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Which role do I stand a better chance of getting into at McK, BCG, Bain and etc coming from academia

associate consultant Bain BCG knowledge analyst McKinsey

Most recent answer on Jan 15, 2024

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Hey there, Cool background! I would argue that there is very little difference in terms of difficulty. The interview process would be a bit tougher for consulting roles, yet there are many more free consultant spots (bo ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 15, 2024 on Jan 15, 2024
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BCG Interview Process: Coffee Chat

BCG Coffee Chat knowledge analyst

Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2023

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

gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2023

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

Hi, I would also expect the emphasis to be on the behavioral / team fit component here. Definitely take it seriously and treat it like an interview but also be open to the “human element" that might be looking for the “ ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 01, 2023 on Dec 01, 2023
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BCG Knowledge Analyst Roles

BCG knowledge analyst

Most recent answer on Oct 12, 2023

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

gave the best answer on Apr 02, 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, 1,2) The knowledge analyst is a supporting (non-consulting) role. Here are the implications: You are specialized in a particular industry sector You may or may not be assigned to a project. In most of the ca ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 12, 2023 on Oct 12, 2023
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BCG Knowledge Analyst Interview Process

Actively preparing for interviews with Bain and BCG BCG knowledge analyst

Most recent answer on Jun 07, 2023

300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks

gave the best answer on Jun 06, 2023

300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks

Congratulations on making it to the next stage of the interview process at BCG! The Knowledge Analyst role at BCG is unique in that it involves specialized industry or functional knowledge to support various case teams ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 07, 2023 on Jun 07, 2023
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BCG Senior Knowledge Analyst (Client Focus)

BCG Boston Consulting Group knowledge knowledge analyst The Boston Consulting Group

Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022

Experienced BCG (UK) alum with several years of consulting experience pivoting to Big Tech BizOps & Strategy

gave the best answer on Aug 29, 2022

Experienced BCG (UK) alum with several years of consulting experience pivoting to Big Tech BizOps & Strategy

Hey there, Firstly, congrats on getting the interview for this role. When I was at BCG, we leaned heavily on the knowledge team and they were always incredibly driven and helpful. Regarding your question about comp and ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
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Mck Knowledge analyst

Actively preparing for interviews with McKinsey knowledge analyst McKinsey mckinsey knowledge center

Most recent answer on Dec 15, 2021

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gave the best answer on Dec 14, 2021

50+ successful coachings / Ex-Mckinsey JEM & Interviewer / Industry + Engineering background

Hi, usually McK Knowledge Analyst is a back-office role that supports the consulting teams in their client engagements, e.g. support through analyses and research on market sizing, etc. There are also career opportuniti ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 15, 2021 on Dec 15, 2021
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For the Knowledge/research analyst roles at Mckinsey/BCG, Why is the interview format same as for a trad-consultant role

BCG insights knowledge analyst McKinsey Research Analyst

Most recent answer on Jul 02, 2021

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Hi there, The short answer is that a Knowledge Analyst needs to have several traits similar to the ones of a traditional consultant. As a consequence, they will test you with a similar process. You can find a simila ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 02, 2021 on Jul 02, 2021
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from consultant to knowledge center analyst

knowledge analyst mckinsey knowledge center

Most recent answer on May 11, 2021

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30% off 1st coaching Promo | #1 Canada Coach | 10y+ Coaching & recruiting | BCG + Industry Executive | INSEAD MBA

Hello, Those kind of transitions are typically very difficult as the skillset the company is looking for is widely different between the two positions and the recruitment process as well. If your end goal is to joi ... (read entire answer)

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on May 11, 2021 on May 11, 2021
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Knowledge Analyst at BCG Dubai

Bain BCG bcgtest knowledge knowledge analyst Mck McKinsey

Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2020

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

gave the best answer on Aug 31, 2020

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

Hi, I confirm the process will be similar, even if more focused on the area you are applying for Best, Antonello

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on Aug 31, 2020 on Aug 31, 2020
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Mckinsey knowledge Analyst Recovery &Transformation

Interview Experience knowledge analyst knowledge center McKinsey McKinsey & Company mckinsey knowledge center

Recent activity on Mar 25, 2018

Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 25, 2018

Re: travel —> it’s possible but would say 10-30% if weeks of year at most. On interview process: in BCG is different than from consulting positions. For entry level is a typical corporate interview: they want to see ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 25, 2018 on Mar 25, 2018
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