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Is there a check between MBB whether I applied to others?

Bain & Company BCG Interview Experience McKinsey Partner Interview
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Pedro
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Bain | Roland Berger | EY-Parthenon | Mentoring Approach | 30% off first 10 sessions in May| Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
Pedro
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 gave the best answer on Apr 26, 2024
Bain | Roland Berger | EY-Parthenon | Mentoring Approach | 30% off first 10 sessions in May| Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
No, they won't be checking that. I don't think it's legal, it's unethical and moreover, it's not very smart to do. And finally, they have better things to do than stalking candidates. By the way, stating that you are ap ... (read entire answer)
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Difficult Offer Decision EY

Accenture EY
Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 27, 2024) is from:
Pedro
Expert
Bain | Roland Berger | EY-Parthenon | Mentoring Approach | 30% off first 10 sessions in May| Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
Pedro
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 27, 2024
Bain | Roland Berger | EY-Parthenon | Mentoring Approach | 30% off first 10 sessions in May| Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
They're peers. So it's really a personal decision: do you want more money, or stay in a place where you already know you are happy. A few things to consider: Career progression Salary progression Specific role / team yo ... (read entire answer)
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Decision Time Urgent Cambridge or HEC?

Big Four - Strategy consulting Decision MBA MBB Support
Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 26, 2024) is from:
Pedro
Expert
Bain | Roland Berger | EY-Parthenon | Mentoring Approach | 30% off first 10 sessions in May| Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
Pedro
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 26, 2024
Bain | Roland Berger | EY-Parthenon | Mentoring Approach | 30% off first 10 sessions in May| Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
In society overall, cambridge has a better brand, but in business HEC is considered a notch above. Having said this, Cambridge may be a better option to get a job in the UK. It's difficult to know which one would be bet ... (read entire answer)
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What are the exit opportunities for you if you work at EY in the Strategy and Transformation service line (Not EYP)?

Big 4 big four career move career progression Ernst & Young EY
Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 28, 2024) is from:
Gero
Expert
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Gero
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2024
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Hi there,The most effective way to find out is simply using LinkedIn to search for previous EY employees who carried that service line in their Job Title.That way, you will get a much more tailored and accurate answer t ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 30, 2024 on Apr 30, 2024
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Asking to change offices a few months before starting date - Help

T2
Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 28, 2024) is from:
Gero
Expert
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Gero
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2024
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Hi there,It is 100% understandable that personal preferences can change!PrioritiesSince you already have an offer, it is more important to ensure you have a promising road ahead when you start than to be as uncomplicate ... (read entire answer)
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MBB office

MBBOffice
Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 29, 2024) is from:
Sina
Expert
Ex-McKinsey and Big 4 Consultant | MIT MBA | 50% off sessions until June | Claim 1 of 3 free sessions today
Sina
Expert
 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,  There are two things worth mentioning here:  1. Difficulty of getting accepted into the office: I don't have access to actual hiring data (no one outside of MBB HR would), but from what I have heard, Dubai is ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 30, 2024 on Apr 30, 2024
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CV,CL screening

Screening
Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 28, 2024) is from:
Gero
Expert
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Gero
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2024
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Hi there, The question is loaded with the unstated assumption of a 2 year ban period. If you have insider information that confirms that duration, the answer is plainly a „Yes“. If not, it is: 1. Yes. 2. Ban period dura ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 30, 2024 on Apr 30, 2024
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1 year in boutique consulting move to MBB/Tier 2

Boutique consulting firms MBB tier 2 consulting
Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 28, 2024) is from:
Gero
Expert
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Gero
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2024
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Hi there, I am a former Lateral Hire interviewer at an MBB. Happy to help. 1. I would suggest staying 1-2 more years if you want to be sure they view you as lateral hire. 1 year is very often not enough. 2. That is rela ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 30, 2024 on Apr 30, 2024
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Screening tests

Screening
Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 28, 2024) is from:
Gero
Expert
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Gero
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2024
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Hi there, 1. Build understsandingUnderstand how the test goes and what skills are tested, e.g. with articles on PrepLounge or the test articles series on MConsultingPrep.Two important notes:- It is important to note tha ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 30, 2024 on Apr 30, 2024
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Has anyone tried any of the AI Interview Tools for MBB before?

