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Bain ME associate consultant intern SOVA

Bain Bain middle east riyadh
Question edited on Dec 06, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 06, 2023) is from:
Dennis
Expert
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 06, 2023
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi, You have to pass the CV and SOVA test screening before getting an interview invite - you might want to consider it an aggregate stage where it doesn't matter if you already passed one or the other. The overall resul ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 06, 2023 on Dec 06, 2023
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How useful is the BCG Emerald programm for an invitation to interview?

BCG
Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 06, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 06, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
These programs are generally useful.  They give you an understanding of how the firm works, they provide you with practice for the interview and they almost always guarantee that you'll be invited to an actual interview ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 06, 2023 on Dec 06, 2023
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Consulting to industry

Addressing interviewer Client and MBB Industry experience
Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 06, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 06, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
You're overthinking it.  Yes, they are aware that you didn't single-handedly develop it, and I believe it will be rather strange to follow up with a clarification about that.  To avoid this in the future, focus on what ... (read entire answer)
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30
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on Dec 06, 2023 on Dec 06, 2023
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MBB waiting several months after final round to make decision?

MBB
Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 06, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 06, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Wow, that's really long.  Very very long.  But it also sounds like you did the best that you could in following up with them.  They might still get back to you with an offer, but at this point, I'd also move on and look ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 06, 2023 on Dec 06, 2023
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Deloitte Director Round

Deloitte
Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 06, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 06, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Wow, congrats on getting to the final round!  Here are a few points to have in mind for it (i.e., how is it different from previous / first round): Work on the feedback provided in the previous rounds. Most firms commun ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 06, 2023 on Dec 06, 2023
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Commercial due diligence financial model sanitized template?

Bain & Company BCG EY-Parthenon L.E.K. McKinsey strategy&
Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 06, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 06, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
No.  I didn't take anything with me when I left.  But you can find plenty of these examples, honestly, if you google for them.  I also understand that by now there are AI tools that can help you develop a first draft fo ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 06, 2023 on Dec 06, 2023
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Do Stem Majors have an advantage in comparison to business majors at MBB applications?

MBB
Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 06, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 06, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
No.  At least from my experience of working with over 200 candidates and having met hundreds of consultants, I didn't notice this pattern.  If anything, I'd often say they have a disadvantage because even though they te ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 06, 2023 on Dec 06, 2023
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Question on the case: Russell University - Fresh Attacker on the Online Education Market (McKinsey 1st round)

Analysis Question

Russell University - Fresh Attacker on the Online Education Market (McKinsey 1st round)
Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 06, 2023) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach| MBB |Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate | Customized
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 06, 2023
#1 BCG coach| MBB |Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate | Customized
Hi there, Could you please help us help you? Can you be more clear in exactly where this section is and where your question relates? (screenshot helps a lot)
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on Dec 06, 2023 on Dec 06, 2023
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BahnCard 25 / 50 / 100 Question

Math problem Real interview question
Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 13, 2023) is from:
Clara
Expert
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 13, 2023
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Precisely for the high amount of questions (1) asked by my coachees and students and (2) present in this Q&A, I created the “Math & Formulas - Economic and Financial concepts for MBB interviews”, recently ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 06, 2023 on Dec 06, 2023
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Procurement cases

A.T. Kearney
Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 29, 2023) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach| MBB |Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate | Customized
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 29, 2023
#1 BCG coach| MBB |Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate | Customized
I probably wouldn't advise last minute case prep like this, but sure, here's some info to help: Remember for procurement/supply chain, first you need to ask objective. In general this will either be "Reducing Costs" or ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 06, 2023 on Dec 06, 2023
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BCG Final Round Decision - Yay or Nay

BCG MBA MBB
Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 28, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 28, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Hi! Sorry to hear the interviews didn't go according to your expectations, but also don't read too much into them - it often happens that candidates are harsher with their self-assessment than the interviewers would be. ... (read entire answer)
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71
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on Dec 06, 2023 on Dec 06, 2023
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Reapplying after 1st round of MBB interviews

BCG Case Interview MBA MBB Interview McKinsey case interview reapply rejection roles
Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 28, 2023) is from:
Dennis
Expert
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 28, 2023
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, of course your suitable entry level at a consulting firm will be dependent on your prior experience. With close to 4 years of industry experience, you would no longer be considered for an entry-level consultan ... (read entire answer)
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99
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67
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on Dec 06, 2023 on Dec 06, 2023
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Help with a procurement assignment as part of a job interview

