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BCG Consultant Roles Questions

Application BCG consulting

Most recent answer 3 hours ago

Oliver

Expert

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

Oliver

Expert

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, Great to hear that you are applying for BCG. Three suggestions: Depending on the region you are applying in - the easiest way to apply is through a BCG organized recruiting event. They might offer business courses, ... (read entire answer)

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

Application associate internship McKinsey

Most recent answer on Apr 24, 2024

Cristian

Expert

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

Expert

gave the best answer on Apr 23, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

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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on Apr 24, 2024 on Apr 24, 2024
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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

Most recent answer on Apr 23, 2024

Kevin

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McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

Kevin

Expert

gave the best answer on Apr 23, 2024

McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

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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on Apr 23, 2024 on Apr 23, 2024
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Looking for exciting discussions from the community?

Importance of Cover Letter

Application consulting

Most recent answer on Apr 13, 2024

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 12, 2024

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

Hi there, the cover letter gives you the chance to talk about your motivation and ambition - it adds a personal touch if it is written well. The CV is just a list and descriptive but not inspirational. Of course it is u ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 13, 2024 on Apr 13, 2024
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Consulting applications strategy

Application BCG McKinsey Roland Berger Stern Stewart & Co. strategy&

Most recent answer on Apr 10, 2024

gave the best answer on Apr 09, 2024

You are a graduate, you are looking for a full time job. When they give out an intership offer, they are not looking to fullfil a short term staffing need, but rather looking to hire a full time employee later on. If yo ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 10, 2024 on Apr 10, 2024
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I applied for the fellow position at McKinsey in march. I realized that there is a small error with a date for an internship (2024 instead of 2023). The application deadline is May 28th. Should I withdraw my application and do a new one with the updated CV?

Application McKinsey Mistake

Most recent answer on Apr 09, 2024

Kevin

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McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

Kevin

Expert

gave the best answer on Apr 09, 2024

McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

I wouldn't sweat too much about it – it's a small typo, and you still have over a month until the deadline. If you can withdraw your application and submit another one with the updated CV, you should do that. If you can ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 09, 2024 on Apr 09, 2024
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Do I need to stay as a student post offer?

APD APD recruiting Application application process McKinsey

Most recent answer on Apr 05, 2024

Cristian

Expert

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

Expert

gave the best answer on Apr 02, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

No, they won't. And if they ask, you can be very transparent about it. Them inviting you to this programme is based on your experience until now, not what you do until the programme starts. So don't worry about it. ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 05, 2024 on Apr 05, 2024
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Partner Referral

Application application process interview process MBB networking Referral referrals

Most recent answer on Apr 05, 2024

Dennis

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

Dennis

Expert

gave the best answer on Apr 05, 2024

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

Hi there, A referral is just a door opener such that the recruiting team will look through your application more thoroughly. Depending on the seniority, tenure and advocacy of the person referring you, you have a better ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 05, 2024 on Apr 05, 2024
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McKinsey - From who to get referral, HR or consultants?

Application McKinsey Referral

Most recent answer on Apr 05, 2024

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 05, 2024

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

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on Apr 05, 2024 on Apr 05, 2024
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Advice for a Final year student looking to improve their candidacy

Application Australia Bain BCG Big 4 Boston Consulting Group management consulting McKinsey & Company recruiting

Most recent answer on Mar 18, 2024

Sohini

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Ex- Strategy Consultant ZS Associate | Commercial Strategy Director | Michigan MBA | Pharma/Financial Svc. /Tech Expert

Sohini

Expert

gave the best answer on Mar 15, 2024

Ex- Strategy Consultant ZS Associate | Commercial Strategy Director | Michigan MBA | Pharma/Financial Svc. /Tech Expert

Hi, Since you already have a consulting offer, asssuming what you want to improve your candidacy for MBB - I would suggest you reach out to alumni from your university who have worked at MBBs, and try to get their advi ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 18, 2024 on Mar 18, 2024
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Inclusion of trans and non-binary folks in consulting firms

Application people

Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024

Cristian

Expert

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

Expert

gave the best answer on Feb 02, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi Vicgo! I actually wrote a piece precisely on this here: Expert Guide: How Are Diversity Initiatives Affecting Recruitment? Let me also take your questions one by one: 1) How are consulting firms actively promoting an ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 07, 2024 on Mar 07, 2024
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Is working in commercial banking sector a good addition in resume to reapply for a consulting role?

