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Case study Powerpoint Interview

Casestudyinterview Final Round Powerpointpresentation preparation tips

Most recent answer on Mar 31, 2024

gave the best answer on Mar 25, 2024

Hi there, First, good luck! I have 30+ REAL written cases AND 100+ killer powerpoint slides. I provide both to my candidates so feel free to reach out! What I generally do with my candidates is, give them a few real wri ... (read entire answer)

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Networking event with McKinsey. Any tips/suggestions?

Advice careers fair company event MBB McKinsey mixers networking recruiting recruiting event recruiting mckinsey associate analyst networking referrals tips

Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Feb 19, 2018

If the on-campus event is invitation-only and is limited to 60-80 people, I agree with other suggestion: you have been flagged as high potential and you shouldn’t be worried about impressing them. If instead this is a ... (read entire answer)

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[MBB] Entering consulting with work experience

italy MBB selection criteria tips

Question edited on Sep 05, 2021

Marco-Alexander

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Former BCG | Case author for efellows book | Experience in 6 consultancies (Stern Stewart, Capgemini, KPMG, VW Con., Hor

Marco-Alexander

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gave the best answer on Sep 05, 2021

Former BCG | Case author for efellows book | Experience in 6 consultancies (Stern Stewart, Capgemini, KPMG, VW Con., Hor

on Sep 05, 2021 on Sep 05, 2021
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Looking for exciting discussions from the community?

Reset your mental capacity

tips

Most recent answer on Jul 27, 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 27, 2021

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

Hey there, 3 things that help me (scientifically proven :D) An intense but short workout A brief walk around the block 10-20 minute meditation. I can recommend Sam Harris' Waking Up app Cheers, Florian

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Speed Date - Kearney Mediterranean

A.T. Kearney ATK First Round fit interview tips

Most recent answer on Dec 16, 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 Dec 14, 2020

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

Hi, You will have the following questions: “Tell me about yourself” or “walk me through your resume”- this is how Consultants usually begin the interview. It's an opportunity for them to learn about you and to pick ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 16, 2020 on Dec 16, 2020
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What is the cool-down period/ waiting period after getting rejected from strategy&?

rejection strategy& tips waiting period

Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 26, 2019

Agreeing with comments from experts, sometimes you can decrease this time by finding a referral, Cheers

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on Nov 30, 2020 on Nov 30, 2020
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Deloitte online assessment

tips

Most recent answer on Oct 22, 2020

gave the best answer on Oct 19, 2020

Hi there, Honestly, all of these online tests are very similar Format? Somewhat. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Not at all. The best way is to really find online tests / questions and pract ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 22, 2020 on Oct 22, 2020
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Tips for optimizing preparation for MBB

Case FIT math MBB tips

Most recent answer on Aug 13, 2020

Daniel

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McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews

Daniel

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gave the best answer on Sep 18, 2019

McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews

Hi! Here are my 5 tips: 1) Practice mental calculation daily (percentages, decimal places, large numbers, arithmetic) – even though it's not the most important part of the interview and it's allowed to make mistakes ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 13, 2020 on Aug 13, 2020
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Improving my resume

Application Consulting Resume CV screening Resume tips

Most recent answer on Jun 16, 2020

gave the best answer on Jun 14, 2020

Hi there, I'm sorry but you are being treated too nicely by the other coaches! You clearly have good experience, but your resume is not good (yet) and I would not interview you. However, it can be fixed: There's t ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 16, 2020 on Jun 16, 2020
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Starting an online Business. Need Help Getting Clients

Advice Client Discussion consultant tips

Most recent answer on Jun 12, 2020

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 Jun 11, 2020

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

Hello! I was smiling when reading your post, since I am also launching a online business at the moment and facing the same exact challenge: customer adquisition. In fact, if you listen to Bill Aulet, from the Entre ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 12, 2020 on Jun 12, 2020
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Got into MBB, have some time before start. Next steps?

Advice BCG beginner best practice career career progression consulting consulting analyst entry level Excel experience Junior Consultant learning MBB McKinsey networking offer on the job Personal Fit prep4success Preparing for consulting work skills start success drivers tips top tips training work life balance

Most recent answer on Jun 11, 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 Jan 22, 2018

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

Hi, The most important thing you need to understand is that consulting is a client business and client is always first. Here is my subjective view of what's needed to succeed on different levels of hierarchy. Pls take ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 11, 2020 on Jun 11, 2020
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What are your weaknesses?

interview questions recruiting students tips weaknesses

Recent activity on May 13, 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 Nov 09, 2016

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In addition to the previous comment, I would add that, as for all the fit interview questions, it would be important to have a proper structure to apply in the answer. A good framework for the classical “Which are your ... (read entire answer)

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on May 13, 2020 on May 13, 2020
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Do you have a question for our consulting experts, too?

Questions for all female consultants out here!

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Most recent answer on Oct 16, 2019

Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 16, 2019

Hi there, sharing some of my views from personal experience. Mentally, don't overthink it about male vs female. For any consultant, your work speaks for you. Gender doesn't matter that much. I worked in Industry Good ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 16, 2019 on Oct 16, 2019
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I have my final round at McKinsey tomorrow morning. Any final, last minute, must-know tips?

Final Round Lastminute McKinsey tips top tips

Recent activity on May 05, 2019

Anonymous gave the best answer on May 05, 2019

Hi, adding to the previous answer: Read the newspaper Do a little bit of morning sport (awakens you physically and mentally) Best of luck!

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on May 05, 2019 on May 05, 2019
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Does anyone has a Bain cover letter sample? Thank you!

Application Bain Bain & Company BCG Cover letter McKinsey McKinsey & Company needhelp tips

Recent activity on Dec 05, 2018

Anonymous gave the best answer on Dec 05, 2018

Hey, sure I can send my old cover letter from when I applied. PM me for details!

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on Dec 05, 2018 on Dec 05, 2018
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Estimate case type based on interviewer profile

Case Interview consulting estimation tips

Recent activity on Nov 27, 2017

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 Nov 27, 2017

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

Hi, 1) I would recommend you to prepare for case interviews as much as possible instead of trying to predict your case types. The much better indicator will be the specialization of the company itself and the speciali ... (read entire answer)

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