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Referral from Tier-2 firms

Referral tier 2 consulting

Most recent answer on Apr 05, 2024

Dennis

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

Dennis

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gave the best answer on Apr 05, 2024

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

Hi there, A referral is just a door opener such that the recruiting team will look through your application more thoroughly. Depending on the seniority, tenure and advocacy of the person referring you, you have a better ... (read entire answer)

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Seeking Career Advice: Transitioning to MBB/Tier 2 Consulting in the UK from a Big 4 Firm in APAC

Big 4 London MBA MBB tier 2 consulting UK

Most recent answer on Mar 30, 2024

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Mar 29, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Honestly, you should just apply for MBB and Tier2. That's it. You're overthinking it a bit at this point. Basically, you're already a consultant. You just want to move in the tiers. If you build a good application s ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 30, 2024 on Mar 30, 2024
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Case interviews - over practicing?

Case Interview tier 2 consulting

Most recent answer on Mar 13, 2024

gave the best answer on Mar 10, 2024

Hi there, The short answer is yes. However, I find that 90% of people don't prep enough. So, you're at much greater risk of under prepping than under (err on the side of over). If you are at 50+ live cases with peers, t ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 13, 2024 on Mar 13, 2024
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Arthur D. Little Strategy in the Middle East

Arthur D Little Middle East tier 2 consulting

Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023

gave the best answer on Jan 28, 2022

Hi there, These are great networking questions! I encourage you to pick up the phone (and keyboard) and reach out to people to get to know more about the company. The side benefit will be a potential referral :) Overall ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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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

Most recent answer on Oct 30, 2023

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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gave the best answer on Apr 05, 2022

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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on Oct 30, 2023 on Oct 30, 2023
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Top tier 2 interview

case interviews tier 2 consulting tier2

Most recent answer on Sep 11, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Sep 11, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there! First of all, if you're not ready, I wouldn't reach to them just yet. Only do so when you feel like you could have the interview in the coming period. Second, it sounds like you need a bit of fire behind you ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 11, 2023 on Sep 11, 2023
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Tier 2 Consulting in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia tier 2 consulting

Most recent answer on Jan 28, 2022

gave the best answer on Jan 28, 2022

Hi there, Speaking openly, even as a white man I personally wouldn't move/live there - and I've lived happily in different cultures around the world (France, Colombia, Australia, New Zealand, US). Please don't take anyt ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 28, 2022 on Jan 28, 2022
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What are MBB, Tier2 and Big4's specific aspects?

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Most recent answer on Sep 02, 2021

gave the best answer on Sep 01, 2021

Hi there, This is a huge question for a Q&A! Happy to help you compare 2 specific firms, but All MBB, Tier2, and Big4 is insanely broad :) Now, let me help you “fish”: Google is your friend. There are a myriad resou ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 02, 2021 on Sep 02, 2021
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Tell interviewer about reapplication

1st round interview Accenture behavoural fit interview Big 4 Case Interview caseinterview personal experience interview Technical Experience Interview tier 2 consulting

Most recent answer on Jul 28, 2021

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 Jul 26, 2021

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hey there, There is no benefit in saying it, especially since the person will remember you anyway. Just treat it like a first interview and don't let the past experience influence your performance negatively. Chee ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 28, 2021 on Jul 28, 2021
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Do tier 2 firms in Dubai use exhibits? (Kearney, OW, S&)

ATKearney oliverwyman strategy& tier 2 consulting

Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2021

gave the best answer on Jun 27, 2021

Hi there, I understand your wishful thinking here but please don't fall into the trap of this "game". 1) Yes they do use them and 2) Please just assume anything can come your way. Don't skip a piece of preparation h ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 27, 2021 on Jun 27, 2021
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Exit Options Tier 2 vs. Big4

consulting exit Corporate Deals Strategy exit opportunities exit options Job offer start-up tier 2 consulting Tier 2 Offer Venture Capital

Most recent answer on Apr 04, 2021

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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gave the best answer on Apr 03, 2021

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

Hi there, In general Tier 2 will offer better options for strategy positions in corporates, but it also depends on the specific role you are targeting. It also depends on what you mean by Tier 2 ;) I would perso ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 04, 2021 on Apr 04, 2021
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Acceleration for Tier 2 consulting preparation & getting in.

acceleration of preparation case clubs consulting hubs networking tier 2 consulting tier1 cities

Question edited on Aug 20, 2020

Christine

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PrepLounge Community & Marketing Manager

Christine

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gave the best answer on Aug 20, 2020

PrepLounge Community & Marketing Manager

UPDATE: Hi everyone! Some time has passed since this question has been asked. However, we know that a lot of users browse through interesting questions like this one and look for information on case partners, coac ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 20, 2020 on Aug 20, 2020
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Experienced Consultant Cover Letter

MBB tier 2 consulting

Most recent answer on Apr 17, 2020

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 Oct 02, 2018

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

Hi, In terms of the structure I would use the following (in paragraphs): Intro of who you are Why you (several reasons) Why "The Company" (Usually 3 reasons) Outro In terms of the content: Why you is ab ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 17, 2020 on Apr 17, 2020
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Less than 48 hours to prepare for case interview

Digital transformation tier 2 consulting top tips

Most recent answer on Feb 03, 2020

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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gave the best answer on Feb 03, 2020

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

Hi Lancelle, in terms of the timeline, as mentioned in the other comments I would recommend rescheduling the interview if possible if you don't feel prepared. In terms of the preparation, do you have to go through w ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 03, 2020 on Feb 03, 2020
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Offer Choice: Monitor, Oliver Wyman, SKP from Northern Europe and Parthenon from UAE

Multiple offers tier 2 consulting

Most recent answer on Dec 28, 2019

Clara

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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Clara

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gave the best answer on Dec 06, 2019

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hi! OW would be my choice, in terms of alumni network, exit opportunities and MBA sponsoring!

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on Dec 28, 2019 on Dec 28, 2019
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Is moving from Strategy Consulting (Big 4) to Corporate Strategy (Fortune 500 insurance company) a downgrade?

Corporate Strategy tier 2 consulting

Recent activity on Apr 16, 2019

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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gave the best answer on Mar 07, 2019

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

Not really, not necessarily. Many corporate strategy teams are loaded with MBB talent, so you will get to learn a lot of things. Much will depend on your hierarchy also, but there is definitely the potential of interest ... (read entire answer)

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