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Mckinsey interview doubts

McKinsey

Most recent answer on Apr 26, 2024

gave the best answer on Apr 25, 2024

It kind of depends on the interviewer. Some would rather have questions after the whole prompt, others give you room to ask in between. Either way, making this a conversation is never regarded as a negative, so you're f ... (read entire answer)

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How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit

Most recent answer on Apr 26, 2024

Daniel

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McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews

Daniel

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gave the best answer on Mar 24, 2020

McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews

This question tests your ability to do things 80/20. What is 80/20? It’s a rule which basically states that 80% of the results come just from 20% of your efforts. So, in practice it means that during the stressful sit ... (read entire answer)

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BCG Platinion Online Assessment

BCG Platinion

Most recent answer on Apr 25, 2024

gave the best answer on Apr 25, 2024

While I can't directly answer your questions, here's some information that I believe might be useful. They use a mix of technical questions / cases and regular case interview cases (probably more IT/Digital focus). A fe ... (read entire answer)

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Toxic Workplace -Seeking Advice on Promotion and Pay Discrepancy

MBB strategy

Most recent answer on Apr 25, 2024

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 Mar 13, 2024

Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

Hi there, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To your questions: Q1: How to approach the conversation with the department head effectively? Keep the conversation fact based and try to avoid any kind of emotional res ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 25, 2024 on Apr 25, 2024
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How to prepare for a presentation-case-interview?

Case Case Interview consulting presentation strategy

Most recent answer on Apr 25, 2024

Dennis

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

Dennis

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gave the best answer on Mar 14, 2024

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

Hi there, find below two example cases that could be used for the presentation-case interview format. Usually these types of cases will contain a lot of exhibits and data for you to sift through to extract relevant info ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 25, 2024 on Apr 25, 2024
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Best time of the year to apply for MBB at Consultant/Associate level

timing

Most recent answer on Apr 25, 2024

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Mar 15, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Wow, that's a huge question that only triggers more questions from my side. The biggest two are 1. are you applying for a starting role or as an experienced hire 2. what region are you applying to If you're applying f ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 25, 2024 on Apr 25, 2024
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Clarifying Ban Periods at Consulting Firms

Case Interview Kearney dubai MBB Mentorship

Most recent answer on Apr 25, 2024

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 18, 2024

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Hi there, 1) Does the ban period only apply if a candidate makes it through multiple rounds of interviews but does not receive an offer? Or does even being screened out after the initial application trigger the ban peri ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 25, 2024 on Apr 25, 2024
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Tell me about ADL - considering a lateral move there

ADL ADLittle

Most recent answer on Apr 25, 2024

Florian

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Florian

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gave the best answer on Mar 19, 2024

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hi there, I don't have specific insights except that ADL is considered a tier-3 firm which comes with the benefits and drawbacks you would expect: Work-life balance is better compared to T2 Trajectory, reputation, exit ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 25, 2024 on Apr 25, 2024
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Can I get some more time for my case interviews???

MBB

Most recent answer on Apr 25, 2024

gave the best answer on Mar 23, 2024

Hi there, It depends on how you're recruiting. It also depends on the firm and their pipeline/needs. Recognize that if firm x needs to hire people to fill their pipeline requirements, that that is when you want to inter ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 25, 2024 on Apr 25, 2024
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Moving to Riyadh alone from Europe

Middle East riyadh

Most recent answer on Apr 25, 2024

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Apr 23, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

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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on Apr 25, 2024 on Apr 25, 2024
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Market sizing - EVs in KSA

cars Market sizing

Most recent answer on Apr 25, 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 25, 2024

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

Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, please have a look at this Consulting Q&A thread and adjust it for KSA. Moreover, however, please keep in mind that most strategy consu ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 25, 2024 on Apr 25, 2024
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Relocation bonus negotiations - advice

bonus negotiation relocation

Most recent answer on Apr 25, 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 25, 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 negative experience with the relocation bonus! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, I would advise you to reconsider reaching out d ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 25, 2024 on Apr 25, 2024
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Do you have a question for our consulting experts, too?

Meeting with no show partner counts in amount of meetings?

No case partner

Most recent answer on Apr 25, 2024

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Apr 25, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Worth asking PrepLounge admin on this. It shouldn't count if you actually didn't benefit from the meeting. This is a common problem that candidates have. Not everybody is reliable with showing up. Once you find 1-3 pe ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 25, 2024 on Apr 25, 2024
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Resume Feedback Request

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Most recent answer on Apr 25, 2024

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Apr 25, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

It's a good one. And about 70-80% there. Two things that strike me just on a quick scan 1. Avoid verbs that are passive or which do not differentiate your actual impact - for instance, starting bullet points with ‘part ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 25, 2024 on Apr 25, 2024
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Ideas for short-term, remote ways to gain consulting experience prior to MBB application?

Bain & Company BCG CV McKinsey recruiting

Most recent answer on Apr 25, 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 Apr 24, 2024

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

Hi there,Have you already applied for MBB? I suggest you apply for firms outside MBB to understand whether your profile is a fit for a strategy consultant role.In order to gain some experience, I suggest the following: ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 25, 2024 on Apr 25, 2024
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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 Apr 25, 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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on Apr 25, 2024 on Apr 25, 2024
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Would you consider yourself spontaneous and humorous? (Answer: Yes) Then tell a joke.

PrepLounge: Personal Fit

Most recent answer on Apr 25, 2024

Clara

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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Clara

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gave the best answer on Jan 23, 2020

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello, I cannot imagine a scenario in which you are asked something like this in an MBB interview. FIT questions are about leadership, impact and entrepreneurial drive, asked as behavioural questions. Best, ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 25, 2024 on Apr 25, 2024
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If you could choose to be anywhere on this earth now, where would you be?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit

Most recent answer on Apr 25, 2024

Aws

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Senior Consultant @ Google | McKinsey, BCG, Bain exp. as Client | 100+ REAL MBB cases

Aws

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gave the best answer on Oct 07, 2019

Senior Consultant @ Google | McKinsey, BCG, Bain exp. as Client | 100+ REAL MBB cases

All, Describe an area which shows authenticity and a personality trait that is sought after in consulting. For example: I would be doing X sport with my friends Or I would be travelling the world and expl ... (read entire answer)

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What are some key lessons you have learned about motivating people?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit

Most recent answer on Apr 25, 2024

Clara

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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Clara

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gave the best answer on Jul 06, 2020

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! On top of the insights already shared in the post, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently published in PrepLounge´s shop (https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/integrated-fit-guide-for-mbb-34 ... (read entire answer)

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How would you calculate the value of a cow?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit

Most recent answer on Apr 25, 2024

Antonello

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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Antonello

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gave the best answer on Oct 28, 2019

McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

You should assess the value generated, the selling value and the costs: 1. Value generated during cow possession: milk sons compost 2. The selling value will depend on: remaining value generable meat ... (read entire answer)

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