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Converting an internship application into a full time application - McKinsey Europe

Application associate internship McKinsey

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Cristian

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Mary, Great to hear about your enthusiasm. The short answer is that it's highly unlikely you can change an application that is already ongoing - but still wort discussing it with the recruiter. Typically, for Associate ... (read entire answer)

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Business math cases

balance sheet income statement Math problem Valuation

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Cristian

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Aviv, Great to see that you're targeted in terms of practicing your business maths. Honestly, you don't need ‘Income Statement, Balance sheet, Valuation (Both Comparables and DCF).’ for consulting interviews. Unless yo ... (read entire answer)

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Tell me about a time that you managed upwards

PrepLounge: Personal Fit

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 29, 2020

Hi A, this is one of the uncommon question which you might face at the 2nd or final round of your interview. I would strongly recommend you to use a common approach that consists of 5 parts: 1. Situation 2. Problem ... (read entire answer)

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Tell me about a difficult situation you had to face and how you managed to overcome it!

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This is one of the most classic questions: Make sure you have this answer prepared! During your answer make sure you: 1) Start with a quick summary of the context/challenge and what ended up happening 2) Highlight ... (read entire answer)

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Has anyone ever done the Hunters Dog Case?

casing

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Apr 22, 2024

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Never heard of it. Where did you come across it? What is so special about it?

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Moving to Riyadh alone from Europe

Middle East riyadh

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Cristian

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Sorry to hear about your concerns. I've had lots of candidates going for Riyadh and all seem to enjoy it, so I can only say good things about it for now. Check Fishbowl where you're likely to find lots of consultants ... (read entire answer)

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Market sizing - EVs in KSA

cars Market sizing

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Cristian

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I see Iman already directed you to a great thread on this. Adding here another resource which contains all the most common terms likely to show up in interviews: Cheatsheet: The Must-Know Consulting Terms for Interview ... (read entire answer)

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Relocation bonus negotiations - advice

bonus negotiation relocation

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Dennis

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

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

Hi there, I have seen cases where HR said no initially and then that got changed once a partner talked to them. It really depends on the situation and how much support you might get from a partner. HR is usually concern ... (read entire answer)

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Highlighting international projects in the CV

CV international projects internship

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Gero

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Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer

Gero

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Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer

Hi there, Great question and a valid concern. I frequently see candidates being rejected by top consulting firms in Germany due to a lack of international experience. I would share two pieces of advice: 1. It is a good ... (read entire answer)

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Consulting Industry in the UK

consulting recruiting

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Krithika

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With the consulting industry facing challenges due to broad cuts across Tier 1 and Tier 2 firms, including MBB, it's a bit of a mixed bag in terms of hiring. I've heard from contacts that McKinsey, for instance, is curr ... (read entire answer)

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7-month tenured BA

BIG3 communication consulting MBB top tips

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Iman

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Systemiq | Ex-BCG | 10 years experience with 8+ specialising in sustainability | Free Intro | Ex-PrepLounge candidate

Iman

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gave the best answer on Apr 19, 2024

Systemiq | Ex-BCG | 10 years experience with 8+ specialising in sustainability | Free Intro | Ex-PrepLounge candidate

You will get better with clear feedback from others and through practice. A couple of questions for you to reflect on: a) Are you struggling with the verbal part of top-down communication in a PS or also with written co ... (read entire answer)

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Monitor Deloitte Interview

Deloitte Monitor Interview

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Krithika

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gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2024

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I dont have direct experience with Deloitte's interview process but based on having done similar interviews in the past and the short prep time, I dont think visual slides are expected. Based on the typical format for ... (read entire answer)

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Additional exercises for Final Round Interview at Bain

Bain Bain & Company Case Interview Final Round Partner Interview

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Expert interview coach and mentor | Strategy&, PwC UK and Germany

Hi there, I would focus on the feedback and practice structuring cases. A poor structure sets you back from the start and can make it very difficult to solve a case. One common mistake most people do is trying to memori ... (read entire answer)

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MBB in Dubai

application process Bain & Company BCG consulting dubai McKinsey

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2024

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Adelina, Happy to provide a perspective on this since about a third of my candidates focus on ME (esp Dubai & Riyadh) and have helped with getting several offers in the region in the past weeks. First of all - it' ... (read entire answer)

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What are the odds I can make a successful pivot into MBB consulting?

Application Bain & Company BCG graduate program MBB McKinsey recruiting strategy consulting

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Kevin

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McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

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Hi there, It sounds like you're approaching this pivot with a great deal of thought and strategic planning, which is exactly the right way. You're right — at least for McKinsey, you will likely apply as a full-time Busi ... (read entire answer)

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Prep Interview Day

Interview Experience

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Hi Cindy, Q: I am interested in the best strategies to handle a full interview day (9 am - 5 pm) with other candidates. Any experiences and tips? You can find some tips below: Mental attitude: It’s great if you get the ... (read entire answer)

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Video Assessment of the BCG Chatbot Home Test

BCG

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Hi there, Thanks for purchasing my guide! In terms of your question: Q: Is the oral recommendation I should deliver is on the exact same manner of the last question of the chatbot In the video recording, they usually ... (read entire answer)

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Is my window for consulting closing?

Recruiting timeline

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Krithika

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I understand your concerns about the right time to apply for consulting positions and how your entrepreneurial and professional experiences might impact your applications. Here's some insight based on my own career path ... (read entire answer)

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Is it possible to transition into MBB for a person in their 30s? (details below)

Entrepreneurship Experienced MBB recruiting

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Owais Qureshi - Ex-McKinsey Consultant - Case coach - All types of cases and FIT questions

Hi, I did my MBA at 30, and joined McKinsey as an experienced hire at 32. Prior experience included working as an engineer in Oil and Gas. I had no consulting background what so ever before that. Based on my experience ... (read entire answer)

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Differences between the roles in McKinsey and Bain

analyst associate consultant business analyst Career Advising career progression consultant consultants consulting consulting firms junior associate

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Apr 21, 2024

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I fully understand the concern. Honestly, the best way to address it is to speak directly with the recruiter. That's because there are also differences between role ‘hierarchies’ between regions. For instance, some reg ... (read entire answer)

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