Case Interview Interview
Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 29, 2024) is from:
Iman
Expert
Systemiq | Ex-BCG | 10 years experience with 8+ specialising in sustainability | Free Intro | Ex-PrepLounge candidate
Iman
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 29, 2024
Systemiq | Ex-BCG | 10 years experience with 8+ specialising in sustainability | Free Intro | Ex-PrepLounge candidate
I highly doubt that it is the sole reason your friend landed the job at BCG, so I wouldn't overestimate its utility. I agree with the reasons other experts have put forward here.  One additional perspective is that if y ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 30, 2024 on Apr 30, 2024
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McKinsey training event?

Interview Experience McKinsey training
Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 27, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 27, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Not sure which event this is specifically because there are loads of them.  Basically, it's in McKinsey's interest to keep close high-value candidates and to further develop them so as to increase their chances of actua ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 30, 2024 on Apr 30, 2024
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Scheduling Recruiter Screen

Experienced Hire Interview MBB
Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 29, 2024) is from:
Ariadna
Expert
BCG | Project Leader and Experienced Interviewer | MBA at London Business School
Ariadna
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 29, 2024
BCG | Project Leader and Experienced Interviewer | MBA at London Business School
Short answer: the 2 weeks timeline should not be any problem for an MBB role.  The reason for that is that you are not per se filling one unique existing position, but rather joining a pipeline of candidates.  Longer an ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 30, 2024 on Apr 30, 2024
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Question on the case: Sprinker

Market share: private schools

Sprinker
Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 30, 2024) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
 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 Marina, Thank you very much for this question. I would be happy to share the solution to it: As the prompt states that it is a closed tender of some private schools, this means that only the winner of the tender will ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 30, 2024 on Apr 30, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

Name five personality traits that describe yourself.

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 24, 2020) is from:
Daniel
Expert
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Daniel
Expert
 gave the best answer on Mar 24, 2020
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Safe choice would be to name at least some personality traits, which are required in consulting. Here is a long list, you can choose those, which work for you: Structured Rational Forward-thinking Creative T ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 30, 2024 on Apr 30, 2024
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Question from the Stress Question Mode

If you wrote a book/newspaper about your life, what would be the title?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 05, 2024) is from:
Radoslava
Radoslava gave the best answer on Feb 05, 2024
The sky is not a limit, I can fly
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on Apr 30, 2024 on Apr 30, 2024
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Final round interviews

consulting
Most recent answer on Apr 29, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 29, 2024) 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 Apr 29, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, final partner interviews vary depending on company, region, office and the individual partner of course. The number of interviews often depends on how many partners are available to interview a candidate at a ... (read entire answer)
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Final Round Interview

2ndround Case Interview Final Round Interview management consulting MBB McKinsey Final Round Preparing for final round at McK second round
Most recent answer on Apr 29, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 29, 2024) 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 Apr 29, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, final partner interviews vary depending on company, region, office and the individual partner of course. However, it is not uncommon that partners won't go through a case exercise with the candidate again but ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 29, 2024 on Apr 29, 2024
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Any experience, tips or insights for a final round partner interview with Monitor Deloitte Australia (or Monitor Deloitte generally)?

Australia Deloitte Deloitte Consulting Deloitte Monitor experience Final Round insights Monitor Deloitte partner Partner Interview practice partner practice tips
Most recent answer on Apr 29, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 29, 2024) 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 Apr 29, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, final partner interviews vary depending on company, region, office and the individual partner of course. However, it is not uncommon that partners won't go through a case exercise with the candidate again but ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 29, 2024 on Apr 29, 2024
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What are some partner level interview cases?

Final Round
Most recent answer on Apr 29, 2024
The best answer (on Oct 12, 2021) is from:
Udayan
Expert
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
Udayan
Expert
 gave the best answer on Oct 12, 2021
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience
There is no such thing as a ‘partner level’ case. Case interviews by partners are at the same difficulty level as the first round. However there are some nuances to note here Partners do not have to stick to the standar ... (read entire answer)
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How do I prepare best for my upcoming partner interviews?

BCG partnerinterviews
Most recent answer on Apr 29, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 29, 2024) 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 Apr 29, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, final partner interviews vary depending on company, region, office and the individual partner of course. However, it is not uncommon that partners won't go through a case exercise with the candidate again but ... (read entire answer)
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