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Advice for a Final year student looking to improve their candidacy

Application Australia Bain BCG Big 4 Boston Consulting Group management consulting McKinsey & Company recruiting
Most recent answer 17 hours ago
The best answer (on Mar 15, 2024) is from:
Sohini
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Ex- Strategy Consultant ZS Associate | Commercial Strategy Director | Michigan MBA | Pharma/Financial Svc. /Tech Expert
Sohini
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 15, 2024
Ex- Strategy Consultant ZS Associate | Commercial Strategy Director | Michigan MBA | Pharma/Financial Svc. /Tech Expert
Hi, Since you already have a consulting offer, asssuming  what you want to improve your candidacy for MBB - I would suggest you reach out to alumni from your university who have worked at MBBs, and try to get their advi ... (read entire answer)
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AT Kearney Recruitment Test Practice Sources.

management consulting
Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 05, 2024) is from:
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 Mar 05, 2024
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from Kearney! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, I would highly advise you to conduct a simple online research for resources, ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 05, 2024 on Mar 05, 2024
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Can Study Preparation Methods

case studies case study management consulting Preparation for Case Studies
Most recent answer on Jan 08, 2024
The best answer (on Dec 30, 2023) is from:
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 Dec 30, 2023
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, this is a loaded question and can only be answered generically here because I don't know where exactly your struggles lie. Overall though, “getting stuck with case studies” can have various manifestations and ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 08, 2024 on Jan 08, 2024
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Financial Planning

financial analysis Insurance risk management management consulting
Most recent answer on Jan 03, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 02, 2024) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jan 02, 2024
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Q: I am keen to understand how pursuing a Master of Financial Planning could potentially open doors in the Management Consulting sector. It depends on the brand of the university. If the brand is good, it coul ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 03, 2024 on Jan 03, 2024
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Benefits of Referral

analytical test application process CV screening interview process management consulting MBB referrals
Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 10, 2023) is from:
Frederic
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ex Jr. Partner McKinsey |Senior Interviewer| Real Feedback & Free Homework between sessions|Harvard Coach|10+ Experience
Frederic
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gave the best answer on Nov 10, 2023
ex Jr. Partner McKinsey |Senior Interviewer| Real Feedback & Free Homework between sessions|Harvard Coach|10+ Experience
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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on Dec 30, 2023 on Dec 30, 2023
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How to show managing-leadership capabilities in the interview

Case Interview leadership and development management consulting
Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 30, 2023) is from:
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 Dec 30, 2023
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Hi there, Being asked for a leadership story you should focus on your best experience leading a team (of any size), either on a personal or professional situation. Keys here: You leading style is and how you inspire the ... (read entire answer)
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Apply from grad job or look into MiM and apply during MiM?

consulting management consulting masters
Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 30, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi! You're asking very good questions.  Adding here a resource for other candidates who are also looking into this topic: Expert Guide: Are MBAs worth it? You definitely shouldn't do a business program just for the sake ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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Consulting the in the middle east

Advisory Civil engineer management consulting project management
Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 26, 2020) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Dec 26, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I agree with the other coaches - you're really not necessarily limited just because of your engineering background. in fact, I just had a middle eastern candidate with a civil engineering background who ha ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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First management consulting company in the world

BCG management consulting McKinsey
Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 10, 2022) is from:
Emily
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Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad
Emily
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gave the best answer on Aug 10, 2022
Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad
Good question! My understanding is that Arthur D. Little is generally seen as the first strategy consulting firm (founded 1886). BCG was founded in 1963 by Bruce Henderson - as a consulting subsidiary as part of the Bos ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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Women in Consulting-Germany (MBB, 2nd Tier)

application process careers fair europe germany interview process management consulting MBB recent graduate Roland Berger Women in Consulting
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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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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Management Consulting Firms & End-2-End Solutions

ATKearney Deloitte Monitor management consulting MBB Oliver Wyman Roland Berger strategy&
Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 06, 2016
Well - that was generally the case and still often is, but also things have changed a bit. McKinsey, BCG and Bain have grown so large that they basically offer "everything" now, not just the strategy part, but in many ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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McKinsey vs. BCG vs. Deloitte for full-time?

