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How to negotiate with BCG to join as Project Leader?

BCG projectleader

Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2024

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 Feb 24, 2024

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

Hi, Interesting question and very relevant for many experienced hires with significant industry experience. If I can give some advice based on having gone through the ranks at BCG and also seen my fair share of lateral ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 28, 2024 on Feb 28, 2024
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I have been offered Expert Project lead postion in BCG India office. I don't come from MBB background but have experience in project management with other consulting firms. I wanted to check on what are ways to succeed in this role considering my non MBB background as I have heard that first year PL for lateral hire is extremely tough. I still have 2 months before I join the role.

Bain & Company BCG Boston Consulting Group MBB McKinsey projectleader The Boston Consulting Group

Most recent answer on Dec 04, 2023

gave the best answer on Dec 04, 2023

Hi Aka, Congrats on the offer! Consider using your signing bonus/salary to get coaching to ensure you succeed. MOST IMPORTANTLY: Know that no-one can perfectly prepare for the job and that's the point: You will mess up, ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 04, 2023 on Dec 04, 2023
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What method do you prefer to use for your Project? Choose the one,Either Agile or Waterfall Method? which one is better?

business concepts Business consultant business knowledge Business Process Optimization (BPO) consulting project international projects project management projectleader projects

Most recent answer on Oct 13, 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 13, 2023

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

Hi, Agile has been the preferred way of software development in recent years. The iterative and short ‘sprint’ focused approach helps to reduce rework and get to an MVP in a much faster time. FYI - strategy consulting f ... (read entire answer)

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Expectations on the role 'project leader' at BCG

BCG projectleader

Most recent answer on Oct 12, 2023

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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gave the best answer on Aug 21, 2019

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

Hi! Have a look at the below short explanation of every generic role in MBB firms, including BCG Project Leader. Level I McKinsey – Business Analyst (BA) BCG – “Associate” Bain – “Associate Consultant” (AC) ... (read entire answer)

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How to network with MDP to land on a case

associate full-time functional areas networking partner projectleader staffing

Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2023

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Feb 21, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your situation! I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: While this is very much dependent on the company, region, country, and office, I would highly advise you to r ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 28, 2023 on Feb 28, 2023
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How to network with MDP to land on a case

associate full-time functional areas networking partner projectleader staffing

Most recent answer on Feb 21, 2023

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Feb 21, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

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on Feb 21, 2023 on Feb 21, 2023
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What to expect during the BCG expert track case interview?

BCG BCG Case Interview expert projectleader

Most recent answer on Sep 05, 2022

Lucie

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10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

Lucie

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gave the best answer on Sep 05, 2022

10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

Hi there, I am an experienced hire at BCG myself. If you are applying for a consulting track (even as an expert), the recruiting process is exactly the same as generalist. You may eventually get 1st case from your expe ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 05, 2022 on Sep 05, 2022
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What do project leaders / case team leaders think business analysts / associates can do better?

associate business analyst Case Team Setup projectleader TEAM LEADER

Most recent answer on Nov 21, 2021

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 Nov 18, 2021

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

Hello! Fist of all, I think in general BAs are pretty amazing. Despite their age and relative small experience they get the job done, fast and well. This said, BAs are very celebrated when they: Are autonomous, while ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 21, 2021 on Nov 21, 2021
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Strategy boutique experienced to McKinsey EM?

Bain & Company BCG engagement manager McKinsey McKinsey & Company projectleader The Boston Consulting Group

Most recent answer on Sep 24, 2021

Agrim

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BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting

Agrim

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gave the best answer on Sep 23, 2021

BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting

The best solution to clarify this situation is 2 fold: Talk to the HR/recruiter and clarify Prove your worth in the interview Having said that, there are 3 things that can happen: You get hired as EM (somewhat likely) Y ... (read entire answer)

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