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Most recent answer on Sep 02, 2021

Ex-McKinsey / 100% offer rate / LBS / Principle driven / Real case/ If you get the interview, you should get the offer!

gave the best answer on Sep 01, 2021

Ex-McKinsey / 100% offer rate / LBS / Principle driven / Real case/ If you get the interview, you should get the offer!

Hi Dionne, Welcome to the community! This site is for helping people prepare their interview with consulting firms. I suggest you the following: 1). Start by browsing the free materials under resources, where you can fi ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 02, 2021 on Sep 02, 2021
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Repeated rejections for consulting - action plan?

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Recent activity on Nov 24, 2020

McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

gave the best answer on Dec 08, 2019

McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi, in this situation, I strongly recommend applying via referrals. I would try to contact all your friends and ex-alumni of your University now in consulting (with LinkedIn it is very easy) Best, Antonello

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on Nov 24, 2020 on Nov 24, 2020
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Startup experience valuable for consulting?

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Most recent answer on Dec 15, 2019

Anonymous gave the best answer on Dec 15, 2019

Hi there, Having worked in Consulting and now in the startup world, I think the startup experience can help you if (1) the startup has a very solid, creditble name and track record, and (2) you can demonstrate that y ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 15, 2019 on Dec 15, 2019
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How to get into the consulting domain?

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Most recent answer on Jul 14, 2019

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gave the best answer on Jul 14, 2019

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Hi Anonymous, consulting companies regularly hire people from engineering background. They also hire straight out of college, thus you don’t necessarily need to have working experience besides internships to be consid ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 14, 2019 on Jul 14, 2019
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