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I got below reply from HR 2 weeks ago (she was on leave since that email for 2 weeks)

interview process

Most recent answer on Apr 11, 2024

Dennis

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Dennis

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

Hi there, in your case, it sounds like the process was delayed because of a holiday and relevant decision makers being on leave - like the note says. Before interview decisions are communicated after each round, they h ... (read entire answer)

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My HR is away suddenly

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Cristian

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Cristian

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Don't read into it. She will likely get back to you soon or one of her colleagues. It does not reflect your situation at all. You have to remember that this is a job for them and sometimes they just take time off - no ... (read entire answer)

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Partner Referral

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

Hi there, A referral is just a door opener such that the recruiting team will look through your application more thoroughly. Depending on the seniority, tenure and advocacy of the person referring you, you have a better ... (read entire answer)

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Boutique firm offer vs MBB interview

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Benjamin

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Benjamin

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

Hi, I guess this would depend on your personal goals and expectations. I faced a similar situation, signed an offer for a T2 just a month before the interview process invite came in for an MBB. I decided at that time t ... (read entire answer)

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What is the overall duration of the recruitment process in Mckinsey?

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 03, 2017

Dear Natalia, The process's timeline will generally fall into two broad buckets depending on the nature of your application: a) those aplying under a structured programme like APD tracks, and campus recruiting; and ... (read entire answer)

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Benefits of Referral

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Importance of referrals really differs my geography, but in general you can see the following advantages: Expedited Process: In some cases, a strong referral can fast-track your application, bypassing certain stages of ... (read entire answer)

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Women in Consulting-Germany (MBB, 2nd Tier)

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 18, 2018

Hi Anonymous, first of all a disclaimer: I am a man, so I definitely have blind spots here and there and maybe see things for better than they really are. But I'll do my best to give an objective answer. All your ... (read entire answer)

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Partner Interview

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While the specific format and focus may vary, here are some insights and tips to help you prepare: Time Allocation: Partner interviews are typically longer, around 45 minutes, allowing for more in-depth discussions and ... (read entire answer)

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Another interview after MDP

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Benjamin

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Benjamin

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Hi, This normally happens when there is a discrepancy between the two MDP's evaluation, or if one MDP is not fully certain of some aspects of your performance. A third read happens to confirm whether you are good enough ... (read entire answer)

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Roland Berger

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Andi

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Andi

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Hi there, good job on the networking - this reads like a typical screening call where the Partner would typically try to understand in a bit more detail.. the relevance of your profile and experience general motivation ... (read entire answer)

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Interview Stress

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Hi there, I promise this isn't sales, but this screams coaching. Even just 1-2 sessions. (Maybe with a different coach). You need an outside viewpoint/expert to assess what's happening, Apart from that, I also think yo ... (read entire answer)

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Close to 2 Months of not hearing back since Final Interview at Tier 2 Firm in SEA

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Cristian

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Hi there, Sorry to hear about the stressful situation. 2 months must be some sort of record. To me it sounds like they don't know if they'll have additional capacity to hire considering the present economic situation. ... (read entire answer)

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Wanting to transition into consulting: Curious about my resume strength

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Hi there, 1) How to strengthen my profile (w/o an MBA) Your profile is fine to transit to consulting. It would also be important to see how you structured your CV. There is a specific format consulting companies look fo ... (read entire answer)

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Interview Process Alixpartners Consultant Performance Improvement DACH

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Andi

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Hi there, Thanks for the question - quite relevant for many candidates here in the forum! Based on the feedback of a former coachee who (successfully) interviewed for Duesseldorf office, AlixPartners DACH recruiting pr ... (read entire answer)

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TopTal platform?

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gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2021

Hi there, I don't know about TopTal, but one of my major rules for any purchase/job is check the bad reviews not the good ones. The fact that there are mixed reviews definitely is a concern for me so do tread with cauti ... (read entire answer)

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MBB Operations practice Germany - What can I expect from the interview process?

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Florian

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Hey there, Answering from a McKinsey perspective: Admin and logistics Currently, the sessions are structured as follows: Brief ice-breaker and get-to-know you 15-20min PEI 25min Case 5min for your questi ... (read entire answer)

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Has anyone had experience interviewing/working for Publicis Sapient?

Digital transformation interview process

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Anonymous A asked on Jul 09, 2019

I've been invited to interview for a consulting role at Publicis Sapient and can't really find much online about the process or even the work they do. Are they held in high regard? I understand they're in digitial t ... (read entire question)

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Siemen’s Management Consulting?

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Anonymous A asked on Oct 31, 2018

Does anyone have any information/experience with Siemen’s Management Consulting in Germany? The interview process/company culture/travel for projects/growth/pay and benefits/etc? Thank you in advance!

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Hiring decisions

Deloitte interview process Middle East

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Hi there, Did you select multiple office preferences? If so, it generally works as a "right of first refusal". If you did not list additional office preference, this can still happen. I imagine you are from KSA and/ ... (read entire answer)

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Interview process

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Lukas

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Hi It's hard to give a general answer, without knowing more about you. I would offer you a free 15 min call to discuss your challenge in more detail if you like. Just PM me and we can set it up. However, I will still ... (read entire answer)

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