Procurement
Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 30, 2023) is from:
Dennis
Expert
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2023
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi, if the task was to develop an approach and then point out what is missing to make it actionable, then you probably solved the right problem. The aspect of partial or missing info could have also been part of the tes ... (read entire answer)
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87
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52
Total Upvotes
on Dec 06, 2023 on Dec 06, 2023
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

What is your favorite street in Monopoly and why?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 17, 2019) is from:
Clara
Expert
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 17, 2019
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello, I can confirm you that you will never asked such thing in a MBB interview. Cheers, Clara
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14
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on Dec 06, 2023 on Dec 06, 2023
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Partner wants to chat again after offer extended

consulting
Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 30, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Hi! It's an interview. Until you've signed the offer, it's always an interview.  So do prepare for it. Try to get more info on what to expect in terms of structure from HR. Try to research a bit the Partner.  Good luck! ... (read entire answer)
12
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109
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80
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on Dec 06, 2023 on Dec 06, 2023
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Share an example of when you had to plan for how the consequences of a decision would affect your team.

behavioral interviews
Most recent answer on Dec 06, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 30, 2023) is from:
Pedro
Expert
#1 EY-Parthenon Coach | Bain | Roland Berger | RB Former Head Recruiter | Market Sizing Expert
Pedro
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2023
#1 EY-Parthenon Coach | Bain | Roland Berger | RB Former Head Recruiter | Market Sizing Expert
I understand why you ask this question here. It is an odd question to ask in an interview, unless you have a bit of seniority. It would be quite long to provide a personal answer for this (and not sure I would feel comf ... (read entire answer)
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66
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69
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on Dec 06, 2023 on Dec 06, 2023
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Urgent - Invited for Technical Round - Deloitte ME | Data Analytics | Risk Advisory

Data Analysis Deloitte Middle East risk consulting
Most recent answer on Dec 05, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 29, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 29, 2023
#1 McKinsey Coach by rating & recommendation rate
Hi! Sure, happy to provide a perspective. I've worked with several candidates to help them prepare for technical interviews.  In short, the panel will be asking you direct technical questions or they will make them situ ... (read entire answer)
4
Answers
80
Views
31
Total Upvotes
on Dec 05, 2023 on Dec 05, 2023
Last Activity

McKinsey Game Question

McKinsey McKinsey problem solving game
Most recent answer on Dec 05, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 30, 2023) is from:
Alberto
Expert
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Alberto
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2023
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Hi there, Only advice now is “be patient”. There is nothing else you can do. Your applications is considered as a whole (resume + cover letter + game performance + referrals) so you still have chances. You can check how ... (read entire answer)
7
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125
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51
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on Dec 05, 2023 on Dec 05, 2023
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Public sector/government case interview question (MENA)

Government MENA Public policy Public Sector
Most recent answer on Dec 05, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 29, 2023) is from:
Florian
Expert
Strategy consultant focused on energy & industry, I've led dozens of recruitment interviews at BCG
Florian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 29, 2023
Strategy consultant focused on energy & industry, I've led dozens of recruitment interviews at BCG
As the case do not allow for clarfying questions, I would suggest to be even more hypothesis driven, and check at each stage that the interviewer is ok with the direction you're taking.    First, you will need to define ... (read entire answer)
8
Answers
83
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74
Total Upvotes
on Dec 05, 2023 on Dec 05, 2023
Last Activity

" Talk about yourself " Question

BCG behavioral interviews
Most recent answer on Dec 05, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 30, 2023) is from:
ALEXANDRE
Expert
FREE INTRO I exMcKinsey EM I exKearney consultant I High Success Rate I Official Coach for HEC (160 coachees in 2022/23)
ALEXANDRE
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2023
FREE INTRO I exMcKinsey EM I exKearney consultant I High Success Rate I Official Coach for HEC (160 coachees in 2022/23)
Hi, Here is another option : Who you are : Name Background What I’m currently doing Highlight reals 2 experiences that makes you special for the role Use quantifiable achievements at least tangible. Start with most rece ... (read entire answer)
11
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108
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108
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on Dec 05, 2023 on Dec 05, 2023
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