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Breaking into Consulting as an MD with No Formal Experience

Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group consulting Healthcare MBB McKinsey & Company physician
Recent activity on Aug 07, 2022
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Trust me, you're not the only MD to try to switch! And, honestly, from what I've seen their success rates tend to be quite high! Here are my main tips for you to succeed: Get consulting experience. Consider si ... (read entire answer)
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Is there a place for newly licensed MDs in the MBB firms in South East Asia? Looking to make the switch to consulting.

advanced degree Anyone who has worked at Bain? BCG doctor McKinsey MD physician recruitment timeline SEA South east asia
Most recent answer on Jan 29, 2021
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
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Hey there, Regarding the say in your early consulting career: In McKinsey, the first project is usually allocated to you based on background, staffing needs, etc. From then on, you are expected to chart your own path ... (read entire answer)
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