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Advice for new joiners?

AskBearingPoint
Most recent answer on Jun 18, 2021
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Konstantin
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Konstantin gave the best answer on Jun 18, 2021
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Hi Liane, there are definitely a few things I can recommend. Ask lots of questions, we know full well that the environment is complex and only by asking lots of questions is it possible to understand and learn. Talk ... (read entire answer)
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Anything you can recommend in order to prepare for the case interviews?

AskBearingPoint
Most recent answer on Jun 18, 2021
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Joana
Recruiting Consultant
Joana gave the best answer on Jun 18, 2021
Recruiting Consultant
Hi,  thank you for your question! Of course, it always depends on whether you want to prepare for a case interview or a team case. In both cases you should approach the task calmly and sythematically, read the text ... (read entire answer)
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What does your team building look like, during Corona and normally?

AskBearingPoint
Most recent answer on Jun 18, 2021
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Leon
Senior Business Consultant
Leon gave the best answer on Jun 18, 2021
Senior Business Consultant
Hi A, Thank you for your question. Most of the time team-building activities differ from team to team and project to project. Before corona, I had (project-) team lunches/dinners, in-person firmwide all-hands meetings, ... (read entire answer)
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Könnt Ihr sagen wie hoch in etwas das Einstiegsgehalt mit Master-Abschluss ist?

AskBearingPoint
Most recent answer on Jun 17, 2021
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Joana
Recruiting Consultant
Joana gave the best answer on Jun 17, 2021
Recruiting Consultant
Hi, danke Dir für Deine Frage! Unsere Bezahlung ist branchenüblich und orientiert sich an Deinen bisherigen gesammelten Erfahrungen und dem angestrebten Level. Das Gehalt beinhaltet sowohl einen fixen Anteil als auc ... (read entire answer)
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International hires

AskBearingPoint
Most recent answer on Jun 17, 2021
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Joana
Recruiting Consultant
Joana gave the best answer on Jun 17, 2021
Recruiting Consultant
Hi Manon, thank you for your question! In Germany German on C1 (fluent) level is required. This is especially due to the fact that the "office" language at most of our clients is German and the ability to communicat ... (read entire answer)
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Stellen Sie auch FH-Absolventen ein? Welche Schwerpunkte bevorzugen Sie bei BWL-Studenten?

AskBearingPoint
Most recent answer on Jun 17, 2021
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Joana
Recruiting Consultant
Joana gave the best answer on Jun 17, 2021
Recruiting Consultant
Vielen Dank für Deine Frage! Ja, wir stellen auch Absolventen von Hochschulen ein. Je nach Stellenauschreibung und dem entsprechend gesuchten Profil suchen wir bestimmte Studiengänge - mit BWL und dem Schwerpunkt Proj ... (read entire answer)
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Benefits @ BearingPoint?

AskBearingPoint
Most recent answer on Jun 16, 2021
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Leon
Senior Business Consultant
Leon gave the best answer on Jun 16, 2021
Senior Business Consultant
Hi Paul, BearingPoint bietet diverse zusätzliche Benefits. Hierzu zählen zum Beispiel: Variabler Bonus Weiterbildungs- und Schulungsmöglichkeiten (abhängig von deinen Interessen) Flexible Arbeitszeiten (Gleitz ... (read entire answer)
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Welche Industrien beratet ihr? Was macht euch am meisten Spaß?

AskBearingPoint
Most recent answer on Jun 16, 2021
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Leon
Senior Business Consultant
Leon gave the best answer on Jun 16, 2021
Senior Business Consultant
Hi Maren, Danke für deine Frage! Wir sind in folgenden Industrien vertreten: Consumer Goods & Retail Communications, Media & Entertainment Utilities, Postal & Transportation Banking & Capit ... (read entire answer)
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What was your best and what was your worst experience at BearingPoint?

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Bewerbungsprozess bei BearingPoint

AskBearingPoint
Most recent answer on Jun 16, 2021
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Joana
Recruiting Consultant
Joana gave the best answer on Jun 16, 2021
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Hallo Laura, vielen Dank für Deine Nachricht! Sollten Deine Bewerbungsunterlagen überzeugen, beinhaltet unser Bewerbungsprozess für Berufseinsteiger in der Regel ein virtuelles Auswahlverfahren, was aus einem online ... (read entire answer)
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Background Ingenieurwesen

AskBearingPoint
Most recent answer on Jun 16, 2021
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Joana
Recruiting Consultant
Joana gave the best answer on Jun 16, 2021
Recruiting Consultant
Hi, danke Dir für Deine Frage!  Schau Dir gerne folgenden Stelle an: Analyst (m/w/d) für Beratungsprojekte in der Energiewirtschaft – Business Transformation | BearingPoint Deutschland : https://www.bearingpoint.com ... (read entire answer)
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Was macht die Kultur bei BearingPoint aus?

