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Toxic Workplace -Seeking Advice on Promotion and Pay Discrepancy

MBB strategy

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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 Mar 13, 2024

Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

Hi there, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To your questions: Q1: How to approach the conversation with the department head effectively? Keep the conversation fact based and try to avoid any kind of emotional res ... (read entire answer)

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Clarifying Ban Periods at Consulting Firms

Case Interview Kearney dubai MBB Mentorship

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Francesco

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

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Mar 18, 2024

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

Hi there, 1) Does the ban period only apply if a candidate makes it through multiple rounds of interviews but does not receive an offer? Or does even being screened out after the initial application trigger the ban peri ... (read entire answer)

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Can I get some more time for my case interviews???

MBB

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gave the best answer on Mar 23, 2024

Hi there, It depends on how you're recruiting. It also depends on the firm and their pipeline/needs. Recognize that if firm x needs to hire people to fill their pipeline requirements, that that is when you want to inter ... (read entire answer)

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Re-application to MBB after being counseled to leave.

MBB

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Udayan

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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Udayan

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gave the best answer on Apr 24, 2024

Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Is there a reason you want to go back, especially given that you're doing well and are liked by your team? In terms of going back - of course it's possible but not for the firm you were counseled to leave. For other fir ... (read entire answer)

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7-month tenured BA

BIG3 communication consulting MBB top tips

Most recent answer on Apr 23, 2024

Iman

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Systemiq | Ex-BCG | 10 years experience with 8+ specialising in sustainability | Free Intro | Ex-PrepLounge candidate

Iman

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gave the best answer on Apr 19, 2024

Systemiq | Ex-BCG | 10 years experience with 8+ specialising in sustainability | Free Intro | Ex-PrepLounge candidate

You will get better with clear feedback from others and through practice. A couple of questions for you to reflect on: a) Are you struggling with the verbal part of top-down communication in a PS or also with written co ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 23, 2024 on Apr 23, 2024
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What are the odds I can make a successful pivot into MBB consulting?

Application Bain & Company BCG graduate program MBB McKinsey recruiting strategy consulting

Most recent answer on Apr 23, 2024

Kevin

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McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

Kevin

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gave the best answer on Apr 23, 2024

McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

Hi there, It sounds like you're approaching this pivot with a great deal of thought and strategic planning, which is exactly the right way. You're right — at least for McKinsey, you will likely apply as a full-time Busi ... (read entire answer)

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Is it possible to transition into MBB for a person in their 30s? (details below)

Entrepreneurship Experienced MBB recruiting

Most recent answer on Apr 22, 2024

Nish

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Ex BCG | MBB | Tier 2 | Building a Problem Solving Mindset | 6yrs of Consulting experience in Asia & Europe

Nish

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gave the best answer on Apr 21, 2024

Ex BCG | MBB | Tier 2 | Building a Problem Solving Mindset | 6yrs of Consulting experience in Asia & Europe

Hi Ronaq Short answer is yes, its possible for a person in their 30s to transition into MBB. I joined BCG a month after my 30th birthday :) You have a stellar background and my recommendation would be the following in d ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 22, 2024 on Apr 22, 2024
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Missed feedback call post interview (MBB)

Bain BCG MBB McKinsey

Most recent answer on Apr 22, 2024

Kevin

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McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

Kevin

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gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2024

McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

This is certainly not ideal because these firms value professionalism a lot. That said, the impact is largely dependent on how you handled the situation. Did you promptly apologize to the firm explaining why you missed ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 22, 2024 on Apr 22, 2024
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Naming a consultant in job announcement

MBB

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Kevin

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McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

Kevin

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gave the best answer on Apr 20, 2024

McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

Hi there! Congrats on getting the offer! If the person you are considering acknowledging publicly is currently employed by an MBB firm, it's a good idea to give them a heads-up. As a firm employee, there may be restrict ... (read entire answer)

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How can I prep for the Bain SOVA assessment for the UK and other MBB tests to ensure I get an interview?

MBB testprep

Most recent answer on Apr 22, 2024

Nish

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Ex BCG | MBB | Tier 2 | Building a Problem Solving Mindset | 6yrs of Consulting experience in Asia & Europe

Nish

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gave the best answer on Apr 19, 2024

Ex BCG | MBB | Tier 2 | Building a Problem Solving Mindset | 6yrs of Consulting experience in Asia & Europe

Hi there Great question and indeed its important to prepare for the SOVA test. The SOVA test contains 2 sections: A. First section covers a personality assessment which looks at behavioural preferences to various work ... (read entire answer)

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Consulting Profile

Bain BCG europe Latam MBB recruiting Referral

Most recent answer on Apr 22, 2024

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 Apr 18, 2024

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

Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, I would advise you to explicitly ask for the referral at the end of your conversation. It's important to be clear about your intentions af ... (read entire answer)

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Where should I look for last minute summer internships if I want to go into MBB?

