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Consulting On-boarding

MBB onboarding training

Most recent answer on Oct 18, 2023

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 18, 2023

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

Hi, I don't know of any holistic resource that is like that. And the reason is because this training is already provided by MBB firms, so ex-MBB consultants don't really need to do it. If i were you, I'd not worry about ... (read entire answer)

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1.5 months to start my new role - how to use my time wisely?

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Most recent answer on Oct 13, 2023

gave the best answer on May 19, 2022

Hi there, MOST IMPORTANTLY: Know that no-one can perfectly prepare for the job and that's the point: You will mess up, you will learn, you will be trained and supported. That's OK! -------------------------------------- ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 13, 2023 on Oct 13, 2023
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McKinsey Offer

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Most recent answer on Nov 27, 2022

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 Nov 23, 2022

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

Hi there, Congrats → well done :-)) 1. Onboarding process This depends a bit on the office but usually, you have 4-5 days of orientation either in your office, in another office, or off-site in one of McKinsey's facilit ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 27, 2022 on Nov 27, 2022
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Mckinsey Background check

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Most recent answer on Aug 05, 2022

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 Apr 22, 2022

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

Hi there, I was in the same situation and know for a fact that you will not be notified if all checks out with the background check. Hence, it may or may not be over, irrespective of other communication. Solution: As su ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 05, 2022 on Aug 05, 2022
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Tips to outperform as a new consultant?

onboarding

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on Jun 09, 2022 on Jun 09, 2022
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How to politely reject an earlier onboard date?

onboarding

Most recent answer on May 20, 2022

gave the best answer on May 16, 2022

I don't see why you wouldn't give the specific details of your situation. You need to take care of your relocation to be 100% ready for the starting date. It's a perfectly good reason. You'd be basically saying that you ... (read entire answer)

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on May 20, 2022 on May 20, 2022
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How to prepare before start working at BCG London?

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Most recent answer on May 11, 2022

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on May 10, 2022

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

Hi there, Congratulations on the BCG offer! In terms of your questions: 1) Any tips/advice on how to make a smooth transition for those who came from the industry other than consulting but landed a slightly more senior ... (read entire answer)

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How to utilize time to enhance consulting skill before onboard?

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Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Apr 12, 2022

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

Hi there, Congratulations on the offer! In terms of your questions: (1) Should I continue “casing”? Not really. Although if you want you can train your problem-solving skills by reading titles of articles related to ec ... (read entire answer)

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Is it possible to ask to start 6 months later after accepting an offer at Bain?

onboarding

Most recent answer on Jan 29, 2022

Lucie

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10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

Lucie

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gave the best answer on Jan 29, 2022

10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

Hi there, in consulting it is different than joining a company for a specific role that is just you, hard to replace. This means you can absolutely ask to start in 6 months and I would recommend being honest about the ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 29, 2022 on Jan 29, 2022
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MBB to be inflexible with starting date

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Most recent answer on Dec 20, 2020

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 Dec 19, 2020

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, It's very common that you get a later starting date but then they ask you to start earlier. I think it's absolutely here. the company has business needs. Moreover - I don't know any other employer who is as flexib ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 20, 2020 on Dec 20, 2020
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What are McKinsey's ways of working during COVID-19?

associate BCG Bain McKinsey Coronavirus COVID-19 MBB offer onboarding starting

Most recent answer on Jul 08, 2020

Gaurav

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#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360 coach(Ex-McKinsey + Certified Coach + Active recruiter)

Gaurav

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gave the best answer on Jul 07, 2020

#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360 coach(Ex-McKinsey + Certified Coach + Active recruiter)

Hi, The answers for most of the questions would vary from office to office, practice to practice and by level of responsibiities. e.g. I know that the implementation and transformation practices are expectedly very bu ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 08, 2020 on Jul 08, 2020
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McKinsey Training & Onboarding

McKinsey onboarding training

Most recent answer on Jul 23, 2019

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 Jul 19, 2019

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, -Is it like multiple days workshop along with other analysts? - yes -what kind of training (technical/leadership,etc.) - just the problem-solving basics and client work. Management trainings are great since they a ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 23, 2019 on Jul 23, 2019
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