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Cristian

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I see three options. 1. Apply directly for jobs in the US. Chances of success are low because their market is already super saturated and you'd need visa sponsorship. 2. Study first in the US This has better chances. B ... (read entire answer)

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Strategy& and Middle East Case Studies Structure

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Hi there, Q: In market sizing questions, do they provide you with the data? Also, in other types of cases, are there questions and you have to solve them? If you get a market sizing questions, you will have to find a w ... (read entire answer)

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Consulting applications strategy

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You are a graduate, you are looking for a full time job. When they give out an intership offer, they are not looking to fullfil a short term staffing need, but rather looking to hire a full time employee later on. If yo ... (read entire answer)

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Strategy& London Final Round Result

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Most recent answer on Apr 10, 2024

Dennis

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Dennis

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gave the best answer on Apr 10, 2024

Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there, before offer decisions are communicated after the final round, they have to be aligned between HR and the interviewers in the process. This can sometimes take time for various reasons. A few common ones are li ... (read entire answer)

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Optimal Consulting Recruiting Strategy Starting in March

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Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions: First of all, it's important to recognize that starting your preparation in March puts you at a unique position. While you may miss out on traditional c ... (read entire answer)

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London Tier 2 vs Milan MBB (for PE later on)

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gave the best answer on Jan 17, 2024

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First of all, congrats on getting your first offer, this seems like a great opportunity! In my opinion, your decision should obviously be driven by multiple criteria other than just the PE goal but leaving that aside I ... (read entire answer)

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Oliver Wyman Vs. Strategy&

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Hello! Congrats on your offers. Some toughts: Prestige-like Oliver Wyman is a stronger brand. It also depends on the sub-segment where you want to specialize (e.g., they are super strong in banking) Pay-wise ... (read entire answer)

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Strategy& vs. Monitor Deloitte in Europe

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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the offers! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: I would highly advise you to opt for the option that better aligns with your professional (and maybe even pe ... (read entire answer)

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Commercial due diligence financial model sanitized template?

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Benjamin

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gave the best answer on Dec 31, 2023

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Hi, Sharing some thoughts having worked in BCG's PE practice. Financial model is a part of DD, but it is not the only aspect of it In fact there are typically far more critical modules/workstreams in the case than just ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 31, 2023 on Dec 31, 2023
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MBB + Strategy& Middle East; I am told that the final 2 rounds (with partners) would decide whether I join as a Manager or a Sr Associate? What Questions can I expect in reference to that. Context: I was an associate with McKinsey for 2 years & a manager with a tier-2 consulting for 4+ years

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Wow, the stakes are high then. It's not the questions they will ask, but the level at which you will answer them. What that means in practice is that somebody at the manager level will provide answers to a case with a ... (read entire answer)

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Strategy& vs. Roland Berger in London

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi, I have personal experience with RB and can say that the London office mainly focuses on due diligence work. Projects are done out of the office with typically little travel. That said, many consulting firms located ... (read entire answer)

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London office- Strategy& and Oliver Wyman recruitment process ?

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Most recent answer on Nov 06, 2023

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Hi! My candidates who have applied for London for these firms received tests. Even so, these processes change quite often so I wouldn't rely on hearsay. Instead, contact the recruiter and ask them about the process. Tha ... (read entire answer)

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Hi there, You should be just fine! Absolutely apply to PwC (but try to get a referral to optimize your odds)

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Strategy& Dubai reviews

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 01, 2022

Hello There, Congrats on the offer! I am currently working with Strategy& Middle East. I am happy to connect and clarify any questions you might have. Cheers

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PwC Consulting vs. Strategy& - What's the difference?

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Vlad

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Hi, In general, Strategy& is closer to MBB in the US than PWC: Salaries - Strategy& will have the salary comparable to MBB companies rather than Tier 2 (At least on pre-partner levels) Career progression ... (read entire answer)

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Strategy& Middle East salary for BA

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While I don't have access to specific salary figures, I can give you a general idea based on my experience in the industry. Salaries for Business Analysts at Strategy& in the Middle East can vary depending on factor ... (read entire answer)

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PwC Strategy& Deals Strategy Internship

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Hi there! Congratulations on securing an interview for PwC's Strategy& Deals Strategy internship! While I don't have specific information about the cases for this particular practice, I can provide some general guid ... (read entire answer)

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Management Consulting Firms & End-2-End Solutions

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 06, 2016

Well - that was generally the case and still often is, but also things have changed a bit. McKinsey, BCG and Bain have grown so large that they basically offer "everything" now, not just the strategy part, but in many ... (read entire answer)

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From Accenture to MBB?

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Switching from consulting firms like Accenture or Strategy& to MBB (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) can be challenging but certainly not impossible. It is important to note that MBB firms are highly selective and have rigorous ... (read entire answer)

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Strategy& Final Round

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Hi Jenny, congratulations on reaching the final round assessment center with Strategy&! The interview process typically consists of two case interviews and a presentation session. For the presentation session, it is ... (read entire answer)

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