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Getting into MBB Consulting after graduation with boutique internships

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Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2023
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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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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Heres some reading to help: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-get-a-consulting-internship-tips-and-tricks
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on Dec 01, 2023 on Dec 01, 2023
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CV/Resume Query regarding work experience at family owned business

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Most recent answer on Nov 13, 2023
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Alberto
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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Alberto
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gave the best answer on Nov 12, 2023
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Hi there, a) How to best report my current work arrangement on my CV/resume. The same way as you would do with your other professional experiences in a consulting resume. List the name the company, your role, dates and ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 13, 2023 on Nov 13, 2023
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Short Job Tenure Before MBA - A Red Flag?

MBA Post-MBA pre-mba quitting work experience
Most recent answer on Jul 08, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 04, 2023) is from:
Andi
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Andi
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gave the best answer on Jul 04, 2023
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Hi there, Yes, it's totally acceptable to take a multi-month break ahead of your MBA.  Would not worry too much about it, consulting firms are quite understanding when it comes to hopping across industries, switching ro ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 08, 2023 on Jul 08, 2023
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Start-Up : Work Experience : Unpaid

MBB work experience
Most recent answer on Jun 15, 2022
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Moritz
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Moritz
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gave the best answer on Jun 15, 2022
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Hi there, This is very straight forward in my mind: Should I communicate the fact it was unpaid during the application process or only if asked? How would I convey this? No, you should not communicate the fact that you ... (read entire answer)
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Chance to get MBB internship without previous work experience?

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Most recent answer on Jan 01, 2021
The best answer (on Dec 30, 2020) is from:
Antonello
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Antonello
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gave the best answer on Dec 30, 2020
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Hi, Based on your post, I think you can have an interview and get an internship with MBB! Networking can be highly beneficial to get a referral. Then you must craft a killer application and be prepared for the inter ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 01, 2021 on Jan 01, 2021
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Working as a managing director relevant experience for strategy consulting?

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Most recent answer on Nov 27, 2020
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Vlad
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Vlad
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gave the best answer on Nov 26, 2020
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Hi, I've been working with startups for a while and MD role is not a clear one, especially at the early stage. Usually, startups have clear employee roles (Sales, Product, Marketing, Ops), and founder titles. MD sound ... (read entire answer)
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Would internship be considered as "work experience"?

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Most recent answer on Oct 29, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 16, 2020
Of Course, Don't hesitate to sell your intership as much as any other work experience. You need to be proud of your leaning and what you have done there.
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What is a good pre - MBA career step that will help me get a tier 1 consulting job post MBA?

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Most recent answer on May 26, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on May 07, 2020
Hi there, Given your engineering background, it would be better if you can find a role that involve more business related work. Business Analyst sounds good (regardless of IT or not); otherwise a role with project ... (read entire answer)
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on May 26, 2020 on May 26, 2020
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Do MBB consider work ex of 2 years for non MBA masters student as significant in interviews?

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Most recent answer on May 12, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on May 12, 2020
Sure - But it all depends on what is the actual work experience is, and how you frame it in your CV. Running a highly profitable lemonade stand could be considered something interesting to add to your CV, if you frame i ... (read entire answer)
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