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Remote Work in Canada & US

Most recent answer on Jun 09, 2022

Conducted over 100 interviews for grads, interns & experienced hires

gave the best answer on Jun 09, 2022

Conducted over 100 interviews for grads, interns & experienced hires

Agree with Ian. Long term success as a consultant relies on being on the ground.The exceptions that I have seen are in more specialist roles e.g. digital and analytics specialist teams within the large consulting firms. ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 09, 2022 on Jun 09, 2022
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Working from Home

remote work Work from home

Question edited on Apr 10, 2022

Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2020

Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Hey there, Broadly, every company is reviewing the situation and following whats best for their employees and clients. In the UK speaking about Accenture and Big 4 its still largely work from home till Mar '21 at leas ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 10, 2022 on Apr 10, 2022
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Consultant job remote working

consultant remote work

Most recent answer on Mar 04, 2022

Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 04, 2022

Remote Work Like some of the other posts have mentioned, most consulting firms (especially MBB) would not accept this arrangement of working from the UAE. The first question most recruiters would ask would be 'Why do yo ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 04, 2022 on Mar 04, 2022
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How are consultancies approaching hybrid/remote working?

Accenture Bain & Company Boston Consulting Group consulting McKinsey & Company Monitor Deloitte Oliver Wyman PwC remote work strategy&

Most recent answer on May 24, 2021

Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

gave the best answer on May 22, 2021

Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Hey, There isnt one model and this varies from country to country, office to office. There is definitely a strong desire to get back to the office in some shape & format at least. Speaking of UK, the situation is ... (read entire answer)

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on May 24, 2021 on May 24, 2021
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Any advice on how to start a new job working from home? Your opinion on the future of consulting?

internship MBB remote work Summer Internship working conditions

Most recent answer on Apr 14, 2021

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gave the best answer on Apr 13, 2021

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

Hi there, Let me include my general consulting job tips below, but I'll also add some thoughts on WFH specifically: WFH Tips: Get the right equipment and make sure it's ergonomic (good chair, 1-2 monitors, a key ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 14, 2021 on Apr 14, 2021
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What are firms currently saying about a return to travel post-pandemic?

COVID pandemic remote work Travel

Most recent answer on Dec 27, 2020

Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

gave the best answer on Nov 10, 2020

Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Hey there, In UK and Europe broadly, every company is reviewing the situation and following whats best for their employees and clients. Its still largely work from home till Mar '21 at least. People are travelling onl ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 27, 2020 on Dec 27, 2020
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Tips on starting at MBB remotely

BCG MBB McKinsey remote work

Most recent answer on Aug 01, 2020

Anonymous B gave the best answer on Aug 01, 2020

Hey congrats for the offer. I also started my first day at MBB remotely. Let me divide what works for me into two main buckets- How to survive your first case: 1. Flag that you are new. Many people probably dont k ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 01, 2020 on Aug 01, 2020
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I'm curious...has the COVID-19 pandemic affected consultants' travel thus far to client sites?

Coronavirus covid19 remote work Travel

Most recent answer on Mar 27, 2020

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

gave the best answer on Mar 13, 2020

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

Hello! Yes, indeed. As you can see in all news now, all companies almost globally have banned traveling unless business critical needs. Consultants are working from home and some engagements have been postponed (th ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 27, 2020 on Mar 27, 2020
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