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McKinsey Solve Game

McKinsey recruitment
Most recent answer on Mar 22, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 21, 2024) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Mar 21, 2024
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Hi there, Q: If I receive an invitation to complete the Solve game, does that imply that I have already passed the CV screening stage, or is the Solve game part of the CV screening stage itself? Depending on the country ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 22, 2024 on Mar 22, 2024
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McKinsey Consulting Analyst Recruitment Timeframe

Case Interview informational interview McKinsey recruitment recruitment timeline reject rejection Result
Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 07, 2024) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Mar 07, 2024
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Hi there, 1) What is the common timeframe for the entire recruitment process of consulting analyst role in McKinsey? The entire recruiting process usually takes a few months and the starting date is usually within a few ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 07, 2024 on Mar 07, 2024
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Accenture vs Kearney in different regions

europe recruitment
Most recent answer on Oct 10, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 10, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Oct 10, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Congratulations on your offers! In terms of your questions: 1) I'm struggling to decide which is the right offer to take up. How should I go about making this decision?  It depends on your goals.  For example, ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 10, 2023 on Oct 10, 2023
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What is BCG and Bain’s experienced hire recruitment process like in the Middle East?

application process Bain Bain case interview BCG BCG Case Interview BCGDubai recruitment
Most recent answer on Sep 18, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 18, 2023) 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 Sep 18, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, First, here's some reading for your (internship tips also apply to full-time): https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-get-a-consulting-internship-tips-and-tricks 1. What is the recruitment process like ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 18, 2023 on Sep 18, 2023
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MBB Application and Recently Announced Layoffs

BCG Bain McKinsey recruitment
Most recent answer on Aug 30, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 26, 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 26, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
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, I think you need to put things into perspective regarding the McKinsey l ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 30, 2023 on Aug 30, 2023
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Struggling to find opening Experience Hire Consultant roles at top consulting firms

recruitment
Most recent answer on Aug 05, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 07, 2023) is from:
Sofia
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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Sofia
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gave the best answer on Jul 07, 2023
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Hello, This is going to depend by office/firm/role, but I have seen some candidates get hired in Germany, UK, and Middle East over the past few months. Regarding the strategy to find this out more concretely, you are do ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 05, 2023 on Aug 05, 2023
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BCG recruiter email?

BCG BCG Case Interview Recruiter recruitment
Most recent answer on Jul 12, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 17, 2022) 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 Jul 17, 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Yes indeed, it means that you have passed! And I would strongly advise you to be ready for that conversation, preparing as for the “Intro and CV questions” and “motivational” part of FIT.  If you want to deep div ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 12, 2023 on Jul 12, 2023
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Regarding prospect of employment in top consulting firm

BCG McKinsey and Bain campus recruiting india job Jobs in consulting compnay MBA Experience MBB mbb big4 McKinsey & Company recruitment
Most recent answer on Mar 26, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 24, 2023) 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 Mar 24, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Srishti, Q: What should I do now? I would love to hear your suggestions. If the only option you have is India due to languages and visa and you cannot use campus recruitment, the best thing would be to find a strong ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 26, 2023 on Mar 26, 2023
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Likelihood of interviews being canceled

Recessions recruitment
Most recent answer on Feb 03, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 02, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Feb 02, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  I understand this is happening in some offices, but none of the candidates I'm currently working with have had this experience.  There's not much that you can do about this. What you can control however is yo ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 03, 2023 on Feb 03, 2023
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Recruitment for consultant position is by function/industry or as a generalist?

functional areas industry Public Sector recruitment Social Sector
Most recent answer on Dec 20, 2022
The best answer (on Dec 15, 2022) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Dec 15, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  Congrats - quite a few promising things ahead of you.  The short answer is that the recruitment process is what you make out of it. As in, it can be for a more specialised role or it can be for a generalist r ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 20, 2022 on Dec 20, 2022
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Internship offer for two years later?

consulting recruitment
Most recent answer on Aug 05, 2022
The best answer (on Aug 02, 2022) is from:
Sofia
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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Sofia
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gave the best answer on Aug 02, 2022
Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Hello, I would say it's quite uncommon, although it does seem like the recruiting cycle is getting earlier and earlier each year. Most consulting firms don't offer freshmen summer internships, so the best you can hope f ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 05, 2022 on Aug 05, 2022
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Recruitment

application process recruitment
Most recent answer on Jun 09, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 07, 2022) 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 07, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, 1. For internal roles at McK and BCG (non-IT), what interview prep can I do. Do the interviews involve some cases as well? First, find out what the interview format will be (ask them directly) Here's some case ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 09, 2022 on Jun 09, 2022
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MBB Digital: Maximize application chances?

