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BCG vs. McKinsey - who wins?

BCG corporate culture International MBB McKinsey project work life balance

Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Dec 27, 2017

Hey, I don't think you will be able to find absolute answers for any of your questions. However, would like to share my personal view (based on experience) on a few of these topics Both firms are really global, wi ... (read entire answer)

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What do different firms (MBB) call their project/teams?

BCG Bain McKinsey Big Four - Strategy Case Case Team Setup project

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Sidi

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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Sidi

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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi! Here is an overview: McKinsey --> "Study" BCG --> "Project" or "Case" Bain --> "Case" Cheers, Sidi

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Between a Rock & Hard Place

career MBB on the job project

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Guennael

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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

I think you have the right answer staring at you in the face: what happens if you take the new project, fail your interviews and never get into MBB - what then? Will you hate yourself forever? Having said that, I'd li ... (read entire answer)

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What is the most time-consuming part of each project?

project time

Recent activity on Aug 29, 2018

Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 29, 2018

This question is impossible to answer, because a) there are so many different types of projects, and b) this varies as you become more senior!! For example, an organisational re-design case will spend a lot of time in ... (read entire answer)

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