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firsttime help preplounge
Most recent answer on Nov 19, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 16, 2023) is from:
Ian
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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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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Coaches have a slightly different view, but, you can see the meetings on the left side of your screen. Once you click that, there are “scheduled/upcoming" and past meetings you can click into. The meetings are ... (read entire answer)
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I don’t have brand name jobs on my resume

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 28, 2023) is from:
Ian
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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 Oct 28, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Well, you have two options: Get brand names Work around it Of course, in the short term option 2 is the better one :) There are ways to optimize your resume to hide the negative and emphasize the positive. The ... (read entire answer)
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BCG Interview - Hiring Freeze.

help Hiring freeze
Most recent answer on Apr 19, 2023
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Apr 19, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  Sorry to hear. This must feel awful. Especially after you invested quite a bit of time in this process.  I'd first of all have another conversation with the recruiter and ask whether a different position woul ... (read entire answer)
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job offer rejection

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Most recent answer on Jan 02, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 30, 2022) is from:
Ian
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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 Dec 30, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I see no downside risk here at all! I think you should indeed give her a call and explain the new situation. Make sure that she understands you truly want to work at the firm and are not changing your mind for ... (read entire answer)
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Your experience at big four consultancies

Big 4 help
Question edited on Sep 05, 2021
The best answer (on Nov 12, 2019) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Nov 12, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, What's exactly would you like to know? I have experience in working with both 2nd and 1st tier consultancies. According to my experience: Quality is much Higher at MBB. To give you a sense, what you are doin ... (read entire answer)
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Pre-interview help from consultant

1st round interview consultant help MBB Tier-2
Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 16, 2021) is from:
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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gave the best answer on Jun 16, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! I used to do those calls for McKinsey candidates! They are totally risk free, the people who will be on the other side are really there to help and won´t inform anyone about anything.  Furthermore, I am mos ... (read entire answer)
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Internship interview fail... Full time recruiting help.

Case preparation full time help
Most recent answer on Apr 05, 2021
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Franco
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Ex BCG Principal | INSEAD | 10 yrs in consulting | Interviewed >200 Career Switchers, MBAs, Undergrads in Europe and USA
Franco
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gave the best answer on Apr 05, 2021
Ex BCG Principal | INSEAD | 10 yrs in consulting | Interviewed >200 Career Switchers, MBAs, Undergrads in Europe and USA
Hi Sam, 4-5 months are more than enough to get fully prepared and get your BCG job offer. Since you have already completed a couple of interviews before you already know what to expect and the basis of consulting i ... (read entire answer)
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Coaching

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Most recent answer on Feb 24, 2021
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Gaurav
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Ex-Mckinsey|Certified Career Coach |Placed 500+ candidates at MBB & other consultancies
Gaurav
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gave the best answer on Feb 23, 2021
Ex-Mckinsey|Certified Career Coach |Placed 500+ candidates at MBB & other consultancies
Hi there, Ken has a point. + there is plenty of free materials available on different platforms + you can find a study-buddy I think some coaches do offer free training for which you pay after you sign an offer ... (read entire answer)
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Help needed!

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Most recent answer on Sep 25, 2020
The best answer (on Oct 28, 2019) is from:
Antonello
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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
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gave the best answer on Oct 28, 2019
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi, international management and industrial engineering are the 2 most frequent background for MBB consultants. However, in recent years, lots of different degrees are being considered interesting from top-tiers, e.g. ... (read entire answer)
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Case in point vs Case interview secrets(Victor Cheng)

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Most recent answer on Sep 01, 2020
The best answer (on Feb 29, 2020) is from:
Luca
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BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached
Luca
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gave the best answer on Feb 29, 2020
BCG |NASA | SDA Bocconi & Cattolica partner | GMAT expert 780/800 score | 200+ students coached
Hello, I would suggest Case in point. Victor Cheng could add value but could also be a bit confusin if you start from scratch with that. Go for the Cosentino's book and then have a look to Case interviews secrets betw ... (read entire answer)
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Kopfrechnen komplett ohne Zwischenschritte?!

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Most recent answer on Aug 23, 2020
The best answer (on Jul 19, 2020) is from:
Sidi
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
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gave the best answer on Jul 19, 2020
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi Julia! Bitte verschwende nicht deine Zeit mit dem Versuch, komplexes Kopfrechnen zu üben. Das interessiert den Interviewer in einem Beratungs-Interview Null komma Null! Das ist ein durch und durch falscher Mythos d ... (read entire answer)
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Wharton Case Q

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Most recent answer on Aug 20, 2020
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Ian
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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 Aug 20, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You are correct. US answer should be $20 and Vietnam answer should be $30. The case writter forgot that their retail price was $200 not $100! Remember, casebooks aren't perfect. I find a mistake in every ... (read entire answer)
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Help! Case from Wharton 2017 Casebook

Case book Case Interview casing consulting help Wharton
Most recent answer on Aug 20, 2020
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Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Aug 20, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, It would be much easier to help if we had context! However, for #1 it seems they have provided you opex in a % format. In which case, for every $ earned you have to spend x % in opex...this is the remainin ... (read entire answer)
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CYLAD Consulting - Opinions & Experience

boutique firms CYLAD Consulting help
Most recent answer on Aug 10, 2020
The best answer (on Aug 07, 2020) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Aug 07, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi, In this case, glassdoor is your friend :) https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Cylad-Consulting-EI_IE597598.11,27.htm It appears to be a small boutique, so, if you are looking for a tight culture and ... (read entire answer)
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First round before Coronavirus outbreak. No news afterwards

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Most recent answer on May 22, 2020
The best answer (on Apr 08, 2020) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Apr 08, 2020
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Hi there, I would followup with HR directly. It is not a good sign if they haven’t replied yet, but you have nothing to lose contacting them. Best, Francesco
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Where to start

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Most recent answer on Apr 28, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 13, 2020
In my opinion, the best way to prepare for consulting is to practice a few case interviews or take a day to day problem/solution and approach it as it were a case. Second, there are some great reading materials on this ... (read entire answer)
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If I get stuck in a case, should I directly ask for help from an interviewer?

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Most recent answer on Apr 17, 2020
The best answer (on Feb 25, 2020) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Feb 25, 2020
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Anonymous, this is what I would suggest if you get stuck: Do a recap of your findings so far in the case Repeat the question you have to answer Ask for one minute to think If you still cannot find an answ ... (read entire answer)
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Hello, I was just wondering if there are examples of Economic consulting case studies and what materials I should read.

Case Interview economic consulting help
Most recent answer on Feb 23, 2020
Anonymous A asked on Oct 22, 2019
I have an interview for Economic Consulting and I would like to be able to respond to potential cases. Therefore, I was wondering what I should focus on reading for economics (perhaps some sources) and some examples on ... (read entire question)
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Interview preparation - experiences senior manager

Experienced Hire help MBB seniorconsultant
Most recent answer on Dec 10, 2019
The best answer (on Dec 10, 2019) is from:
Antonello
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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 10, 2019
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi, the case will be similar to the classic one, the fit part instead will be crucial and you will be assessed among 3 main dimensions: leadership, personal impact, and entrepreneurship. I recommend crafting impactful s ... (read entire answer)
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Did you have to make any sacrifices along the way to become a consultant? Would you do it aga

consulting help MBB opinion
Most recent answer on Sep 21, 2019
The best answer (on Sep 20, 2019) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 20, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Usually, you sacrifice the time. I know a lot of people who sacrificed personal relationships. I know a lot of people who sacrificed health. And I know some cases when it has led to some serious, almost tragic hea ... (read entire answer)
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