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MBB: Ranking within your class affect exit opportunities

BCG McKinsey and Bain hire hired MBB new hire working

Most recent answer on Oct 17, 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

gave the best answer on Oct 17, 2023

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi, Sharing some additional perspective on this: 1. How does ranking within your cohort work at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG? At BCG, you are graded according to 5 grades/percentiles There is no linear ranking, but it is pos ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 17, 2023 on Oct 17, 2023
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Pause in hiring

Interview Scheduling MBB new hire

Most recent answer on Jul 21, 2022

Ex-BCG | 100+ coachings & interviews @ BCG | I will teach you the core skills needed to ace your fit & case interviews

gave the best answer on Jul 20, 2022

Ex-BCG | 100+ coachings & interviews @ BCG | I will teach you the core skills needed to ace your fit & case interviews

Hi Eric, that's unfortunate to hear especially given the good news about the first round. It's important to acknowledge that companies may be pausing hiring due to several reasons which may include budget issues, compan ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 21, 2022 on Jul 21, 2022
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A month to my McKinsey start, what to buy in preparation

BCG BCG New Online Test MBB - new hire McKinsey New new graduates new hire New Joiner

Most recent answer on Feb 09, 2021

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

gave the best answer on Feb 08, 2021

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

Hey there, If you are interested in physical things Business attire A proper suitcase Travel essentials If you are interested in preparing for your new role, I'd suggest the following: When I got the off ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 09, 2021 on Feb 09, 2021
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What is expected from a new hire? How should I prepare?

Business consultant new hire PwC

Most recent answer on Jun 13, 2020

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

gave the best answer on Jun 13, 2020

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

Hi there, congratulations on your offer. If you want to prepare in advance before you start, I recommend to work on technical and communication skills and a proper mindset. On the technical side, Excel will be the ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 13, 2020 on Jun 13, 2020
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