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Expected Salary for Corporate Strategy role - Senior Associate in Dubai (UAE)

Corporate corporate development Corporate Strategy M&A salary salary negotiation strategy strategy consulting UAE

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gave the best answer on Apr 24, 2024

Glassdoor is a good datapoint for that type of salary questions. Not 100% reliable, but directionally right (as long as they have a relevant number of datapoints).

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What are the odds I can make a successful pivot into MBB consulting?

Application Bain & Company BCG graduate program MBB McKinsey recruiting strategy consulting

Most recent answer on Apr 23, 2024

Kevin

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McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

Kevin

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McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

Hi there, It sounds like you're approaching this pivot with a great deal of thought and strategic planning, which is exactly the right way. You're right — at least for McKinsey, you will likely apply as a full-time Busi ... (read entire answer)

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Where should I look for last minute summer internships if I want to go into MBB?

Bain & Company BCG MBB McKinsey strategy consulting Summer Internship

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Krithika

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Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert

Krithika

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Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert

Hey there, I'm really sorry to hear about your recent setbacks. It can be tough, but hang in there. These bumps in the road are just part of the journey. When it comes to exploring alternative paths, boutique consultanc ... (read entire answer)

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In MBB, if you're under consideration for office X then does that mean you've been rejected from any offices higher up in your prefereces?

Bain Bain & Company BCG MBB McKinsey & Company strategy consulting USA

Most recent answer on Apr 16, 2024

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Apr 15, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

In the US, it's a bit different. Basically, it rather means that the office that you're being considered for was actively looking for more people to recruit, whereas the offices higher up in your preference were alread ... (read entire answer)

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Which path is best for Strategy Consulting in Germany

Career Advising strategy consulting

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Gero

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Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer

Gero

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Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer

Hi Julian, Happy to support with a perspective on the matter. In general, both paths seem to be viable. Alternative 1 (FT Master)…is more reliable. I would prefer it. With big names in your internships (e.g. T2 Consult ... (read entire answer)

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Why move from Deloitte to BCG

BCG Big Four - Strategy BIG3 Big4 Deloitte From Big4 to to Big3 strategy consulting

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Raj

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FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK

Raj

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gave the best answer on Dec 16, 2023

FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK

Hello! Congratulations on securing an interview with BCG. When discussing why you want to move from Deloitte Consulting to BCG, focus on the unique opportunities and experiences that BCG offers. Highlight your desire t ... (read entire answer)

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From PwC to MBB/Strategy Consulting?

Arthur D L ATKearney MBB Oliver Wyman Roland Berger Strategy Consultants strategy consulting

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Lorenzo

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University of St.Gallen graduate | Learn to think like a Consultant | Personalized prep | CV review

Lorenzo

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University of St.Gallen graduate | Learn to think like a Consultant | Personalized prep | CV review

Absolutely, it's worth exploring opportunities at MBB (McKinsey, BCG, Bain), Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, AT Kearney, and ADL (Arthur D. Little) even if you are 39. Age should not be a deterrent, and many consulting fir ... (read entire answer)

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Invited for a virtual assessment by TTE Strategy, Germany

strategy consulting

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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Hi Amrita! Sure - reach out and I'm happy to share a couple of examples. Regarding the numerical tests, you can also find examples online, mostly around numerical reasoning (testing your ability to work with numbers, pr ... (read entire answer)

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Strategy consulting recruitment in ME

Middle East recruiting strategy consulting

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi! It's hard to assess tbh. Honestly, judging by my own candidate pipeline, I'd say ME is doing slightly better (more applicants still in the funnel there than in other regions, but this is not data-driven). Realistica ... (read entire answer)

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Choosing between 2 internship offers

Accenture Advisory Asia Business consultant Ernst & Young internship KPMG management consulting strategy consulting tier 2 consulting

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Matteo

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

Matteo

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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 congratulations for the 3 offers! Good job! Generally speaking they are all good opportunities that can add value to your profile. They seem to be quite similar, ... (read entire answer)

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How to Answer "Why Consulting?" in Interviews

