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Interest in Undergraduate internships in Middle East

Accenture Bain & Company BCG Deloitte Monitor KPMG MBB midde east McKinsey & Company Oliver Wyman Roland Berger

Most recent answer on Apr 10, 2024

Nicolas

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30% off 1st coaching Promo | #1 Canada Coach | 10y+ Coaching & recruiting | BCG + Industry Executive | INSEAD MBA

Nicolas

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gave the best answer on Apr 09, 2024

30% off 1st coaching Promo | #1 Canada Coach | 10y+ Coaching & recruiting | BCG + Industry Executive | INSEAD MBA

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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What are the chances I can convert this big4 internship after partner round?

Audit & Assurance Big4 Deloitte Ernst & Young india internship KPMG Partner Interview PwC

Most recent answer on Mar 31, 2024

Brad

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

Brad

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gave the best answer on Jan 26, 2024

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

Hi there, Although strange, I read this as positive. The Partner wouldn’t show up or would cancel the interview if it was a no. The only reason I can think that they actually turned up is that it would be poor form if ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 31, 2024 on Mar 31, 2024
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Way Forward

KPMG

Most recent answer on Jan 10, 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 Jan 09, 2024

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

Hey there, That is a tricky situation! The hiring freeze combined with the delay in your partner round interview places you in an uncertain position. There are a few positive takeaways: The fact that the partner round i ... (read entire answer)

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Tech consulting to strategy as an experienced hire?

Deloitte EY KPMG oracle PwC sap

Most recent answer on Jan 05, 2024

Anonymous B gave the best answer on Jan 05, 2024

Hi, Were you able to make your way to MBB?

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on Jan 05, 2024 on Jan 05, 2024
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KPMG layoffs

KPMG

Most recent answer on Dec 11, 2023

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 Feb 16, 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: I feel that you need to put things into perspective regarding the KPMG layoffs. The KP ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 11, 2023 on Dec 11, 2023
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KPMG ME

KPMG

Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2023

Andi

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BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires

Andi

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gave the best answer on Aug 24, 2023

BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires

Hi there, I've seen a combination of case-based and technical interviews for KPMG in the past. If you could let us know the specific location then it's easier to advice specifically. Hope this helps. Regards, Andi

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on Dec 01, 2023 on Dec 01, 2023
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Kpmg start date

Big 4 KPMG

Most recent answer on Nov 24, 2023

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 Nov 24, 2023

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

Hi, this is frustrating. While pushing back a start date due to temporary business downturn is not uncommon among consulting firms, not sending you a written offer letter since you got the ball rolling back in February ... (read entire answer)

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Choosing between 2 internship offers

Accenture Advisory Asia Business consultant Ernst & Young internship KPMG management consulting strategy consulting tier 2 consulting

Most recent answer on Oct 30, 2023

Matteo

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McKinsey & Company | Currently offering 1 free coaching session| Happy to PARTNER with you to get an offer from MBB

Matteo

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gave the best answer on Apr 05, 2022

McKinsey & Company | Currently offering 1 free coaching session| Happy to PARTNER with you to get an offer from MBB

Hello, thanks a lot for the question. :) First of all congratulations for the 3 offers! Good job! Generally speaking they are all good opportunities that can add value to your profile. They seem to be quite similar, ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 30, 2023 on Oct 30, 2023
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Need help choosing between 3 internship offers

KPMG

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gave the best answer on Nov 01, 2021

Hi there, I agree with the other coaches in their rankings, but I'm also drawn to KPMG's superior brand as well. My suggestion is to really choose the role that best fits your interests and needs. Ultimately, working at ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 30, 2023 on Oct 30, 2023
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What is your opinion on entering Big Four firms as a consultant?

