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Breaking into MBB via PhD or Boutique

Boutiques getting interview MBB phd PhD Hire Professional

Most recent answer on Apr 16, 2024

Nick

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Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews

Nick

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gave the best answer on Mar 04, 2024

Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews

Hi LJ, The first path should provide you with more optionality. The fact that you just completed a round of interviews suggest your profile is not the bottleneck. What you need are three things: 1. Clear areas of focus ... (read entire answer)

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Consulting related research (draft PhD research proposal 4.0)

consulting phd Problem Solving

Most recent answer on Mar 28, 2024

gave the best answer on Mar 28, 2024

The proposed theoretical comparison of different Problem Solving Methods (PSM) is well-structured and comprehensive. It addresses key components such as defining business problems (BP), types of BPs, understanding PSMs, ... (read entire answer)

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"Research related to consulting" or "PhD research proposal draft development 4.0"

consulting phd Problem Solving Research

Most recent answer on Mar 19, 2024

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The proposed research aims to explore and articulate the similarities and differences between business problem-solving methodologies and scientific (academic) methodologies. This is a valid and potentially insightful re ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 19, 2024 on Mar 19, 2024
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PhD research proposal draft development 3.0

business school phd Problem Solving Research

Most recent answer on Mar 13, 2024

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Mar 11, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

I like your perseverance. My main issue with your research question is that it is too exploratory and too wide. ‘Boundaries, overlaps, limitations and opportunities’ are already 4 categories of content that are enormo ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 13, 2024 on Mar 13, 2024
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Educational Leave

phd

Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

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 Feb 28, 2024

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

Hi there, This depends on many things: Firm (most have some form of sponsorship) Office location (Firm A might sponsor the MBA in location A but only 50% in location B) There are also differences regarding the type of s ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Does McKinsey pay for the full PhD/MBA in the third year?

germany MBA McKinsey phd

Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023

gave the best answer on Apr 22, 2019

Hi Panos, A few points to answer your questions above: 1) McKinsey pays for your MBA/post-graduation degree if you have received a rating of 'Clear and Accelerating' (2nd highest; usually top 25%) in your last ratin ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 30, 2023 on Sep 30, 2023
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Advice for late-finisher PhD

associate consultant MBB phd

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gave the best answer on Jan 22, 2023

Hi there, My advice: Get another job in the meantime Do “pro bono” consulting work. There are hundreds of organizations out there that get you consulting experience Start daily reading to build up your knowledge Start c ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 23, 2023 on Jan 23, 2023
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Career push through a degree

MBA MBB phd

Most recent answer on Aug 30, 2022

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Aug 24, 2022

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Hi there, Q: Which approach to the issue of career push inside MBB - MBA or one more PhD attempt - would you recommend? You may not need an advanced degree to progress (although this also depends on the company and geog ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 30, 2022 on Aug 30, 2022
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Mckinsey - DS interview of ACRE team - case example (PHD-level candidate)

advanced Agriculture analytics business case McKinsey phd

Most recent answer on May 20, 2022

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 May 20, 2022

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

Hello! That sounds fascinating and so so niche! I would do two things: 1. Prep the usual cases, since there will be a bit of this at some point in the interview for sure 1. Profitability cases- basic profitability fram ... (read entire answer)

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on May 20, 2022 on May 20, 2022
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CV for Academic Candidate

Academic background CV phd

Most recent answer on Feb 08, 2022

Lucie

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10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

Lucie

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gave the best answer on Feb 06, 2022

10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

Hi Sebastian, at BCG I do have often Ph.D. newcomers, it is common. For your CV I would give you the same advice I am giving any candidate: Use easy to understand language/expressions (very junior HR person will evalua ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 08, 2022 on Feb 08, 2022
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Leaving PhD career for consulting? Need logical opinions

BCG McKinsey and Bain Engineering MBB mbb exit change Middle East phd PhDtoConsulting

Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2022

Slawomir

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Former McK interviewer, PhD who successfully transitioned from Academia, received offers from McK/BCG/Bain/LEK

Slawomir

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gave the best answer on Jan 30, 2022

Former McK interviewer, PhD who successfully transitioned from Academia, received offers from McK/BCG/Bain/LEK

Hello, As a former scientist (and PhD), I can relate to your doubts. I decided to make the move and I do not regret it although I already made another move since then :) Others made very good recommendations regarding r ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 31, 2022 on Jan 31, 2022
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PhD or Master before MBB consulting?

Master MBB phd

Most recent answer on Dec 29, 2021

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 13, 2017

Hey there! Great question. I'm about to finish my Ph.D. so I can give you my view of it. Both options present their own set of Pros/Cons that you should take into account: 1) Go straight away for MBB: Pros: St ... (read entire answer)

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Question about Bain Advance Into Consulting (AIC) -Chicago

AIC Bain & Company phd

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asked on Jul 06, 2016

I am going to the AIC event next Wednesday in Chicago and wondering has any got experiences with this program before? Any tips on how to take the most out of this three-hr meeting. Thanks, Chen

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Change in graduation date

phd

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Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Mar 25, 2021

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Hi there, You mean you are concerned in terms of the background check? I don’t see any issue with the fact you graduate earlier (if anything, it is an improvement compared to the previous situation, as you achieved yo ... (read entire answer)

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Does any of the MBB firms in Switzerland hire non-EU Ph.D. graduates from ETH Zurich?

Bain & Company BCG life sciences MBB McKinsey & Company phd switzerland zurich

Most recent answer on Mar 25, 2021

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 Mar 24, 2021

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

Hi there, I honestly think that's possible if your application stands out, I. e. you have a lot of interesting and applicable experience (Internships, awards, start-ups or anything like that), plus, if you happen to ... (read entire answer)

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Leaving MBB after 1 year

MBB phd quitting

Most recent answer on Feb 21, 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 Feb 11, 2021

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

Hey there, The stress is pretty common and natural given the types of engagements, expectations, and work hours. However, before quitting I'd try to find other ways to improve your lifestyle to extend your employment ... (read entire answer)

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What are the weaknesses of a candidate with a PhD instead of an MBA?

Consulting Resume MBA phd PhDtoconsultancy Resume

Most recent answer on Nov 20, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 09, 2018

I think Guennael covered everything well, so won't repeat the various differences in expectation. However, as an important side note: generally PhDs Don't enter at the same level as MBAs - PhDs will usually join as a ... (read entire answer)

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Should I take the GMAT to break into top-tier consulting firms?

phd PhDtoconsultancy

Most recent answer on May 26, 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 Jan 10, 2019

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

Hi, Answering your first question - if it requires a lot of prep - definitely not! It's just a line in your resume and it's not guaranteeing anything. Answering your second question - they will only look at your tr ... (read entire answer)

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Consulting for Phd holders

Cover letter phd

Most recent answer on Apr 30, 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 Jan 16, 2020

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

Hi, Nothing specific you should do as PHD holder - the format is pretty much the same. In terms of the structure I would use the following (in paragraphs): Intro of who you are Why you (several reasons) Why ... (read entire answer)

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Any difference in performance expectation at interview between MBA and PhD candidates?

Case Interview MBA phd

Most recent answer on Aug 02, 2019

Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 02, 2019

To answer your question: In my vast experience as a McKinsey interviewer in the London office, there is no difference in terms of expectations between MBA and PhD candidates. I've never been in an interview review where ... (read entire answer)

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