Application Banking entry level

Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

Adrien

Expert

Ex-McKinsey interviewer & Senior Consultant | Harvard MBA

Adrien

Expert

gave the best answer on Feb 12, 2024

Ex-McKinsey interviewer & Senior Consultant | Harvard MBA

Hi there, Sorry you got rejected from MBB - I got rejections in the past as well so I know it can be hard, but kudos for bouncing back quickly and thinking about other potential opportunities. Yes, banking (incl. retail ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Do you have a question for our consulting experts, too?

How to break into the interview? or pass the resume filtering?

Addressing interviewer Application application strength Consulting Resume

Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

Cristian

Expert

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

Expert

gave the best answer on Feb 29, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there! Tough situation. Basically, you need to think about your approach to applications as a funnel. First of all, you need a broad funnel. Meaning, lots of application. Then, you need to optimise the funnel, mean ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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BCG Application mistake

Application application process BCG

Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

Andreas

Expert

BCG Principal, First/Final Round Interviewer, Post-MBA offers from All Big 3, Experience working for Booz and Accenture

Andreas

Expert

gave the best answer on Feb 23, 2024

BCG Principal, First/Final Round Interviewer, Post-MBA offers from All Big 3, Experience working for Booz and Accenture

My guidance would depend on the office location, i.e. how important is Arabic to your application. For example, if you applied to an office in the US, I wouldn't consider your Arabic language skills very central to you ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Bain's application process

Application application process Bain & Company

Most recent answer on Feb 26, 2024

Cristian

Expert

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

Expert

gave the best answer on Jan 16, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there! Sorry to hear about this complication. Basically, the way it works in practice is that your first option office is the one that receives your application, and they decide whether to accept it or not. There a ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 26, 2024 on Feb 26, 2024
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How long till I can reapply BCG?

Application BCG MBB Referral waiting period

Most recent answer on Jan 30, 2024

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 Jan 19, 2023

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

Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: The recruitment process and policies for consulting firms can vary, and it's important ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 30, 2024 on Jan 30, 2024
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McKinsey - Strong referral one month after the application

Application application process business analyst MBB McKinsey Referral

Most recent answer on Jan 15, 2024

Brad

Expert

Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call

Brad

Expert

gave the best answer on Jan 12, 2024

Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call

Hi there, Exciting times! You’ve ask a couple of good questions. Let me try to answer them together. At some point, the firm needs to take N number of applicants and distil them down to Y number of interviewees. T ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 15, 2024 on Jan 15, 2024
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BCG Growth Matrix Application in Other Consulting Firms

and Bain Application approaching a case BCG BCG Matrix case frameworks Case structure and frameworks consutling McKinsey

Most recent answer on Jan 15, 2024

Brad

Expert

Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call

Brad

Expert

gave the best answer on Jan 12, 2024

Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call

Hi there, The direct answer to your question is no, you won’t use the growth/share matrix (or any other framework) to crack interview cases. The deeper answer to your question is that case studies don’t test you abi ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 15, 2024 on Jan 15, 2024
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CV Review for Summer 2025 MBB Internships

Application CV MBB Resume

Most recent answer on Jan 08, 2024

Francesco

Expert

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

Francesco

Expert

gave the best answer on Jan 01, 2024

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

Hi Hugh, Q: It would be great if some people could rate it and offer some tips to maximize my chances of getting an interview. Many coaches offer a CV review as part of their coaching. You can check if there is an optio ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 08, 2024 on Jan 08, 2024
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Does McKinsey shut down over Christmas?

Application application process Application timing Applied junior associate McKinsey

Most recent answer on Dec 18, 2023

gave the best answer on Dec 16, 2023

Hi Hannah, Short answer, yes :) That said, YOU should not “shut down” over Christmas. Make sure you're using this time to case prep! Also, please, for the sake of your sanity, stop refreshing your emails :P And, please ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 18, 2023 on Dec 18, 2023
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