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How are minorities encouraged to apply to consulting?

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023

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gave the best answer on Aug 02, 2022

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there, I'm not sure where you're looking but there are heaps of these events! At my MBA there were multiple events targeted at minorities. Do some more googling/networking to figure out exactly what options there are ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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Mckinsey Diversity and Inclusion Zoom meeting invitation. How to interpret it?

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

gave the best answer on Oct 31, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Adding here a resource for any candidates who are looking into the diversity topic. This is based on an interview conducted with an MBB Partner. Hope you will find it helpful: Expert Guide: How Are Diversity Initiative ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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Networking event with McKinsey. Any tips/suggestions?

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Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Feb 19, 2018

If the on-campus event is invitation-only and is limited to 60-80 people, I agree with other suggestion: you have been flagged as high potential and you shouldn’t be worried about impressing them. If instead this is a ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 30, 2023 on Sep 30, 2023
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Questions for Recruiter?

MBB recruiting event

Most recent answer on May 30, 2023

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gave the best answer on May 22, 2023

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi Mac, Q: Are there questions I should ask at a recruiting event? Or are there questions that recruiters like/dislike to be asked? I would recommend questions related to: Something you cannot easily find online that is ... (read entire answer)

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on May 30, 2023 on May 30, 2023
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Careers events requiring CV

CV screening recruiting event

Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2021

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

gave the best answer on Jun 23, 2021

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

Hey there, In most cases, the CV you present for a recruiting event will also be the one that is valid for your application at a later stage, provided, no major items on it change, i.e. new degree, new work experience ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 27, 2021 on Jun 27, 2021
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How is recruiting for internships and events is different at MBB?

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Most recent answer on May 31, 2020

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

gave the best answer on May 30, 2020

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

Hello! I would see the criteria, KPIs, etc. it´s the same. What is not the same is the "bar" that you need to meet. For instance, for the McKinsey Atrévete in Spain, that is one of this "unique" recruiting events, ... (read entire answer)

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on May 31, 2020 on May 31, 2020
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MBB Meet&Greet

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Most recent answer on Aug 06, 2019

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi Anonymous, in terms of how consulting firms decide to invite for events, people invited have the potential to be invited for interviews and for general info sessions are usually screened in a similar way. However, ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 06, 2019 on Aug 06, 2019
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Interview Invitation?

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Recent activity on Nov 06, 2018

Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

gave the best answer on Nov 06, 2018

Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Hi, Based on my experience with recruiting at McKinsey, events are a great place to network with the consultants at the firm. We were asked to write down the names of candidates that we found promising or sometimes ev ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 06, 2018 on Nov 06, 2018
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What personal data do they save at recruiting events?

MBB personal data recruiting recruiting event

Recent activity on Feb 01, 2018

Anonymous gave the best answer on Feb 01, 2018

In US at recruiting events consulting staff is asked to write impressions about candidates they interacted with during the event itself. Main categories feedback is collected around are: Executive presence Verbal ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 01, 2018 on Feb 01, 2018
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