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Bain SOVA Assesment

Bain & Company consulting MBB MBB recruiting process recruiting SOVA

Most recent answer on Mar 29, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

gave the best answer on Mar 28, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

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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on Mar 29, 2024 on Mar 29, 2024
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MBA campus recruiting v. Direct application

campus recruiting MBB recruiting process recruiting season

Most recent answer on Aug 30, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

gave the best answer on Aug 29, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi Zack! Great questions. Let me take them one by one. Quick question on consulting recruiting for MBAs: what is the impact of not recruiting / applying through campus recruiting to McKinsey by Sept 7th and BCG by Sept ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 30, 2023 on Aug 30, 2023
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criteria for applying MBB globally

BCG McKinsey and Bain CV screening MBB recruiting process office preferences Screening

Most recent answer on Mar 22, 2022

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gave the best answer on Mar 21, 2022

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

Hi there, very sorry to hear that this saddening event is also impacting you on a personal level. The good news is that it is definitely possible to land offers abroad - the chances really depend on the geography thoug ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 22, 2022 on Mar 22, 2022
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How long does it take for Mckinsey to get back after the PSG?

MBB recruiting process McKinsey PSG

Most recent answer on Apr 09, 2021

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

gave the best answer on Apr 07, 2021

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

Hey there, Usually within 2 weeks, with the peak around 7-9 days (based on 200+ people I have interviewed that took the PSG). You will definitely hear back from McKinsey. Last week was Easter week in many countries, ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 09, 2021 on Apr 09, 2021
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Bain Pre-screen call

Bain Bain & Company MBB MBB recruiting process pre-screening interview recruiting

Most recent answer on Mar 19, 2021

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gave the best answer on Mar 17, 2021

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

Hi there, Most of the time prescreening calls involve fit only, but that's not always the case - you may also have a small case interview. Bain is not as unified worldwide as McK and BCG, so it is difficult to say whi ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 19, 2021 on Mar 19, 2021
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MBB Profile Evaluation

Bain BCG MBB MBB recruiting process McKinsey

Most recent answer on Mar 10, 2021

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

gave the best answer on Mar 10, 2021

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

Hi Danny, What are your current grades at LSE? If they are good and you get a solid referral, I believe your profile is good enough for MBB given the information you shared. You can find more on referrals at the lin ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 10, 2021 on Mar 10, 2021
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