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McKinsey or BCG for full-time?

Asia BCG consultants consulting McKinsey meritocracy offer office culture SE Asia Which firm?
Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2024
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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 Jan 31, 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 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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I received offers from all MBB, but I really don't know which one to choose.

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Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 02, 2021) is from:
Ken
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Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
Ken
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gave the best answer on Feb 02, 2021
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
If you want to sign up for a more set path and experience then go for Bain ("A Bainie never lets a another Bainie fail"). If you want to navigate and create your own path and experience then go for McKinsey ("Make your ... (read entire answer)
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What is the difference between McK, BCG and Bain – so called “MBB” firms?

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Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on May 24, 2016
For perspective, I worked 5.5 years at BCG in Germany and Japan, and did projects all over the globe. I have multiple friends at both McK and Bain. The following are my personal views, and your statement "from different ... (read entire answer)
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MBB office selection

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Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 29, 2022) is from:
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 Nov 29, 2022
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
My suggestion is to do your MBA as a stem degree which all HSW programs allow you to do. Then you have 3 years on an OPT to try for H1B or go straight for a GC. If it all fails just go to Canada you should qualify now w ... (read entire answer)
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Dubai Vs Paris

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Most recent answer on Nov 13, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 07, 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 Nov 07, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Ultimately only you can make this decision! We all have our own values, biases, etc. and I wouldn't want to influence your choice! My advice is to figure out what are the 2-3 most important factors to you. The ... (read entire answer)
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Choosing Offices?

MBB office culture office preferences
Most recent answer on Nov 08, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 07, 2022) is from:
Benjamin
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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Benjamin
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gave the best answer on Nov 07, 2022
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Hello, In addition, you might want to consider the following dynamics: Developing vs Developed markets The maturity of the markets (both in terms of economy and also consulting-buying) will affect the broad trend of typ ... (read entire answer)
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Amsterdam, Strategy& vs. Kearney Middle East

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Most recent answer on Jul 17, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 10, 2022) 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 Sep 10, 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Congratulations on the offers! Would be great if you could share the ranking of your personal criteria of choice. The same 2 options may have a different winner according to what one would like to prioritize. ... (read entire answer)
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McKinsey Middle East - Dubai vs. Other Offices

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Most recent answer on Mar 08, 2022
The best answer (on Mar 05, 2022) is from:
Lucie
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10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader
Lucie
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gave the best answer on Mar 05, 2022
10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader
Hi there,  there is not much of the difference between offices if you work for MBB, you will still work hard and as Ian says, 70 vs. 75 hrs. it won't make difference.  Good luck! Lucie Was this answer helpful?
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EY Parthenon Los Angeles office

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Most recent answer on Nov 17, 2021
The best answer (on Nov 17, 2021) 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
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gave the best answer on Nov 17, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! The compensation is something that you will find by spending a bit of time in Google (for instance, the pay for post-MBA MBB consulting is a rather public number).  For learning more about the culture and so on, ... (read entire answer)
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Culture and characteristics of consulting firms

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Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 25, 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 Jun 25, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Sorry, you want us to list all cultural characteristics of all consulting firms? This isn't possible... If you're asking what are global consulting firms normally like, I can tell you most people at these ... (read entire answer)
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What do consultants do on their Fridays? (Pre-Covid)

Client Discussion Job offer office culture
Most recent answer on Oct 27, 2020
The best answer (on Oct 25, 2020) is from:
Adi
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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
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gave the best answer on Oct 25, 2020
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
ha fun question! Pre-COVID Friday office day typically covered one or more of the following: Brainstorming & catching-up f2f with colleagues/bosses to review project, performance, other project/business relate ... (read entire answer)
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Office culture and geography

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Most recent answer on Oct 22, 2019
The best answer (on Oct 22, 2019) is from:
Deniz
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5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 400+ Trainees | Free 15-min Consultation Call
Deniz
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gave the best answer on Oct 22, 2019
5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 400+ Trainees | Free 15-min Consultation Call
Hi, I can answer for BCG, which will hopefully be similar to McK. Chicago is one of the best practices offices in the global system, due to secondment opportunities, relatively better work-life balance and support ... (read entire answer)
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How is Bain different from BCG and McKinsey?

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Recent activity on Nov 07, 2018
The best answer (on Nov 07, 2018) 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 Nov 07, 2018
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Anonymous, generally speaking, the difference between Bain and McK and BCG is country-dependent. In many countries, Bain is still the smallest in the MBB group, thus also the one where, with a smaller office, there ... (read entire answer)
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Asking for culture

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Recent activity on Mar 14, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 14, 2018
Agree with Vlad, but there is a way I've found useful. I ask my interviewer their best memory so far of being at the firm. It solves for two things: (1) ends the interview on a happy note (2) gives you the top-end/posit ... (read entire answer)
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Consulting in Australia (Sydney)

Australia corporate culture office culture Oliver Wyman working culture
Recent activity on Nov 08, 2017
The best answer (on Nov 08, 2017) is from:
Cam
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Ex-McKinsey EM | 100+ interviews including final round | Cambridge Engineer | INSEAD MBA | London & Sydney Offices
Cam
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gave the best answer on Nov 08, 2017
Ex-McKinsey EM | 100+ interviews including final round | Cambridge Engineer | INSEAD MBA | London & Sydney Offices
Hi Annie, I worked for McKinsey in Sydney so thought I would just share a few thoughts: - The industry is very consolidated - McKinsey, BCG, and Deloitte are probably the biggest players though Bain's offering is g ... (read entire answer)
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