BCG Deloitte full-time fulltime management consulting McKinsey
Most recent answer on Oct 30, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 30, 2023) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the offers! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: I would highly advise you to opt for the option that better aligns with your professional (and maybe even pe ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 30, 2023 on Oct 30, 2023
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Choosing between 2 internship offers

Accenture Advisory Asia Business consultant Ernst & Young internship KPMG management consulting strategy consulting tier 2 consulting
Most recent answer on Oct 30, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 05, 2022) is from:
Matteo
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McKinsey & Company | Currently offering 1 free coaching session| Happy to PARTNER with you to get an offer from MBB
Matteo
Expert
gave the best answer on Apr 05, 2022
McKinsey & Company | Currently offering 1 free coaching session| Happy to PARTNER with you to get an offer from MBB
Hello,  thanks a lot for the question. :)  First of all congratulations for the 3 offers! Good job!  Generally speaking they are all good opportunities that can add value to your profile. They seem to be quite similar, ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 30, 2023 on Oct 30, 2023
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Final Round Interview

2ndround Case Interview Final Round Interview management consulting MBB McKinsey Final Round Preparing for final round at McK second round
Most recent answer on Oct 30, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 30, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Sure - happy to share a few tips for the final round.  Here they are: Work on the feedback provided in the previous rounds. Most firms communicate the feedback from the previous rounds to the final interviewer. It's imp ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 30, 2023 on Oct 30, 2023
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Do you need to be good looking to be a management consultant?

enter consulting management consulting requirements
Most recent answer on Oct 13, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 09, 2018) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 09, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, I believe good looking in that case has several components: Your "look and feel" Your energy level and being friendly, smiling and cheerful Your ability to listen to the interviewer Your ability to ask q ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 13, 2023 on Oct 13, 2023
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How to Answer "Why Consulting?" in Interviews

AT Kearney Bain BCG consulting consulting job FIT fit interview management consulting MBB McKinsey motivation PEI PrepLounge: Personal Fit reasons strategy consulting The Boston Consulting Group tier2 why why consulting why mbb
Most recent answer on Oct 10, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 04, 2017
I would recommend spending about 1 - 2 minutes on each question. You have a lot to get to in the interview. Less than a minute will make you seem rehearsed and shallow and more than 2 minutes for each will take up too m ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 10, 2023 on Oct 10, 2023
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Negotiating an offer

consulting internship management consulting offer Roland Berger
Most recent answer on Oct 08, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 08, 2023) is from:
Raj
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FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
Raj
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gave the best answer on Oct 08, 2023
FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
Hello and congratulations on receiving two job offers! I understand that you are leaning towards RB's internship offer but would like to leverage the other offer to secure a full-time position. Let me address your quest ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 08, 2023 on Oct 08, 2023
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Entry level consultant thoughts

entry level management consulting Middle East Saudi Arabia
Most recent answer on Oct 08, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 26, 2023) is from:
Lorenzo
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University of St.Gallen graduate | Learn to think like a Consultant | Personalized prep | CV review
Lorenzo
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 26, 2023
University of St.Gallen graduate | Learn to think like a Consultant | Personalized prep | CV review
Hello, Congratulations on receiving an offer from a tier 2 management consulting firm in Saudi Arabia! It's great that you're seeking to clarify your expectations and understand what lies ahead. Let me address your ques ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 08, 2023 on Oct 08, 2023
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Full time job turned into an internship

consulting analyst internship management consulting riyadh Roland Berger Roland Berger Middle east
Most recent answer on Sep 25, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 22, 2023) is from:
Pedro
Expert
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Pedro
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 22, 2023
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Hi there, My first job was at Roland Berger. At the time, they used to favor the model you describe, of hiring people as trainees, and then turning them into long term employees. Most people (90%) would become Business ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 25, 2023 on Sep 25, 2023
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Got stuck during an interview - Working capital reduction

implementention management consulting SMC strategy working capital
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 04, 2017) is from:
Oleksandr (Alex)
Expert
Very experienced ex-McKinsey consultant with cross-country expertise
Oleksandr (Alex)
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 04, 2017
Very experienced ex-McKinsey consultant with cross-country expertise
Simply accounting question. Working capital = current asset - current liabilities Working capital = long-term liabilities + equity - fixed assets Try to understand where the main value sources are at the moment ( ... (read entire answer)
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