AT Kearney Bain BCG consulting consulting job FIT fit interview management consulting MBB McKinsey motivation PEI PrepLounge: Personal Fit reasons strategy consulting The Boston Consulting Group tier2 why why consulting why mbb

Most recent answer on Oct 10, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 04, 2017

I would recommend spending about 1 - 2 minutes on each question. You have a lot to get to in the interview. Less than a minute will make you seem rehearsed and shallow and more than 2 minutes for each will take up too m ... (read entire answer)

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Quick switches in Consulting

Change Career consulting Government MBB strategy consulting tier2

Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023

Frederic

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ex Jr. Partner McKinsey |Senior Interviewer| Real Feedback & Free Homework between sessions|Harvard Coach|10+ Experience

Frederic

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ex Jr. Partner McKinsey |Senior Interviewer| Real Feedback & Free Homework between sessions|Harvard Coach|10+ Experience

Hello, First of all, congratulations on the offer at this government entity! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: Firstly, while it's true that having multiple switches in a relatively short span can ... (read entire answer)

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Weird Case Interview - RB Middle East

Middle East Roland Berger Middle east strategy consulting

Most recent answer on Aug 30, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Aug 29, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there! This sounds like a very interesting prompt. Not sure why you're saying it was set up to reject her. It just sounds like an unusual case which is actually becoming more and more ‘usual’ as part of interviews ... (read entire answer)

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Making the right career decision: Learning vs. Working Hours

Career Advising career progression management consulting strategy consulting Tier 2 Offer

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Benjamin

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Benjamin

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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi there, Sharing my perspective having gone through the ranks of both T2 and MBB. While formal training has a role to play - the majority of your learning will be ‘on the job’ Hours do not necessarily have a direct co ... (read entire answer)

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Best Mim program for management consulting?

BCG McKinsey and Bain dubai Hong Kong management consulting mbb big4 Middle East Singapore strategy consulting tier2 Top consulting companies

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Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Francesco

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Hi Satyaki, Q: Best Mim program for management consulting? I would recommend the following: Go to LinkedIn Look for consultants and alumni of your target companies in your target regions Check the schools they attended ... (read entire answer)

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Difference between working at inhouse and strategy consultancy

consulting consulting industry inhouse consulting on the job strategy consulting

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Guennael

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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Guennael

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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

In house strategy shops are typically lead and heavily staffed by former MBB consultants. The type of work will be fairly similar but specific to your own company obviously, and assignments may last a little longer (tha ... (read entire answer)

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Big4 vs Hidden Champ vs Boutique Consulting

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Most recent answer on Aug 19, 2022

Lucie

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10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

Lucie

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10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader

Hello there! congratulations on securing your offers! Please celebrate this victory! I think many personal factors are also important in the decision, but from a professional point of view, I would say: 1. How to choose ... (read entire answer)

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(Includes TLDR) MBA Vs Non-Business Masters For My Situation (Consulting, IBD, Software Engineering)

business school investment banking software strategy consulting

Most recent answer on Jul 09, 2022

Francesco

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Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi SB, Q: Can do a MiF/MiM and still apply for Associate Strat Consulting or IBD because of my experience? The quick answer is that the MBA will increase your chances substantially compared to a Master and open more do ... (read entire answer)

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Software Engineer to Strategy Consultant?

Bain & Company BCG BCG Platinion Digital McKinsey DigitalBCG McKinsey McKinsey & Company recruiting strategy consulting

Most recent answer on Jul 04, 2022

Francesco

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Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi SB, 1) My issue is I want strategy consulting but not sure which companies are real strategy consulting companies (beyond MBB) - I just do not want to get stuck into an Accenture type of tech implementation role. The ... (read entire answer)

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Strategy& VS OC&C Strategy? Italian Office, EMEA

Big Four - Strategy strategy consulting

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on May 04, 2022

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, Congrats on planning the move! On a high level, the differences are not huge. Both focus on management consulting and are large enough to work across industries. Perhaps one distinguishing factor is that Stra ... (read entire answer)

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