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Staying in consulting for 1 year or less - what are the learnings?

Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2023

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

gave the best answer on Feb 27, 2023

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

Hi there, Some good answers here already. I would like to add a new perspective of how to manage your lifestyle and ideally push beyond 2 years in the industry: The stress is pretty common and natural given the types of ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 28, 2023 on Feb 28, 2023
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What are some of the most important work principles you learnt at top tier consulting firms?

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Question edited on Sep 05, 2021

Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 15, 2019

How to write: At McKinsey, you learn to write before you go to the PowerPoint (or at least it used to be this way). This helped you understand how to structure your thinking in a persuasive way. Feedback: Feedback ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 05, 2021 on Sep 05, 2021
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In your experience, which consulting firm offers the best internships?

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Most recent answer on Jun 11, 2020

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

gave the best answer on Apr 15, 2017

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

I'm afraid there is not unique answer here. In a consultancy, your work will largely depend on the project and your manager. Ultimately, you are asking the wrong question: start with the type of work you actually want t ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 11, 2020 on Jun 11, 2020
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What can you learn from being a consultant?

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Most recent answer on Jun 11, 2020

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gave the best answer on Dec 18, 2016

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

Hi Anonymous, here is a list of the main things you may learn as a consultant: Solve complex problems. You will learn how to find appropriate solutions for complex issues, even in areas you are not familiar with, ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 11, 2020 on Jun 11, 2020
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Got into MBB, have some time before start. Next steps?

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Most recent answer on Jun 11, 2020

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

gave the best answer on Jan 22, 2018

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

Hi, The most important thing you need to understand is that consulting is a client business and client is always first. Here is my subjective view of what's needed to succeed on different levels of hierarchy. Pls take ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 11, 2020 on Jun 11, 2020
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How to "learn fast and efficiently" and "survive" in the first 3 months of probation?

Most recent answer on Jun 10, 2020

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gave the best answer on Jun 09, 2020

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Hi there, first of all, I think you may want to work on a different mindset. You don’t want to “survive” the probation period. You want to thrive and help your boss, your colleagues and the company in general to thriv ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 10, 2020 on Jun 10, 2020
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Case progress

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Most recent answer on Sep 26, 2019

Senior Consultant @ Google | McKinsey, BCG, Bain exp. as Client | 100+ REAL MBB cases

gave the best answer on Sep 26, 2019

Senior Consultant @ Google | McKinsey, BCG, Bain exp. as Client | 100+ REAL MBB cases

Hi A, Your progress will depend on a variety of things, including: The quality of the feedback you receive. Meaning who are the people you are casing with? Are they able to spot improvement points and give you poi ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 26, 2019 on Sep 26, 2019
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What are typical reasons why you reject interviewees?

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Recent activity on May 20, 2018

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

gave the best answer on May 18, 2018

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

Hi, I would list a number of things: Case interview: Not listening to the interviewer (Forgetting the information provided, not listening to the interviewer's tips, answering the wrong question) Poor structure ... (read entire answer)

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on May 20, 2018 on May 20, 2018
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