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Perspectives on internship / contract roles

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Most recent answer on Aug 11, 2023

Sophia

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Sophia

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Hello, I think more experience is always good. Especially if you are looking to transition into a new industry, doing an internship or a short-term contractor stint can be a good way of picking up skills, showing your i ... (read entire answer)

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Breaking into consulting from Engineering and AI

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Moayad asked on Aug 09, 2023

Breaking into the scene

Hi all,I have been interested in joining the consultancy field and shifting into it. I come from an Engineering background with an AI masters from Carnegie Mellon and work in research and am located in Dubai atm. I am l ... (read entire question)

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How to communicate with people that you're finding a new job?

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Cristian

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Hi there, Sorry to hear about the situation. First of all, you need to change your own perception of the situation. That will then make it natural to communicate it the right way also to the people around you. If you ... (read entire answer)

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Needed guidance for career in Management consulting (Don't have MBA)

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Most recent answer on Jan 04, 2023

Hagen

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Hagen

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gave the best answer on Jan 02, 2023

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

Hi Deepanshu, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: An MBA can be a valuable degree for a career in consulting, but it is not necessar ... (read entire answer)

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PhD and Consulting Job

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Hi there, Q: Could you advise whether it is worth trying to apply for graduate scheme/entry-level jobs with my qualification, as it is not within business studies? Yes, you can apply for consulting jobs. I saw cases of ... (read entire answer)

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How long does it take to hear back from MBB after applying via portal?

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Hi there, The time really depends on the office and period of the year. It could range from few days to several weeks. Unless there is a predefined timeline for interviews in your target country, I would not be worr ... (read entire answer)

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Should I tell my new employer I'm going to a networking weekend for another company (that I previously planned)?

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Most recent answer on Aug 10, 2019

Anonymous B gave the best answer on Aug 09, 2019

You don't need to disclose to them where you're going but that you simply have a prior committment. Plus weekends are yours, so you can do as you please with them without needing to share what. Hope this helps.

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