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Probably bombed my 1st interview for 1st round - asking opinion

BCG First Round industry specific Interview

Most recent answer on May 02, 2024

Oliver

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Former BCG interviewer (75+ interviews for associates, consultants and MBA hires) | I will make your practice perfect

Oliver

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gave the best answer on May 01, 2024

Former BCG interviewer (75+ interviews for associates, consultants and MBA hires) | I will make your practice perfect

Hi, Congratulations on interviewing with BCG. Given your work experience and your MBA, I assume you are interviewing for the role of consultant. Regarding your recent interview, I understand that you may feel uncertain ... (read entire answer)

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on May 02, 2024 on May 02, 2024
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Second layer of framework

case interview preparation

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Sina

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Sina

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gave the best answer on May 01, 2024

Ex-McKinsey and Big 4 Consultant | MIT MBA | 50% off sessions until June | Claim 1 of 3 free sessions today

Hi there, Short answer, yes. The second layer of the framework is where you can showcase your unique take on the problem and also demonstrate how structured you are in your answer. The first layer of the framework is o ... (read entire answer)

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on May 02, 2024 on May 02, 2024
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MBA sponsorship

MBA MBB

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Sina

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Ex-McKinsey and Big 4 Consultant | MIT MBA | 50% off sessions until June | Claim 1 of 3 free sessions today

Sina

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gave the best answer on May 01, 2024

Ex-McKinsey and Big 4 Consultant | MIT MBA | 50% off sessions until June | Claim 1 of 3 free sessions today

Hi there, This question is dependent on the firm policy. But from my experience, yes, MBA sponsorship is available to Engagement Managers (AKA project leaders). One thing you may want to consider is also specific geogr ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Imbellus Question

Imbellus Imbellustestresult MBB McKinsey McKinsey & Company

Most recent answer on May 02, 2024

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on May 02, 2024

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about the rejection from McKinsey! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, a partner referral will certainly help you in the screening phase of t ... (read entire answer)

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on May 02, 2024 on May 02, 2024
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Can I apply for internships in consulting even after graduation?

career career advice Career Advising consulting internship

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gave the best answer on May 01, 2024

I am afraid you are working under some false (and even dangerous) assumptions. You are assuming that in your situation it will be easier to get the internship than the full time job. This is not true. You are also assum ... (read entire answer)

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on May 02, 2024 on May 02, 2024
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2 invites for Solve Game (different email)

inteview

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Sina

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Sina

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gave the best answer on Apr 29, 2024

Ex-McKinsey and Big 4 Consultant | MIT MBA | 50% off sessions until June | Claim 1 of 3 free sessions today

Hi there, I would suggest letting the recruiter know about having taken the test before. It is likely that it would come up later in the interview process, which may lead to your application being rejected if you have ... (read entire answer)

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on May 02, 2024 on May 02, 2024
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Employment Gap on Resume and How to talk about it during Interview

employment gap Interview MBB

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Ariadna

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BCG | Project Leader and Experienced Interviewer | MBA at London Business School

Ariadna

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gave the best answer on Apr 29, 2024

BCG | Project Leader and Experienced Interviewer | MBA at London Business School

Hi there! Let me take your questions one by one: 1. Do I have to list the second job on my resume even though it was extremely short? (< 3 months) No, you do not have to. If you think this role is not supporting your ... (read entire answer)

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on May 02, 2024 on May 02, 2024
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Market Sizing Answer is off but structure and thought process is fine

Case Interview Prep Market sizing

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Ariadna

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BCG | Project Leader and Experienced Interviewer | MBA at London Business School

Ariadna

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gave the best answer on Apr 29, 2024

BCG | Project Leader and Experienced Interviewer | MBA at London Business School

Yes! Approach is fine, even if number is a little bit off. A few extra tips to make sure things actually work out well during the case interview (after you have laid out the structure and go into the numbers): Ask the ... (read entire answer)

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on May 02, 2024 on May 02, 2024
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Reapplying for Junior Associate position

Interview

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Udayan

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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Udayan

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gave the best answer on Apr 30, 2024

Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

1 year is the minimum and 2 is recommended. Hiring for MBB is global so all offices will know the outcome of your application. In general it is only recommended to apply once you have clear career progression to speak o ... (read entire answer)