Bain & Company BCG MBB McKinsey strategy consulting Summer Internship

Most recent answer on Apr 22, 2024

Krithika

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Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert

Krithika

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gave the best answer on Apr 16, 2024

Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert

Hey there, I'm really sorry to hear about your recent setbacks. It can be tough, but hang in there. These bumps in the road are just part of the journey. When it comes to exploring alternative paths, boutique consultanc ... (read entire answer)

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Should I reach out to the hiring team?

Interview interview questions MBB

Most recent answer on Apr 22, 2024

Andreas

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BCG Principal, First/Final Round Interviewer, Post-MBA offers from All Big 3, Experience working for Booz and Accenture

Andreas

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gave the best answer on Apr 15, 2024

BCG Principal, First/Final Round Interviewer, Post-MBA offers from All Big 3, Experience working for Booz and Accenture

Congrats on the interviews. It can obviously be stressful waiting for responses after interviews (it is for all of us). First: Whether you follow-up or not is not going to change the result. Given it has been 7 days, ... (read entire answer)

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Top tier/tier2/tier3 consulting firms??

consulting consulting firms consulting industry germany MBB order tier1 tier2 tier3 Top tier

Most recent answer on Apr 22, 2024

Christine

Admin

PrepLounge Community & Marketing Manager

Christine

Admin

gave the best answer on Oct 21, 2021

PrepLounge Community & Marketing Manager

Hi there, Thank you for this question! It's not stupid at all. Everyone starts somewhere and I believe the answers by our case coaches have helped a lot of candidates to get a feeling of the industry. If you have alrea ... (read entire answer)

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Seeking Advice: Ideal Timeline and Commitment for Consulting Prep as a University Student

acceleration of preparation europe MBB Mentorship

Most recent answer on Apr 17, 2024

gave the best answer on Feb 21, 2024

Hi there, I provide a fully tailored, detailed prep plan to all my candidates based on key questions/situations. However, here are some of the generalized points: What would you recommend as an ideal timeline and time c ... (read entire answer)

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When is the 12-month ban counted from?

MBB

Most recent answer on Apr 17, 2024

Hani

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Associate and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA

Hani

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gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2024

Associate and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA

Hello there,In the context of job applications, particularly with large consulting firms like MBB, the 12-month ban typically refers to a waiting period imposed between applications if a candidate is rejected after inte ... (read entire answer)

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Breaking into MBB via PhD or Boutique

Boutiques getting interview MBB phd PhD Hire Professional

Most recent answer on Apr 16, 2024

Nick

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Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews

Nick

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gave the best answer on Mar 04, 2024

Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews

Hi LJ, The first path should provide you with more optionality. The fact that you just completed a round of interviews suggest your profile is not the bottleneck. What you need are three things: 1. Clear areas of focus ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 16, 2024 on Apr 16, 2024
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Oil & gas exit opportunities

career move consulting exit MBB

Most recent answer on Apr 16, 2024

Niklas

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McKinsey Jr. Engagement Manager | Interviewer at McK| Coached numerous candidates to secure MBB offers | University of Oxford

Niklas

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gave the best answer on Mar 21, 2024

McKinsey Jr. Engagement Manager | Interviewer at McK| Coached numerous candidates to secure MBB offers | University of Oxford

Hi there, It depends a bit on what you focused on within BCG, but I would think about the following areas/roles:- Strategy / Chief of Staff roles: many ex MBB I know who joined industrial companies, joined as something ... (read entire answer)

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How to handle interview anxiety

MBB

Most recent answer on Apr 16, 2024

Kevin

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McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

Kevin

Expert

gave the best answer on Apr 15, 2024

McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

Hi there, Feeling overwhelmed is completely natural given the stakes, but let's not forget that you have received interviews from all MBB firms and offers from Accenture and Deloitte– that's a huge achievement. It indic ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 16, 2024 on Apr 16, 2024
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MBA Sponsorship

MBB

Most recent answer on Apr 16, 2024

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

Expert

gave the best answer on Apr 15, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Yes. You tend to make your own path inside the firm. There are no ‘rules’ that are set in stone about whether you can or cannot go for the MBA program. Even when they are, they can make an exception if you can make a ... (read entire answer)

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