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Is there an upper age limit for experienced hires at MBB?

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Most recent answer on Mar 31, 2024

Brad

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Brad

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gave the best answer on Jan 27, 2024

Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call

Not at all! I was in my mid-30s when I joined. Though the process will be the same as MBAs, you’ll need to be a bit more thoughtful about how your approach this. I think the follow are worth considering: Narrative – T ... (read entire answer)

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How to prepare for upcoming McK and BCG interviews? Germany / Full-Time Entry Role

BCG Case Interview hiring Hiring freeze? Should I apply now and wait? McKinsey

Most recent answer on Mar 18, 2024

gave the best answer on Mar 18, 2024

Hi there, You can go to a tennis court and hit a tennis ball + play with friends, but that doesn't necessarily mean you are ready. Or, you might be ready. We don't know. You've taken the “steps” required. But, quality m ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 18, 2024 on Mar 18, 2024
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Hiring freeze MBB Germany

Bain BCG BCG McKinsey and Bain hiring Hiring freeze? Should I apply now and wait? McKinsey

Most recent answer on Mar 06, 2024

Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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gave the best answer on Mar 05, 2024

Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there, hiring slowdown for sure, complete hiring freeze not to my knowledge. Tier 2s are also still interviewing and hiring. But the chances of getting an offer are certainly slimmer now. So you need to apply broadly ... (read entire answer)

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When will hiring begin again in the US?

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Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

Florian

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Florian

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gave the best answer on Feb 19, 2024

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hi there, Most consulting firms in the US are currently hiring, albeit at a slower pace. The question could be: When is it going at full speed again? My crystal ball would say toward the end of the year (US elections, i ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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McKinsey / BCG: Possible to reapply to other offices, after rejection?

BCG germany hiring McKinsey recruiting

Most recent answer on Jan 19, 2024

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Jan 19, 2024

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, most recruiting systems of consulting firms operate on a global basis, meaning that there is no chance to reapply to a different office, co ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 19, 2024 on Jan 19, 2024
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MBB Hiring

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Most recent answer on Dec 05, 2023

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions: First of all, as you seem to have done, please take into consideration the credibility of the sources when hearing about hiring trends in consulting. Re ... (read entire answer)

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How is the recruitment decision made after final round?

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Alberto

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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

Alberto

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gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2023

Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

Hi there, First of all, every consulting firm has its own recruiting decision making process. To your questions: 1) Who makes the final recruitment decision? Is it usually just one key partner, or typically all intervie ... (read entire answer)

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How do BCG decide to hire v. not hire a candidate

BCG BCG Case Interview BCG middle east hiring

Most recent answer on Oct 28, 2023

Axel

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Bain Consultant | Interviewer for 3 years at Bain |Passionate about coaching |I will make you a case interview Rockstar

Axel

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gave the best answer on Jul 13, 2020

Bain Consultant | Interviewer for 3 years at Bain |Passionate about coaching |I will make you a case interview Rockstar

Hi Abdullah, Each firm will have specific evaluation frameworks that assess you along with a standard set of criteria. In the case interview part of the interview, it is typically your structuring skills, analytical a ... (read entire answer)

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State of hiring for MBB/T2 in Europe

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Most recent answer on Aug 04, 2023

gave the best answer on Aug 03, 2023

Hi there, This is indeed global. That said, hiring is still happening. For example, I have a close contact at a specific Bain office in the US that is hiring like mad. (Can't disclose which one here). That's all while m ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 04, 2023 on Aug 04, 2023
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Purpose of networking: to find possible position, or to find a referral?

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Most recent answer on Jun 19, 2023

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Jun 17, 2023

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Hi there, Q: Could you advise on how to network in an efficient / effective manner, under such tight labor market? I would recommend to look for a referral for every company interesting to you, regardless of whether the ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 19, 2023 on Jun 19, 2023
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Current experienced hiring at consulting firms

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Most recent answer on May 30, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on May 22, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, Unfortunately, there is no reliable way of knowing which ones are still hiring. Plus, these things change rather fast, even from one day to the other. My suggestion would be to just apply to your preferred o ... (read entire answer)

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on May 30, 2023 on May 30, 2023
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Colour on the hiring scene for Q3/Q4 2023 - London specifically

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Most recent answer on May 26, 2023

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Hi there, Ok, so please please take my answer with a grain of salt. From my experience, these cycles rarely last more than a year. Covid really spun everything out of wack, so any predictions are particularly hard to ma ... (read entire answer)

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Do you have a question for our consulting experts, too?

MBB Pipeline for 2023 is full in ME

hiring MBB Middle East

Most recent answer on Mar 02, 2023

Adi

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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Adi

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gave the best answer on Feb 01, 2023

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Yes, its a slowdown pretty much is all geographies and is expected to remain like this till Jun. There is a lot of uncertainty at the moment and companies just need to get through the next 6 months

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McKinsey Dubai - BA application no response

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Most recent answer on Jan 30, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Jan 24, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, It's all a bit of a mess now at the start of the year. The economic situation also doesn't help. Contact the AP and tell them your situation. They might reach out on your behalf to clarify things. Best, Crist ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 30, 2023 on Jan 30, 2023
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Strategy& Middle East is hiring!!!

hiring job Middle East strategy& strategy& dubai strategy& ME

Most recent answer on Oct 25, 2022

Florian

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Florian

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gave the best answer on Oct 20, 2022

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hey Sharona, Just stopping by to appreciate posts like this. It's great to see growth and hiring in these uncertain times, especially since other firms/regions have slowed down hiring… Awesome! :-) Cheers, Florian

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Central vs office-specific recruiting

Application hiring Resume

Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2022

Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 19, 2022

Hi there, typically, your application will be handled by a central recruiting team - as the primary goal in terms of new hires is centrally allocated. Of course, your office preferences play a role in handling applicati ... (read entire answer)

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MBB DEI hiring policy

BCG McKinsey and Bain hiring

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Moritz

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Moritz

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gave the best answer on Jul 19, 2022

ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos

Hi there, Sorry to hear about this! Generally speaking, McKinsey wants to set up all their candidates for success. If I understand correctly, your hypothesis is that this wasn't the case with you because of gender. On ... (read entire answer)

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Who decides if youre hired?

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Most recent answer on Jul 04, 2022

gave the best answer on Jul 01, 2022

Hi there, Regardless of the answer, what is going to change about what you do in the interview? Nothing! Focus on performing to the best of your ability…focus on that which you can control (stop wasting energy on this). ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 04, 2022 on Jul 04, 2022
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Can I apply to BCG in North America?

BCG hiring North America

Most recent answer on Mar 28, 2022

Francesco

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

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Mar 28, 2022

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

Hi there, 1) Can I apply there or reach out to a LinkedIn connection and ask them if BCG NA is providing visa sponsorship to entry-level consultants? You can network there, but you will have far higher chances to be hi ... (read entire answer)

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Hiring an engineering grad with 10+ year non-consulting exp

Engineering and Management Consulting hiring oil & gas

Most recent answer on Mar 01, 2022

gave the best answer on Feb 25, 2022

Hi there, You need to network! Not only will networking help you find companies that are hiring at this level, but also dramatically improve your odds of getting past that initial selection stage. Secondly, it's likely ... (read entire answer)

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