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I got an offer for McKinsey in Paris but I have doubts!

McKinsey paris

Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

Alberto

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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

Alberto

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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

Hi there, Congrats on your offer! You are suffering what happens to the vast majority of MBB people (even if they are senior partners who have been working +20 years at the firm): the moment you join MBB you become an i ... (read entire answer)

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Help with finding a role in Strategy Consulting

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Most recent answer on Oct 30, 2022

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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Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad

It sounds like you're well placed to get a role! You don't need to worry about not having the ‘right’ experience - for the entry level roles there isn't such a thing. The companies are looking for raw horsepower of inte ... (read entire answer)

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Need for masters for entry-level positions in France/Belgium/Switzerland

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Most recent answer on Dec 29, 2021

Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 19, 2019

Hey A, indeed you might have been right with your statement 9-10 years ago. This was a time right after the introduction of Bolognia system, which standardised university degrees (bachelor & master) across Europe. ... (read entire answer)

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Should I ask to do case/fit interviews in English at a French MBB?

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Most recent answer on May 28, 2021

Antonello

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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Antonello

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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi Giorgia, I recommend practicing in French and not requesting English as the interview language. They'll have no problem in rescheduling the 1st round by 2 weeks Best, Antonello

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MBB in Paris for non-target schools

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gave the best answer on Oct 29, 2020

Hi there, Instead of trying to play odds on imperfect information (I imagine you're deciding which ones to apply to?), get "around" this by networking! Network aggressively to try and get your foot into the intervie ... (read entire answer)

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Do all McKinsey offices use Imbellus?

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Robert

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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Robert

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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Hi Anonymous, Using software/gamification to streamline high-volume recruiting process will definitely increase and McKinsey's plan is as well to roll it out globally. I cannot comment on those 2 offices specifically ... (read entire answer)

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MBB London Office Screenings Requirements

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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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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! One step at a time, I would focus on CV and CL first, to ensure you pass the "first cut". Send over if you want. Cheers, Clara

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Hello, does anyone know how to prepare for the computer test at the BCG Paris office? How can you get quicker?

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Jenny

Jenny gave the best answer on Aug 11, 2019

Hi Felix, I did the test a couple of weeks ago in Germany. The case example is comparable to the one you will receive on the actual interview day. While I prepared I checked which questions were the hardest / easiest ... (read entire answer)

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