Bain BCG big four consulting industry Deloitte EY KPMG MBB McKinsey PwC

Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023

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 Feb 16, 2018

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

Hi Anonymous, Big 4 and MBB have a different focus in terms of projects. Specifically, Big 4 work more on implementation projects rather than strategy. However, many of the Big 4 have now also a strategy branch, thank ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 30, 2023 on Sep 30, 2023
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Alvarez & Marsal guidance

Alvarez & Marsal BCG McKinsey and Bain Big4 Deloitte E&Y KPMG MBB PwC

Most recent answer on Sep 26, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Sep 26, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there! I've worked with candidates interviewing with A&M, but not specifically for the GCC hub in India. So I don't know much about it. Even if I did, I'd still recommend that you network with people directly fro ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 26, 2023 on Sep 26, 2023
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Deal advisory mini cases - investor longlist

Cases Deals KPMG M&A

Most recent answer on Sep 23, 2023

gave the best answer on Sep 11, 2023

Hi Emma! This does sound like a job for a coach. By meeting with a coach for even an hour you're going to get a much better feel for all of these questions. In terms of mini cases, while I'd normally say “be ready for a ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 23, 2023 on Sep 23, 2023
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Do you have a question for our consulting experts, too?

Alvarez & Marsal oder KPMG

Alvarez & Marsal consulting internship KPMG Transaction Services

Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2023

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on May 17, 2023

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

Hi Manuel, Congratulations on the offers! In terms of your question: Q: Which of these two options would you guys consider more beneficial for a career in consulting? Given it is an internship, both could work well as s ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 30, 2023 on Jun 30, 2023
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KPMG working hours/week

International KPMG working hours

Most recent answer on Apr 07, 2023

Vlad

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Vlad

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gave the best answer on Dec 21, 2017

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi! Depends on the industry / project type / client / country. In general, it is lower than in BIG 3 and there are cases when you finish at 6 pm. There are cases as well when you have all-nighters. General rule - ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 07, 2023 on Apr 07, 2023
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Should I apply for the same role in all different offices for KPMG?

application process KPMG

Most recent answer on Apr 07, 2023

Vlad

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Vlad

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gave the best answer on Jul 24, 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, KPMG operates as the separate legal entities and the separate companies in different countries and they don't have the international hiring process. Thus you should apply for each of the offices separately. Best ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 07, 2023 on Apr 07, 2023
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KPMG APTITUDE TEST

aptitude test KPMG

Most recent answer on Mar 26, 2023

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 Mar 26, 2023

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

Hi Chiara, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from KPMG! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: First of all, I would be t ... (read entire answer)

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Assessment criterion for People Practices/Human Capital Management

Deloitte Consulting human capital KPMG

Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2023

Adi

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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Adi

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gave the best answer on Jan 28, 2023

Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience

Hi Himanshu, As you know this is a big area which covers change managenent, change transformation, HR transformation, employee lifecycle management and many others! Do you have a better idea of which area you want to fo ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 31, 2023 on Jan 31, 2023
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KPMG bullying in Saudi Arabia

KPMG Saudi Arabia

Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2022

gave the best answer on Oct 20, 2022

Hi there, This has so many layers to it! Fundamentally, this is definitely not ok and not acceptable. That said, please go in eyes wide open to industries and countries. Investment banking is notoriously brutal…hence wh ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 23, 2022 on Oct 23, 2022
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Sr. Consultant salary range in Switzerland | Tier-2 | Please help

Deloitte Monitor EYP KPMG strategy&

Most recent answer on Aug 23, 2022

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Aug 23, 2022

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, 100-150k CHF, but the variability is quite high. It's unfortunate that these things aren't public. Best, Cristian

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on Aug 23, 2022 on Aug 23, 2022
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Call from KPMG recruiter

Analyst Interview KPMG

Most recent answer on Jun 14, 2022

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 Jun 13, 2022

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

Hello! Very very bizarre, and seems like a bug. I am almost sure the recruiter will call you, comment this to him/her and ask for clarifications and next steps. Cheers, Clara

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