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BIG3 communication consulting MBB top tips

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

This is absolutely going to get better. It's a skill that will still be improving even when you're Senior Partner. You can make the learning process faster by asking for targeted feedback - either from your EM (or Part ... (read entire answer)

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Dinner with Partner- Questions on how to connect

BCG McKinsey and Bain MBB top tips

Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2023

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

gave the best answer on Oct 10, 2023

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there, What a fantastic opportunity! I've been to a few of these - they're 100% nerveracking, but please remember a few things :) Everyone else (except the partner) is nervous The Partner wants you to have a good tim ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 11, 2023 on Oct 11, 2023
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From top performer consultant to coach at PrepLounge

expert coaching top tips

Most recent answer on May 03, 2022

Anonymous gave the best answer on May 02, 2022

Hi there! I've seen this topic getting traction these past 2 days, so I decided to contribute as well. First of all, I'm sorry you've decided to leave your firm because of the work-life-balance and its being incompatib ... (read entire answer)

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on May 03, 2022 on May 03, 2022
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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

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

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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Less than 48 hours to prepare for case interview

Digital transformation tier 2 consulting top tips

Most recent answer on Feb 03, 2020

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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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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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Case Interview preparation tips (next Interview: goetzpartners, Feb'19)

goetzpartners top tips

Recent activity on Jan 09, 2019

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

gave the best answer on Jan 09, 2019

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

Daniel, The problems you describe are very common. PrepLounge has great case prep materials, and you should also look up Victor Cheng's 6 hours of free videos on YouTube if you haven't yet. Besides this, the best and ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 09, 2019 on Jan 09, 2019
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