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T2 USA vs Bain Riyadh Summer Associate

Bain Bain & Company Career Advising MBB Multiple offers offer decision riyadh T2 USA

Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Jan 31, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Congrats on the options (and the baby)! :) Honestly, you can't really go wrong with either of them. What I'd do is think about which one is more aligned with my long-term plan. Where do you see yourself with your wife ... (read entire answer)

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Seeking advice on Offer decision: London Tier 2 or Dubai Tier 1?

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Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023

Moritz

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ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos

Moritz

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gave the best answer on Jan 07, 2022

ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos

Congratulations and well done! Not the worst position to be in :) This is a very personal decision and depends on many factors. Generally speaking, MBB blows Tier 2 out of the water. However, even considering your circu ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 31, 2023 on Dec 31, 2023
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MBB offer decision timeframe

Decision Round MBB offer offer decision waitlist

Most recent answer on Dec 20, 2023

Brad

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Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call

Brad

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gave the best answer on Dec 20, 2023

Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call

Hi there, Historically wait lists have NOT been a thing in MBB. If you’re over the line, you’re in. MBB is a supply-led business – the limiting factor is getting great worker bees, not getting great clients. However ... (read entire answer)

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Offer Decision - Bain VS Growth Equity Portfolio Ops

offer decision

Most recent answer on Nov 26, 2023

Anonymous B gave the best answer on Nov 27, 2020

Hi, I'm in a very similar position. I'm close to graduating undergrad and long term I want to run my own unicorn startup and was between a growth equity investment position (slightly different, less ops) and McKinsey. M ... (read entire answer)

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Bain or BCG Southeast Asia?

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Most recent answer on Oct 15, 2023

gave the best answer on May 08, 2021

Hi there, First, congratulations and well done! Now, my biggest piece of advice is be happy/at peace with your final decision no matter what. You'd be ecstatic if you only had one of these offers, so recognize that yo ... (read entire answer)

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MBB Decision Caller

Bain interview Final Round offer decision

Most recent answer on Mar 21, 2023

Paul

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PL-level BCG experience (6 years)|Interviewer at BCG| 6/6 personal + 95%+ candidates offer success rate

Paul

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gave the best answer on Mar 20, 2023

PL-level BCG experience (6 years)|Interviewer at BCG| 6/6 personal + 95%+ candidates offer success rate

Hi, would second Christian here - to my knowledge there is no such rule (at least in BCG in my geo) and who will call you depends only on 1) Timing / availabliity 2) Specific office's rules on how to run the process (e. ... (read entire answer)

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Consultant or Analyst

offer decision

Most recent answer on Feb 22, 2023

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 Feb 16, 2023

#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 it: First of all, I would advise you not to succumb to the fallacy of brand reputation. The question of how your career will unfold is much more about your unique skill ... (read entire answer)

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Monitor Deloitte vs. Oliver Wyman vs. ADL

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Most recent answer on Apr 11, 2022

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Apr 11, 2022

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, If I were you, I'd go for OW. You basically have 3 v good reasons here: 1. long-term interest (chemicals) 2. prestige 3. pay Either way, they're all great options so you're probably fine with either of them. ... (read entire answer)

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Taking a new offer after having accepted one

cancelling offer counter offer Multiple offers offer offer decision

Most recent answer on Jul 13, 2021

Anonymous B gave the best answer on Jul 12, 2021

Had to do this recently, so I can share my thought process and the feedback I recieved when I had a similar question 1) If you have no doubt the second offer is the better offer for you, the only question remains how ... (read entire answer)

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Decision between McKinsey and BCG in Germany (Fulltime) after COVID and Opioid Scandal

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Most recent answer on Jun 04, 2021

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 Jun 04, 2021

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

Hey there, Very nice position to be in - congrats! :-) To answer your questions: 1. I don't know about BCG but McKinsey got through the crisis exceptionally well. They will hire more people this year than ever bef ... (read entire answer)

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