Consulting Q&A – Ask Questions about Your Career

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BCG soft skills

Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

Ex-BCG Consultant | Chicago Booth MBA | Tailored Coaching | Comprehensive Interview Prep

gave the best answer on Jan 01, 2024

Ex-BCG Consultant | Chicago Booth MBA | Tailored Coaching | Comprehensive Interview Prep

Firstly, congratulations on receiving an offer! I know a lot of hard work has gone into getting this far, so you should celebrate the accomplishment. As far as skills that you will need, the job is about collecting and ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Converting MBB Internship

Bain Bain & Company BCG internship MBB McKinsey soft skills

Most recent answer on Jan 30, 2023

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

gave the best answer on Jan 30, 2023

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

Hi there, Congrats! I would tackle this problem from an 80/20 perspective. I have never seen an intern not get a return offer because their Excel or PowerPoint skills were not up to par. Why? a. The knowledge you need f ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 30, 2023 on Jan 30, 2023
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Ways to Standout before Interview with MBB

Client and MBB interview skills soft skills strategy&

Most recent answer on Apr 16, 2022

McKinsey & Company | Currently offering 1 free coaching session| Happy to PARTNER with you to get an offer from MBB

gave the best answer on Apr 13, 2022

McKinsey & Company | Currently offering 1 free coaching session| Happy to PARTNER with you to get an offer from MBB

Hello, thanks a lot for the question. :) First of all I would suggest you to focus not only on potentially work related initiatives but to take an higher view. In particular, I can give you the following 3 main advic ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 16, 2022 on Apr 16, 2022
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"Stick-to-the-gun" soft skill

Most recent answer on Apr 14, 2021

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

gave the best answer on Apr 12, 2021

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

Great question and thanks for raising. And this one is actually difficult and takes time & practice to improve. In real life, the way you overcome this is by preparing well when you can before that client meeting, ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 14, 2021 on Apr 14, 2021
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How can I equip myself with consulting skills as much as possible when I work at corporate/tech?

Analytical Skills soft skills

Most recent answer on Nov 02, 2020

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

gave the best answer on Nov 01, 2020

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

You could take one of two approaches: 1. Understand the skills consulting companies look for (problem solving, structured thinking, relationship/trust building, comunication etc) and look for opportunities/projects in ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 02, 2020 on Nov 02, 2020
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Taking notes and documenting daily diaries - Who do you do it?

interpersonal skills Notes notetaking organizingnotes soft skills Taking Notes

Most recent answer on Aug 03, 2020

Expert Financial Services | ex-FinTech Unicorn Manager | 250+ real interviews | 14y+ int work exp | ESCP Business School

gave the best answer on Jul 30, 2020

Expert Financial Services | ex-FinTech Unicorn Manager | 250+ real interviews | 14y+ int work exp | ESCP Business School

Hi Mike, excellent question for consultants as it's both very structured and about meeting goals! To answer you're questions: ad 1.: Yes, I start with a coffee too ;-) and then I write down what you want to to t ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 03, 2020 on Aug 03, 2020
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Important soft skills as MBB consultant

Bain BCG MBB McKinsey soft skills training

Recent activity on Oct 08, 2017

Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 03, 2017

You are asking an important question as soft skills can make a difference. While they don’t count as much as much the actual interview, soft skills come into play on two, sometimes three different occasions: Firm pr ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 08, 2017 on Oct 08, 2017
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