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What to do if the interviewer speaks too fast in the case prompt part?

Most recent answer on Jan 25, 2022

ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos

gave the best answer on Jan 09, 2022

ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos

That's really not ideal but you will have to deal with it. And I suggest to do so in the following way, depending on how much you really understand: If you understand <80% Do not interrupt: Interviewers don't really ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 25, 2022 on Jan 25, 2022
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English Speaking Club

English listening speaking speakingclub

Most recent answer on Jan 04, 2021

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

gave the best answer on Dec 30, 2020

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

Great idea! I'd also recommend the following to improve your skills: 1. Conversational: Download the app HelloTalk. It pairs you up with people that are opposite to you (i.e. learning your language, but native in ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 04, 2021 on Jan 04, 2021
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How important are public speaking skills for a consultant?

Most recent answer on Jul 04, 2019

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

gave the best answer on Jul 04, 2019

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi! Short answer: it tends to be not very important at the junior level, and increases with seniority. That being said - consulting firms are obsessed with personal development. So chances are high that this area will ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 04, 2019 on Jul 04, 2019
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Which MBB European offices hire pure English speakers and sponsor VISAs outside of the UK?

English europe MBB speaking visa issues western europe

Recent activity on May 17, 2019

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gave the best answer on May 17, 2019

Bain Consultant | Interviewer for 3 years at Bain |Passionate about coaching |I will make you a case interview Rockstar

Hi Sam, For Bain your best chances are the Amsterdam and Nordic offices (Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, Helsinki) that all hire English only speakers.

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on May 17, 2019 on May 17, 2019
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How to talk slower and "more senior"?

communication pace seniority speaking

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

gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2019

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

Hi Anonymous, Guennael and Sidi both raise great points, but there's an observation to be had in the way that they presented these points. Both of them segmented their responses into 3-4 key items. Think about d ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 17, 2019 on Apr 17, 2019
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