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Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
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30% off in March 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
While it's difficult to advise you without knowing the details on what you actually did, let me suggest that you actually take TWO LINES for each bullet point. By the way, that is what I do in my own CV. The reason is s ... (read entire answer)
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What does it mean when NPV=0? Is it attractive and why?Thanks!

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Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 01, 2020
Hi, it means that the profit expected (revenues - costs - initial investments) in the future from a project is zero. Thus the project is not particularly attractive itself (at least from a financial point of view). ... (read entire answer)
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Mckinsey Diversity and Inclusion Zoom meeting invitation. How to interpret it?

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 31, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Oct 31, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Adding here a resource for any candidates who are looking into the diversity topic. This is based on an interview conducted with an MBB Partner.  Hope you will find it helpful: Expert Guide: How Are Diversity Initiative ... (read entire answer)
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Oliver wyman

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Most recent answer on Jul 08, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 30, 2023) is from:
Andi
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BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Andi
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gave the best answer on Jun 30, 2023
BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Hi there, happy to share my thoughts.. Case types: OW does candidate-led casing across the usual case types. Quite heavy emphasis on sizing questions in my experience and sometimes I still see them give brainteasers (wh ... (read entire answer)
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MBB Offer | Questioning Decisions, Stressed

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Most recent answer on Mar 21, 2023
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Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
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gave the best answer on Mar 20, 2023
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Many congratulations on your offer from Bain!   It is true that there are many many negative outcomes in life that can happen. Even if the acceptance rate was 100% you could be the one person that makes it 99% :) The re ... (read entire answer)
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job offer rejection

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Most recent answer on Jan 02, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 30, 2022) 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 30, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I see no downside risk here at all! I think you should indeed give her a call and explain the new situation. Make sure that she understands you truly want to work at the firm and are not changing your mind for ... (read entire answer)
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Help with finding a role in Strategy Consulting

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Most recent answer on Oct 30, 2022
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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 Oct 30, 2022
Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad
It sounds like you're well placed to get a role! You don't need to worry about not having the ‘right’ experience - for the entry level roles there isn't such a thing. The companies are looking for raw horsepower of inte ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 30, 2022 on Oct 30, 2022
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Roland Berger Partner Referral

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Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 26, 2022) is from:
Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
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gave the best answer on Sep 26, 2022
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, I would reach out at the beginning of next week with a brief note, asking what the next steps should be from your side. Don’t worry. After 2 weeks that is not pushy but also underlines your interest in the fi ... (read entire answer)
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Deloitte Singapore Consulting

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Most recent answer on Apr 05, 2022
The best answer (on Mar 29, 2022) is from:
Andi
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BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Andi
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gave the best answer on Mar 29, 2022
BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Hi there,  First of all, congrats! Great achievement to receive an offer, especially in the competitive SG market.    On the revision of role offered - sorry to hear that they changed the offered role last minute. I've ... (read entire answer)
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Which case style EY Parthenon consultants do in the interview? Thanks

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Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2021
The best answer (on Feb 19, 2020) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Feb 19, 2020
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, It really depends on who you are interviewing with: If you are interviewing with ex MBB (and Parthenon has many of them) - your interview will be very MBB-like If you are interviewing with ex Big4, etc - the ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 30, 2021 on Sep 30, 2021
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Bain business case - help please

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Most recent answer on Apr 29, 2021
Jenny asked on Apr 15, 2021
Hi all, I have been struggling to understand how to get the answers for Q5 and Q7. If anyone can provide me some explanations on how to solve these two, I'd be super grateful! I have a test coming up in a few days. ... (read entire question)
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on Apr 29, 2021 on Apr 29, 2021
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Need Recommendation from experienced persons

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Most recent answer on Apr 16, 2021
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Henning
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Bain | passed >15 MBB interviews as a candidate
Henning
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gave the best answer on Apr 16, 2021
Bain | passed >15 MBB interviews as a candidate
Hi Davis! This basically seems to be a one-man firm - they don't have a linkedin page and don't mention any other personnel than the founder. I doubt this is the forum where you'll get information about them.
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on Apr 16, 2021 on Apr 16, 2021
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Is it Worth Pursuing an MPhil?

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Most recent answer on Feb 13, 2021
The best answer (on Feb 11, 2021) 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 Feb 11, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, This post doesn't breach guidelines at all! Welcome to the community :) MPhil is, quite simply not going to help you at all here. If your objective is MBB, you need work experience and/or an MBA. If you ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 13, 2021 on Feb 13, 2021
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Hi Everyone, I just joined this platform and i would appreciate some advice on how i can navigate this platform.

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Most recent answer on Sep 15, 2020
The best answer (on Sep 14, 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 Sep 14, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Tifeoluwani, Welcome to the platform and welcome to the recruiting journey! First, leverage the case partner search here to case with other people: https://www.preplounge.com/en/case-interview-partner.php ----- ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 15, 2020 on Sep 15, 2020
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CV Check and recommedations to compensate weak points (I already network a lot)

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Most recent answer on Aug 19, 2020
The best answer (on Jun 16, 2020) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 16, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi, This is very hard to read/process. Can you send it through? Also, this actually demonstrated a very important theme in writing a CV/Resume/Cover Letter: Visuals Just as important as one's experience is content ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 19, 2020 on Aug 19, 2020
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Call with a McKinsey partner after a Zoom Event. How to prepare for it.

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Most recent answer on Jul 13, 2020
The best answer (on Jul 11, 2020) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jul 11, 2020
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Well done in securing the call. It is difficult to know why the partner opted to have a call. Anyway, this is a great opportunity to land a referral, if you follow the right steps. The key things y ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 13, 2020 on Jul 13, 2020
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Just received an invite for a McKinsey Online Event. How should I prepare for it?

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Most recent answer on Jun 19, 2020
The best answer (on Jun 18, 2020) is from:
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 18, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! It depends very much on the type of event: The ones where many people participate -usually webinar-like- don´t need much prep, it´s more about giong and absorbing all possible information. Another story ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 19, 2020 on Jun 19, 2020
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First round before Coronavirus outbreak. No news afterwards

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Most recent answer on May 22, 2020
The best answer (on Apr 08, 2020) 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 Apr 08, 2020
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, I would followup with HR directly. It is not a good sign if they haven’t replied yet, but you have nothing to lose contacting them. Best, Francesco
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Waiting for one recruitment process to continue while having another offer to start soon

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Most recent answer on May 01, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 21, 2020
Hey there, Given the current COVID situtation, probably it is better to take the offer, since there are so many uncertainties on Acn front. Even though the Acn HR might not seem very willing to keep you going now if ... (read entire answer)
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Online Assessment A.T.Kearney

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The best answer (on Feb 22, 2019) is from:
Burak, MBA
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[COVID DISCOUNT] Bain & Company | Ex-recruiting team | Real life case questions | Career and MBA guidance | Start-up mentor
Burak, MBA
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gave the best answer on Feb 22, 2019
[COVID DISCOUNT] Bain & Company | Ex-recruiting team | Real life case questions | Career and MBA guidance | Start-up mentor
Hi Dear Anonymous, I was interviewed several times by ATK, so I will try to answer your question to the best of my knowledge. They have tried to test my verbal and quantitative skills in 2 different interviews. You ... (read entire answer)
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