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Starting at BCG - advice on Excel / PPT

Most recent answer on Oct 22, 2021

BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting

gave the best answer on Oct 21, 2021

BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting

BCG Lab has a FYSK (First Year Starter Kit) that is mandatory in some offices from a CD perspective. This is a good bootcamp to get started with. Excel skills that are most useful are regular and financial modeling - so ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 22, 2021 on Oct 22, 2021
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Starting in the US vs in Europe?

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Most recent answer on Jan 23, 2021

Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews

gave the best answer on Jan 21, 2021

Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews

Hi, I just went through the same reasoning for my new post-MBA career Investment Banking. Same as you I see my future in Europe for sure. Couple of thoughts: In short: if you have the mental energy for it - I d sta ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 23, 2021 on Jan 23, 2021
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Got into MBB, have some time before start. Next steps?

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Most recent answer on Jun 11, 2020

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

gave the best answer on Jan 22, 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, The most important thing you need to understand is that consulting is a client business and client is always first. Here is my subjective view of what's needed to succeed on different levels of hierarchy. Pls take ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 11, 2020 on Jun 11, 2020
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What is the best way to prepare for a first case interview here at PrepLounge?

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Recent activity on May 27, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Feb 26, 2018

1. Read the fundamentals (cosentino, cheng, MBA consulting club books) 2. Practice 10-15 cases with peers 3. Have first check-in with expert to nip in the bud any vices in your form 4. Practice 10 more cases with ... (read entire answer)

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on May 27, 2020 on May 27, 2020
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Shall I lay out all the structure at the beginning of a candidate-led case?

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Recent activity on Jan 07, 2019

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

gave the best answer on Jan 07, 2019

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

Hi Riccardo, it's irrelevant whether interviewee-led or not! A structure to approach a case should always be rooted in the actual question that you need to address. From there, and from the underlying objective of the ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 07, 2019 on Jan 07, 2019
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