AskBearingPoint
Most recent answer on Jun 15, 2021
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Joana
Recruiting Consultant
Joana gave the best answer on Jun 15, 2021
Recruiting Consultant
Hallo, wir bieten das gesamte Portfolio von Technologie- und Managementberatung an und insbesondere die Schnittstelle zwischen Business und IT macht die Arbeit bei uns so spannend und abwechslungsreich. Darüber hinaus ... (read entire answer)
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Do you have international offices as well?

AskBearingPoint
Most recent answer on Jun 14, 2021
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Leon
Senior Business Consultant
Leon gave the best answer on Jun 14, 2021
Senior Business Consultant
Hi A, Yes, we do have international offices as well. Since we primarily focus on the European market, we have offices in most European countries. However, we also have offices in Asia (e.g. China or Singapore) or the ... (read entire answer)
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Gewünschte Studiengänge

AskBearingPoint
Most recent answer on Jun 14, 2021
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Joana
Recruiting Consultant
Joana gave the best answer on Jun 14, 2021
Recruiting Consultant
Liebe Charlotte, vielen Dank für Deine Nachricht!  Orientiere Dich gerne anhand unserer Stellenanzeigen, welche Studiengänge bei welcher Ausschreibung gesucht werden. In der Regel suchen wir Wirtschaftswissenschaftl ... (read entire answer)
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Homeoffice after Corona

AskBearingPoint
Most recent answer on Jun 14, 2021
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Joana
Recruiting Consultant
Joana gave the best answer on Jun 14, 2021
Recruiting Consultant
Hi A, at the current time, we work primarily remotely. Many of our clients also work from home. We hope to be able to work at the customer's site again soon. However, there is no final arrangement yet.  Best regards ... (read entire answer)
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Is it possible to get hired by MBB ,Deloitte,PWC,EY, Accenture on generalist track (off campus)?

1st round AskBearingPoint Bain BCG case partners Mck needed partner
Most recent answer on Dec 08, 2020
The best answer (on Nov 13, 2020) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Nov 13, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
100%! The best way to improve your odds here is to network effectively. Do your best to speak to people across the firms, get known by HR, and possibly get a referral.
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How to get hired at generalist track in MBB,PWC, Deloitte, Accenture,EY

1st round AskBearingPoint Bain BCG case partners Mck needed partner
Most recent answer on Dec 08, 2020
The best answer (on Nov 13, 2020) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Nov 13, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Three key ways: 1) Have a convincing / powerful resume 2) Have a strong cover letter 3) Network effectively! In terms of networking effectively: 1) Check out the PrepLounge Q&As 2) Sign up with a sessi ... (read entire answer)
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Is it possible for a research analyst at MBB to move to associate position?how can one do that ?

1st round AskBearingPoint Bain BCG case partners Mck needed partner
Most recent answer on Nov 15, 2020
The best answer (on Nov 13, 2020) is from:
Udayan
Expert
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
Expert
gave the best answer on Nov 13, 2020
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
It is EXTREMELY difficult to do this. There is a strong incentive to not allow this move as the hiring criteria, comp structure and skills are very different for both types of roles. The only realistic way to do this is ... (read entire answer)
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Was bedeutet der Name "Bearing Point"?

AskBearingPoint
Most recent answer on Jun 22, 2020
The best answer (on Jun 22, 2020) is from:
Johanna
Senior Business Consultant
Johanna gave the best answer on Jun 22, 2020
Senior Business Consultant
Der Begriff „BearingPoint“ stammt aus der Navigation in der Schifffahrt und heißt wörtlich übersetzt „Peilpunkt“ oder auch „Kursrichtung“. Für uns bedeutet das zielorientiertes Arbeiten mit einer strategischen Komponent ... (read entire answer)
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Benefits of working for BearingPoint

AskBearingPoint
Most recent answer on Jun 19, 2020
The best answer (on Jun 19, 2020) is from:
Stella
Recruiterin
Stella gave the best answer on Jun 19, 2020
Recruiterin
Hi Laura! To ensure that our projects are successful, we rely on individuality and team spirit. The basis for this is mutual appreciation and a constructive cooperation, independent of hierarchies. Our values commitme ... (read entire answer)
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