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Southeast Asian offices as a European

Application BestOffices office preferences SE Asia
Most recent answer on Oct 15, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 15, 2023) 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 Oct 15, 2023
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Hi, Sharing a perspective having worked in SEA. All offices require / function in English - there will always be a copy of the work in english, although a second version in the local language may be developed also depen ... (read entire answer)
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Office relocation within the Middle East and relocation costs

dubai Middle East office preferences relocation riyadh salary negotiation tier2
Most recent answer on Oct 08, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 26, 2023) is from:
Lorenzo
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University of St.Gallen graduate | Learn to think like a Consultant | Personalized prep | CV review
Lorenzo
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gave the best answer on Sep 26, 2023
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Congratulations on receiving the offer! Addressing your preferences and concerns with the firm is a reasonable step to take. Here's how you can approach both matters: 1. Inquiring About Placement in the Dubai Office: Ti ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 08, 2023 on Oct 08, 2023
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Office % allocation

office preferences
Most recent answer on Sep 06, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 06, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Sep 06, 2023
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Hi Zack, Q: Could someone enlighten me on the office percentage allocation? Do consulting firms even care about our 2nd and 3rd choices? Should we just go all in on our 1st choice i.e. 100% on our 1st choice?  You could ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 06, 2023 on Sep 06, 2023
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Bcg and bain office preferences

Bain BCG office preferences
Most recent answer on Sep 02, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 02, 2023) is from:
Andi
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Andi
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gave the best answer on Sep 02, 2023
BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Hi there, suggest you get back to HR and let them know you couldn't find it (screenshot helps). Then kindly ask them to advise / help you make the change manually. Hope this helps. Regards, Andi
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on Sep 02, 2023 on Sep 02, 2023
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Application strategy: US vs Canada

Application canada location office preferences
Most recent answer on Aug 24, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 22, 2023) 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 Aug 22, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Congrats on Canadian PR! You should apply to where you have working rights. 100% That said, it doesn't hurt to double-check…this is exactly why we network! Company A might have a huge presence in the US, tons ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 24, 2023 on Aug 24, 2023
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Email rejection CV stage 1st office choice

MBB office preferences rejection
Most recent answer on Mar 20, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 17, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 17, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there, Sorry to hear this didn't work out.  They keep on changing the process about forwarding your application to the secondary preferences, but most likely you've now been rejected by all of them. That would practi ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 20, 2023 on Mar 20, 2023
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Smaller Offices vs NYC office for MBB/Deloitte

office preferences
Most recent answer on Mar 01, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 01, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Mar 01, 2023
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Hi there, Q: Trying to figure out whether I should apply for the big NYC office or find a smaller office (based in a city that I like of course)  I would consider the following: If you have a strong preference for an of ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 01, 2023 on Mar 01, 2023
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Office location preference for MBB

Big Four - Strategy MBB mbb big4 MBB Interview office preferences
Most recent answer on Feb 08, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 04, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Feb 04, 2023
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Hi Ryan, Q: My question is, how important is all those priorities? Do some offices hate that they are a third choice (although its literally the same company)?  When you select the priorities, they take into considerati ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 08, 2023 on Feb 08, 2023
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Office choice

location Middle East office preferences Oliver Wyman recruiting
Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 29, 2023) is from:
Moritz
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Moritz
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gave the best answer on Jan 29, 2023
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Hi there, This is very common, and I've helped some candidates in the same situation with McKinsey last year; they were offered KSA and managed to push successfully for Dubai. My tip is this: If the decision is still op ... (read entire answer)
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45
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on Jan 31, 2023 on Jan 31, 2023
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Applying to MBB offices in different regions

MBB office preferences
Most recent answer on Dec 21, 2022
The best answer (on Dec 20, 2022) is from:
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 Dec 20, 2022
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for a lot of users, thus I am happy to provide my perspective on it: It is not uncommon for applicants to apply to multiple offices of the same ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 21, 2022 on Dec 21, 2022
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MBB office selection

canada M7 MBA MBA MBB networking office culture office preferences recruiting recruiting mckinsey associate analyst networking
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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on Dec 01, 2022 on Dec 01, 2022
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Mckinsey offeree - office transfer possibility?

