct 19, 2017

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, Indeed, in many cases, you can't provide a definite answer. Consultants may be testing several things: Are you comfortable enough with providing preliminary recommendations based on limited data? (Imagine a CE ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 19, 2017 on Oct 19, 2017
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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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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

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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Do management consultants have to be exroverted?

consulting enter consulting general on the job personality selection criteria selection process

Recent activity on Jan 31, 2017

Preparing for final round McK

Cedric gave the best answer on Aug 16, 2018

Preparing for final round McK

After 6 years in management consulting, I have noticed that those who stay in consulting and strive have become more outgoing. I have seen many consultants in their entry positions as more introvert who evolved towards ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 31, 2017 on Jan 31, 2017
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