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Have multiple MBB offers, not sure how to decide (Bain Middle East and McKinsey Pakistan)

Bain & Company BCG McKinsey and Bain Interview McKinsey McKinsey offer Middle East Multiple offers offer time to sign the offer

Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Dec 31, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

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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Career decision - Bain vs Kearney vs PwC

time to sign the offer

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Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Feb 21, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

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

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Made a mistake signing my offer letter

consulting Job offer time to sign the offer

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Oct 14, 2022

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

HI there, Congratulations on getting an offer and best of luck on your consulting journey ahead! I really can't see the scenario in which this will create problems for you. If in doubt, just reach out to HR and tell th ... (read entire answer)

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Is non-compete an issue at McK?

McKinsey time to sign the offer

Most recent answer on Feb 20, 2022

Allen

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Ex-McK Experienced Hire and EM - I show you how to perform at your best

Allen

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gave the best answer on Feb 18, 2022

Ex-McK Experienced Hire and EM - I show you how to perform at your best

Non competes make everyone so nervous! If there is no overlap in the type of work, clients, etc., I would definitely tell McK about it and they'll be fine. It's very likely that both your previous employer and your ... (read entire answer)

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"Can I have more time to sign?" Not a plan B

BCG deadline McKinsey time to sign the offer

Most recent answer on Mar 31, 2021

Franco

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Ex BCG Principal | INSEAD | 10 yrs in consulting | Interviewed >200 Career Switchers, MBAs, Undergrads in Europe and USA

Franco

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gave the best answer on Mar 30, 2021

Ex BCG Principal | INSEAD | 10 yrs in consulting | Interviewed >200 Career Switchers, MBAs, Undergrads in Europe and USA

First of all congratulations on your job offer and, as a long-standing BCGer, I cannot help but sympathize with your choice of BCG over McK :-) In general terms, I've seen plenty of candidates asking for a couple of a ... (read entire answer)

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After signing the Full-time offer

2nd tier consulting Job offer time to sign the offer

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Nov 16, 2020

Yes, there is typically a background check that they will need to do. You'll probably have to sgn a consent form for the service provider to authoize them to reach out to past employers. Since you have 10 months, don' ... (read entire answer)

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BCG vs McKinsey Germany: Culture, Prestige & Social Impact Projects

BCG entry level MBB McKinsey Medicine time to sign the offer

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Giulia

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McKinsey | 6+ years in Consulting + Health Tech |Certified High Performance + Systemic Coach | Women Empowerment

Giulia

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gave the best answer on Jun 23, 2020

McKinsey | 6+ years in Consulting + Health Tech |Certified High Performance + Systemic Coach | Women Empowerment

Hi - congratulations for your two job offers! This is awesome!! Concerning your questions How is the culture in those 2 firms and what are the differences? I read that the culture is better at BCG, but why (or wh ... (read entire answer)

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offer for consulting position runs out before further interviews

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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 Aug 01, 2018

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

Hi, I believe you have two more options: Negotiate the new deadline for the offer acceptance You can also talk to McK, BCG and ask them to expedite the process since you have another offer. If it is an offer fro ... (read entire answer)

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