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

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Hi there, Great question- I am curious to see where this post will go and what others can add to help you out with some actionable ideas!Specific ideasI would:- Try to get on “Consulting-like” projects at your full-time ... (read entire answer)

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Additional exercises for Final Round Interview at Bain

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Hi there, I would focus on the feedback and practice structuring cases. A poor structure sets you back from the start and can make it very difficult to solve a case. One common mistake most people do is trying to memori ... (read entire answer)

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Adelina, Happy to provide a perspective on this since about a third of my candidates focus on ME (esp Dubai & Riyadh) and have helped with getting several offers in the region in the past weeks. First of all - it' ... (read entire answer)

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What are the odds I can make a successful pivot into MBB consulting?

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Kevin

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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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Hi there, Q: I want to ask the highly possible format of the interview and how should I prepare for it? A final round normally has the same structure as the first round (fit + case + your questions). In a final round, t ... (read entire answer)

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Hey there, I'm really sorry to hear about your recent setbacks. It can be tough, but hang in there. These bumps in the road are just part of the journey. When it comes to exploring alternative paths, boutique consultanc ... (read entire answer)

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In MBB, if you're under consideration for office X then does that mean you've been rejected from any offices higher up in your prefereces?

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In the US, it's a bit different. Basically, it rather means that the office that you're being considered for was actively looking for more people to recruit, whereas the offices higher up in your preference were alread ... (read entire answer)

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How much does Bain care about "fit"? Can it be an unspoken reason for rejection?

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Fit is usually cultural fit (and well… Bain really has a bias/preference towards extroverts/ outgoing people, in my humble opinion). If there's an issue regarding target industries… then they would usually let you know, ... (read entire answer)

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Check out RocketBlocks and MConsultingPrep for test examples. Happy to also share a few examples of similar tests (though not specifically SOVA). SOVA combines the common elements of all such tests (inductive reasonin ... (read entire answer)

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Theoretically, no. Practically, yes. Reach out and explain that you have some other urgent deadlines (e.g., professionally) or you're unavailable for personal reasons and that you would require an extension. I've seen ... (read entire answer)

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Hi there, it is not unusual for consultants to transfer between different countries - I did that myself and it was a great experience. The easiest way to transfer internationally is probably to do that internally in the ... (read entire answer)

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Hello Vishva, Exciting perspectives ahead! While I understand that joining Consulting in the Middle East is very attractive, I believe you would have most success getting an internship in Canada (where you diploma / in ... (read entire answer)

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Hi there, Your profile is very interesting and I have no doubt you should pass the interview screening. As for the application process, it is the same as anywhere else in the world you will have 3-4 case interviews no ... (read entire answer)

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Don't reach out. Don't move on. Wait for them to make a decision. It's normal to take some days to make a decision (sometimes they even take a couple of weeks, but usually less). Let them take their time. If after a cou ... (read entire answer)

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Sorry to hear that the test didn't go according to expectations. Most offices will judge the results of the test together with your CV, CL, and referral (if applicable). But at this point there's nothing that you can ... (read entire answer)

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Hi! First of all, pursuing a Master's degree is indeed an option. However, many colleagues at MBB enter the firm with Bachelor's degrees, obtaining their Master's/MBA in cooperation with the specific consultancy. This ... (read entire answer)

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Hi Abhinav, Q: It would be very helpful to understand if anyone can highlight any vital aspects that I can consider before appearing for this final round. In general, in a final round the interviewers may: Spend more ti ... (read entire answer)

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Congrats! Most offices send the test to all those who have an ‘eligible’ application - meaning, they scan your documents to see that you have the right profile, but they don't assess them in depth. Then, once you do th ... (read entire answer)

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