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Internal strategy team vs lower tier 2 firm

Internal Strategy tier 2
Most recent answer on Oct 27, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 30, 2020) is from:
Adi
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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Hey there, Firstly well done on having these options in these times. Please take a moment to feel happy if you havent already done so :). Here's some pointers to help you make the choice. It will be inappropriate fo ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 27, 2023 on Oct 27, 2023
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Tier 2 companies in Singapore

tier 2
Most recent answer on Oct 09, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 04, 2021) is from:
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 Apr 04, 2021
FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
Categorically - Strategy& (having been through this myself), Monitor, Oliver Wyman
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on Oct 09, 2023 on Oct 09, 2023
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Coach quality while only ~1 year at MBB (or other firms)

coach MBB preparation Quality tier 2
Recent activity on Jun 13, 2021
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Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
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gave the best answer on Jun 13, 2021
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, (Interviewing) experience* definitely plays a key role, however, is only one of many factors. In the end, no metric is better than the success rate of their candidates. Additional factors I would consider ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 13, 2021 on Jun 13, 2021
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Visa sponsorship - US MBB and tier 2 companies

MBB tier 2
Most recent answer on Apr 21, 2021
The best answer (on Apr 19, 2021) is from:
Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
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gave the best answer on Apr 19, 2021
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Where are you currently based? If you are looking to come to the US but are currently in another country it is definitely challenging to do so. You need to have a very strong reason to be here for them to even consider ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 21, 2021 on Apr 21, 2021
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CV Check and recommedations to compensate weak points (I already network a lot)

Consulting Resume CV screening CV_questions Fresh Graduate MBB needhelp recent graduate tier 2
Most recent answer on Aug 19, 2020
The best answer (on Jun 16, 2020) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Jun 16, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi, This is very hard to read/process. Can you send it through? Also, this actually demonstrated a very important theme in writing a CV/Resume/Cover Letter: Visuals Just as important as one's experience is content ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 19, 2020 on Aug 19, 2020
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Lateral move at junior level

A.T. Kearney analyst BCG McKinsey and Bain Junior Consultant London MBB MENA Oliver Wyman & Roland Berger tier 2 UK
Most recent answer on Jun 05, 2020
The best answer (on Jun 04, 2020) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Jun 04, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi, Short answer: Yes, it's possible. Longer answer: It really fundamentally depends on a few things: 1) Your reputation/ranking in your cohort/role - the stronger performer you are, the better your odds. 2) H ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 05, 2020 on Jun 05, 2020
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Do MBB and tier 2 consulting firms do on campus recruiting/applications at UK univeristies?

campus recruiting MBB MBB & Big 4 Online Application recruiting Summer Internship tier 2
Most recent answer on Aug 21, 2019
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Deniz
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5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 400+ Trainees | Free 15-min Consultation Call
Deniz
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gave the best answer on Aug 21, 2019
5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 400+ Trainees | Free 15-min Consultation Call
Hi, Consulting companies typically attend the careers fair, organize company presentations, coffee chats, etc on campuses of select universities in the UK. Some companies even conduct their tests (e.g. PST), first-rou ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 21, 2019 on Aug 21, 2019
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Accepted to top local consulting firm before my first round at McKinsey

tier 2
Question edited on Jun 29, 2019
The best answer (on Jun 29, 2019) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Jun 29, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi! Several recommendations: Try to understand whether you are ready to have the McKinsey interview right now or you need more time to prepare. Ask the boutique consulting company how much time you have to consi ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 29, 2019 on Jun 29, 2019
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