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Tips on global staffing in BCG (I'm starting at a BCG Latin American office soon)

BCG Latin America Private Equity staffing model

Most recent answer on Oct 12, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 24, 2022

Hello, 1. Do BCG Latin American offices belong to a group that groups different country offices together and enables cross-staffing commonly? BCG groups Latin American offices together. Often, Latin American offices ... (read entire answer)

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Staffing model

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Emily

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gave the best answer on Jul 08, 2023

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Great question! There are indeed some inherent disadvantages to firms that are more bottom heavy, with a higher number of associates and fewer partners/principals. Let's explore a few key implications: Experience Gap: A ... (read entire answer)

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How difficult is it to be staffed on projects in other geographies at MBB?

international projects MBB staffing model

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Hagen

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gave the best answer on Jan 06, 2023

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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: It can be challenging to secure projects in other geographic areas at strategy consult ... (read entire answer)

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Unstaffed at MBB

staffing manager staffing model staffing rate

Most recent answer on Oct 25, 2022

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Oct 20, 2022

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Hi there, Sorry to hear. I've been in this situation. Once I spent an entire month ‘on the beach’ and it felt awful, mostly because I started blaming myself that I could find staffing. In reality, there are some down ... (read entire answer)

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On staffing by company

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Hello, I agree with some of the other experts here that there are regional differences. I think the difference is smaller in reality than it may seem - McKinsey does also have staffers that help match consultants to pro ... (read entire answer)

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What happens when McKinsey staffs you internationally?

McKinsey & Company staffing staffing model

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Hey there, Depending on what country your office is located + personal preference it could be that every project you do is in another country. Regarding your questions: 1. You do not move office. McKinsey has glob ... (read entire answer)

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AT Kearney staffing model

staffing model

Most recent answer on Jul 24, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Feb 26, 2019

Hi there, There are mainly 2 ways to be staffed outside of your home office: 1. a project led by your home office with client/scope being abroad (in my case I spent 6 months in Southeast Asia and 4 months in Saudi Ara ... (read entire answer)

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How much does McKinsey office matter?

BCG McKinsey and Bain staffing staffing model

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Anonymous B gave the best answer on Jan 18, 2020

Yes, you are totally right

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