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on May 02, 2024 on May 02, 2024
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McKinsey Passing Game Score

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Apr 30, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

There is no exact cut-off point. And the reality is that even if there was, it wouldn't be public knowledge. You can think of a funnel. These firms receive lots of applications (CV + CL + referral), then they ask the ... (read entire answer)

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Bain case interview format ACI (DACH) 2024

Bain

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Sidi

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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Sidi

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gave the best answer on Apr 30, 2024

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi! Well, for some reason, people always obsess about candidate-led vs. interviewer-led, but there is no such thing as a pure "candidate-led structure" or "interviewer-led structure". It simply does not exist! Firstly, ... (read entire answer)

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on May 02, 2024 on May 02, 2024
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Fit Interview Answer Structure

Fit Interview Stories McKinsey PEI

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Oliver

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Former BCG interviewer (75+ interviews for associates, consultants and MBA hires) | I will make your practice perfect

Oliver

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gave the best answer on Apr 30, 2024

Former BCG interviewer (75+ interviews for associates, consultants and MBA hires) | I will make your practice perfect

Hi there, Thanks for your questions! Let's dive into them: Personal Fit Interview Strategy: When approaching personal fit questions, it's crucial to maintain clarity and structure. I recommend using the STAR framework ( ... (read entire answer)

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Expected Salary for Corporate Strategy role - Senior Associate in Dubai (UAE)

Corporate corporate development Corporate Strategy M&A salary salary negotiation strategy strategy consulting UAE

Most recent answer on May 02, 2024

gave the best answer on Apr 24, 2024

Glassdoor is a good datapoint for that type of salary questions. Not 100% reliable, but directionally right (as long as they have a relevant number of datapoints).

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Preparation for McKinsey style interviewer led cases

Experienced Hire Interviewer-Led vs Candidate-Led cases McKinsey

Most recent answer on May 01, 2024

Sidi

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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Sidi

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gave the best answer on Apr 30, 2024

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi! It seems like people always obsess about candidate-led vs. interviewer-led, but there is no such thing as a pure "candidate-led structure" or "interviewer-led structure". It simply does not exist! Firstly, firms wi ... (read entire answer)

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on May 01, 2024 on May 01, 2024
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BCG Online Case

BCG BCG Case Interview BCG online case

Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2024

Nick

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Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews

Nick

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gave the best answer on Mar 04, 2024

Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews

Sorry to hear the experience didn't go as well as you would have hoped. Best to check with the recruiting team, but typically once you are in the BCG online case, you are already considered past the CV and cover letter ... (read entire answer)

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What are the key points to note before taking the HR screening interview?

pre-screening interview

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Nick

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Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews

Nick

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gave the best answer on Mar 04, 2024

Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews

This interview is for HR team to scan for any obvious red flags and avoid further investing resources if there are eligibility issues. Often the questions will be verifying their understanding of your candidacy based on ... (read entire answer)

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Initial assessment preparation for Bain & Co

Bain & Company Good resources Online Assessment

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gave the best answer on Mar 04, 2024

Lucky for you the McKinsey PST, BCG Online Test, Bain SOVA test, etc. are all quite similar so you really can leverage the practice tests for all of them in order to prepare: The best way is to really find online tests ... (read entire answer)

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Coaches per PE Case Studies?

coach coaching Private Equity

Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2024

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Apr 30, 2024

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi Francesco, If you would like to get specific coaching for private equity case studies, please don't hesitate to contact me directly. Being the most experienced coach in terms of consulting, recruiting, and coaching c ... (read entire answer)

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T2 Consulting or Big4 Strategy Specialization Unit

consulting tier2

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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 Mar 10, 2024

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there, Congratulations on the offers! In terms of your question: Q: Should I defy the brand and start at a Big4 consultancy and pursue my passion? Or start with Big4 Strategy and switch later for the "brand"? It depe ... (read entire answer)

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McK Solve server unreachable

Assessment Imbellus McKinsey

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Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Apr 30, 2024

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your technical difficulties with the McKinsey Solve pre-interview assessment! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, you have taken severa ... (read entire answer)

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