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Recent Graduate Inquiry

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Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 26, 2024) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Feb 26, 2024
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Actually, that's a very good question.  The reality is that  1. What is defined as ‘recent graduate' depends very much from firm to firm and region to region. For instance, US and UK offices tend to be more stiff in thi ... (read entire answer)
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How realistic is MBB for someone of my background?

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Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 25, 2023) is from:
David
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Case Coach | Bain & Company | PwC M&A Deals Advisory | INSEAD MBA | SG & SEA
David
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gave the best answer on Dec 25, 2023
Case Coach | Bain & Company | PwC M&A Deals Advisory | INSEAD MBA | SG & SEA
Hi there, You definitely have a chance with MBB. To maximize your chances, here are a few things you can do: 1. Conduct research/networking to identify which industries MBB are strong in your country as they typically w ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 31, 2023 on Dec 31, 2023
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Graduate Seeking Guidance: Preparing for a Business Analyst Role in Deloitte Major Programmes - HC Consulting

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Most recent answer on Nov 06, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 06, 2023) is from:
Raj
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FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
Raj
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gave the best answer on Nov 06, 2023
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Congratulations on securing a position as a business analyst at Deloitte Middle East's Human Capital Consulting division! It's great to see your enthusiasm for making the most of the next two months before your start da ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 06, 2023 on Nov 06, 2023
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Women in Consulting-Germany (MBB, 2nd Tier)

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 18, 2018
Hi Anonymous, first of all a disclaimer: I am a man, so I definitely have blind spots here and there and maybe see things for better than they really are. But I'll do my best to give an objective answer. All your ... (read entire answer)
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Graduate job offer but delayed graduation

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Not at all.  But if I were you I wouldn't go for this option. Or at least I wouldn't accept this as the only way of doing this.  The main thing I'd try is to negotiate with your employer to postpone the offer until next ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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BCG and Mckinsey Middle East Application Process

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Most recent answer on Aug 20, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 18, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Aug 18, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there! Sure - happy to help. About a third of my candidates are applying and interviewing in the Middle East.  Let me take your questions one by one: Does anyone have insight into the application process for entry-le ... (read entire answer)
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Can I apply for the BA role at McKinsey even though I graduated ?

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Most recent answer on Mar 16, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 15, 2023) is from:
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 Mar 15, 2023
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Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, in general, you can still apply for a Business Analyst position at McKin ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 16, 2023 on Mar 16, 2023
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PhD and Consulting Job

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Most recent answer on Oct 04, 2022
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Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Oct 02, 2022
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Hi there, Q: Could you advise whether it is worth trying to apply for graduate scheme/entry-level jobs with my qualification, as it is not within business studies?  Yes, you can apply for consulting jobs. I saw cases of ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 04, 2022 on Oct 04, 2022
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Entry level jobs at MBB from non target schools

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Most recent answer on Jun 14, 2022
The best answer (on Jul 04, 2022) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jul 04, 2022
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Hi there, The big issue of coming from a non-target is the screening. If you get the interview, in theory there is no additional advantage due to coming from a target (although some interviewers may, consciously or unco ... (read entire answer)
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International student doing master's degree in the U.S. trying to break into consulting - any advice?

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Most recent answer on Mar 21, 2022
The best answer (on Mar 18, 2022) is from:
Matteo
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Matteo
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gave the best answer on Mar 18, 2022
McKinsey & Company | Currently offering 1 free coaching session| Happy to PARTNER with you to get an offer from MBB
Dear Michael,  congratulation for your degree from Columbia University! Whether or not you decide to do a Master in Management Science and Engineering, if you focus on the following 3 main pillars you would not have pro ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 21, 2022 on Mar 21, 2022
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Can I apply to summer internship as a final year master student?

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Most recent answer on Dec 29, 2021
The best answer (on Dec 29, 2021) is from:
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 Dec 29, 2021
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi Jasmin, This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it: Generally speaking, in case summer internship applications are still ... (read entire answer)
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Have got an offer letter. Can it be rescinded due to recession/Covid19?

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Most recent answer on Sep 13, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 09, 2020) is from:
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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gave the best answer on Mar 09, 2020
McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Hi Anonymous, I fully agree with Clara - it is unlikely that your offer is taken back. Needless to say, we are currently in a global situation of uncertainty and political actions (see Italy) like not having been si ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 13, 2021 on Sep 13, 2021
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What should I do to get beyond CV screening at MBB?

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Most recent answer on Apr 18, 2021
The best answer (on Apr 16, 2021) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Apr 16, 2021
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, There are three main things you need to be invited for interviews: A great CV A great Cover (not always required) A referral – the more senior the person the better We cannot judge the CV without ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 18, 2021 on Apr 18, 2021
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CV Check and recommedations to compensate weak points (I already network a lot)

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Most recent answer on Aug 19, 2020
The best answer (on Jun 16, 2020) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Jun 16, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi, This is very hard to read/process. Can you send it through? Also, this actually demonstrated a very important theme in writing a CV/Resume/Cover Letter: Visuals Just as important as one's experience is content ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 19, 2020 on Aug 19, 2020
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Recent May 2020 Graduate Looking Full-Time: Resume Review

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Most recent answer on Jun 16, 2020
The best answer (on Jun 14, 2020) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jun 14, 2020
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, in many offices a good GPA to target for MBB is 3.7+, thus you won’t be particularly strong on that part. Having said that, I know people with a GPA lower than yours who managed to be invited thanks to a str ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 16, 2020 on Jun 16, 2020
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London entry-level position immediate start

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Recent activity on Dec 06, 2019
The best answer (on Dec 05, 2019) is from:
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 Dec 05, 2019
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Congrats in 1st place for your offer! The starting dates are normally configured like this to constitute "classes" of Business Analysts and Associates, that start all together, have performance evaluations at the sam ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 06, 2019 on Dec 06, 2019
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Is a small employment gap after graduation negatively perceived by employers in consulting?

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Most recent answer on Aug 20, 2019
The best answer (on Aug 20, 2019) is from:
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 Aug 20, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, It's fine if you have this gap: You might get a response faster The people who will review your application will see the current version on the moment of sending it Your interviewers will not care about th ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 20, 2019 on Aug 20, 2019
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How difficult is a technical interview at McKinsey for a recent engineering graduate.

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Recent activity on Aug 29, 2018
The best answer (on Aug 29, 2018) is from:
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 Aug 29, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, What is the role? If you are talking about McKinsey Digital - these roles are not that much different from McKinsey Generalist. The major difference is a separate staffing. You will have a different staffing co ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 29, 2018 on Aug 29, 2018
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