MBB McKinsey & Company offer office preferences transfer
Most recent answer on Nov 14, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 08, 2022) is from:
Eishan
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Helping consulting aspirants crack the case interview and achieve thier dream job. Bain I LBS MBA I Uber I Bloomberg
Eishan
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gave the best answer on Nov 08, 2022
Helping consulting aspirants crack the case interview and achieve thier dream job. Bain I LBS MBA I Uber I Bloomberg
Hey there! First off, congrats on your and your partners offer!  Changing office before starting: Usually this is quite possible within the same jurisdiction and a strong personal region and more so given your partner i ... (read entire answer)
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61
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on Nov 14, 2022 on Nov 14, 2022
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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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25
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on Nov 08, 2022 on Nov 08, 2022
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Bain Office Preferences

Bain & Company office preferences SOVA
Most recent answer on Nov 02, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 31, 2022) is from:
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 31, 2022
Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad
It really depends on the offices that you're applying to. Essentially you'll get hired into an office, and then need to ask to transfer. Offices which have lower application rates are generally easier to transfer into - ... (read entire answer)
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60
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on Nov 02, 2022 on Nov 02, 2022
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Bain: transfer office region before starting?

Bain Bain & Company DACH MBB nordic offer office preferences office selection officetransfer transfer
Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 01, 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 Oct 01, 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 offer! In terms of your question: Q: I have heard that it is hard to transfer offices. Does anyone here have input on if this is true and if it might still possible for me to change my o ... (read entire answer)
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106
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on Oct 23, 2022 on Oct 23, 2022
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Applying for three different offices in the states

Cover letter office preferences
Most recent answer on Sep 06, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 05, 2022) is from:
Sofia
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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Sofia
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 05, 2022
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Hello, I had a similar situation to you when applying! I thought Emily's suggestion of reaching out to HR to understand how your materials will be sent out is a good one. I would come up with a reason for your interest ... (read entire answer)
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43
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on Sep 06, 2022 on Sep 06, 2022
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Can applying for smaller offices give me an edge?

office preferences office selection
Most recent answer on Jul 07, 2022
The best answer (on Jul 07, 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 Jul 07, 2022
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, The official answer will always be no. However, in practice, it's a simple supply <> demand consideration. Even if the bar for resume screening and interviewing is the same across all offices, you would ... (read entire answer)
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16
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on Jul 07, 2022 on Jul 07, 2022
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Mckinsey Canada VS Qatar (Middle East)

business analyst canada McKinsey McKinsey & Company Middle East office preferences Qatar
Most recent answer on May 28, 2022
The best answer (on May 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 May 26, 2022
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, Congrats! Good points made already here. A couple of thoughts: While salary might be the same, ME is usually tax free so you end up with much more at the end of the day Living in Canada is more interesting th ... (read entire answer)
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2.4 k
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48
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on May 28, 2022 on May 28, 2022
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Office Change Request

and Bain BCG McKinsey office preferences
Most recent answer on May 14, 2022
The best answer (on May 13, 2022) is from:
Afonso
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A. Partner @ Bain | 100% personal success rate | +100 REAL Interviews | 6y consulting recruiting xp | Transition xp
Afonso
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gave the best answer on May 13, 2022
A. Partner @ Bain | 100% personal success rate | +100 REAL Interviews | 6y consulting recruiting xp | Transition xp
Hi there, this is quite hard to answer since it depends on a certain number of variables like:1) Which firm/geography are you applying to: depending on both, you can have a more individualized vs. combined staffing pool ... (read entire answer)
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on May 14, 2022 on May 14, 2022
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Mckinsey Allowed to choose Any office, have BA offer, which one?

location McKinsey & Company office preferences relocation
Most recent answer on May 12, 2022
The best answer (on May 11, 2022) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on May 11, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  Wow, that sounds like a great opportunity! I can imagine that all this freedom makes for a difficult decision.  If I were you, I'd choose Berlin.  A few reasons: It's one of the top offices for digital Histor ... (read entire answer)
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on May 12, 2022 on May 12, 2022
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