BCG BCG Digital Ventures Client and MBB recruiting recruitment
Most recent answer on May 02, 2022
The best answer (on May 02, 2022) is from:
Moritz
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ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Moritz
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gave the best answer on May 02, 2022
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Hi there, The difference between the two paths is basically generalist vs. specialist. Question is whether you have to apply for one or the other, or whether you can do both - do you know? What this comes down to is you ... (read entire answer)
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on May 02, 2022 on May 02, 2022
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how long after the imbellus test do you get to know the result ?

Imbellus McKinsey McKinsey Imbellus mckinseydigitalassessment recruitment
Most recent answer on Sep 02, 2021
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Jun 24, 2020
I got my result within 2 business days after the test
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on Sep 02, 2021 on Sep 02, 2021
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How to increase interview chances - if company recruits on Linkedin?

recruitment
Most recent answer on Jul 09, 2021
Anonymous gave the best answer on May 06, 2020
Dear A, Don't reply through the LinkedIn, because it's the easiest way to outscreen you. Rather try to reach out to the people to secure their referrals, so that they can recommend you to HRs. Hope it helps. Best, A ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 09, 2021 on Jul 09, 2021
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How much do McKinsey and BCG spend each year on recruitment marketing? (For Germany)

BCG Boston Consulting Group McKinsey McKinsey & Company recruitment The Boston Consulting Group
Most recent answer on May 06, 2021
The best answer (on May 05, 2021) is from:
Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
Expert
gave the best answer on May 05, 2021
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, I think that is quite confidential information and not something for a public forum. I try to give an answer nonetheless: More than you would expect, especially when you consider the different events ... (read entire answer)
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34
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on May 06, 2021 on May 06, 2021
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PWC Mena Recruitment

MENA PwC recruitment
Most recent answer on Mar 31, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 28, 2021) is from:
Franco
Expert
Ex BCG Principal | INSEAD | 10 yrs in consulting | Interviewed >200 Career Switchers, MBAs, Undergrads in Europe and USA
Franco
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 28, 2021
Ex BCG Principal | INSEAD | 10 yrs in consulting | Interviewed >200 Career Switchers, MBAs, Undergrads in Europe and USA
Consulting companies are usually quite efficient when it comes to assessing applications and providing feedback, but 2-3 weeks should still be an acceptable time to process your application (especially during this pande ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 31, 2021 on Mar 31, 2021
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Bain Recruitment India

Actively preparing for interviews with Bain and BCG Bain Bain prep recruitment
Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2020
The best answer (on Nov 19, 2020) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
gave the best answer on Nov 19, 2020
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, You should definitely apply via a referral to increase your chances. There are certain criteria for the referral: The consultant makes you a referral in the system and uploads your resume. Usually, he has to ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 31, 2020 on Dec 31, 2020
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Oliver Wyman

Middle East Oliver Wyman Oliver Wyman interview Oliver Wyman middle east recruitment
Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2020
The best answer (on Dec 04, 2020) is from:
Dorothea
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Ex-Oliver Wyman with 100% interview success rate - specialized in female career coaching
Dorothea
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 04, 2020
Ex-Oliver Wyman with 100% interview success rate - specialized in female career coaching
Hi Anonymous, usually it takes around 2 weeks until OW gets back to you, so over a month is indeed a little long. However, it should not be a problem to send a friendly email and ask for an update á la "I just wanted ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 30, 2020 on Dec 30, 2020
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Scaling from an analyst role in Nigeria to a tier 1 or 2 consulting company in Europe or other parts of the world.

Africa MBB recruitment
Most recent answer on Nov 16, 2020
The best answer (on Jun 21, 2020) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 21, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, First of all, you have an admirable ambition and goal and not only do I wish you all the best in achieving it but, with hard work and perseverence you absolutely can! My recommendation would be to consider ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 16, 2020 on Nov 16, 2020
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