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Mckinsey interview doubts

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Anonymous A asked 1 hour ago

Hello, I have some some questions regarding the McKinsey interview format. First question: Usually in Mckinsey cases (at least on their website) the prompt is divided into “Situation description” and “McKinsey study” an ... (read entire question)

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

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Gero

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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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Experiences with McKinsey Solve?

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Cristian

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Overall, it sounds like you did well. Congrats! And I hope you'll hear back soon. With most offices, they will review the results of the test together with the CV, CL and the referral (if applicable) and that can take ... (read entire answer)

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

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Cristian

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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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MBB in Dubai

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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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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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This is certainly not ideal because these firms value professionalism a lot. That said, the impact is largely dependent on how you handled the situation. Did you promptly apologize to the firm explaining why you missed ... (read entire answer)

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I completely agree with Cristian's comment. I did an internship at Bain (Singapore office), worked full time at BCG (Malaysia office) for a couple years, and now have been at Systemiq (UK office) for 4 years (Systemiq ... (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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haha uh oh - there are A LOT of wrong answers. In fact, when I first meet with candidates, most of their answers are wrong and we have to work hard to train them in how to think + approach the problems properly. Think a ... (read entire answer)

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Hi there, I'm sorry but this is just nice language for a rejection. I would not expect them to reach out this year. Rather, you'll need to wait a year to re-apply. Of course, the odds were always low! Make sure you're n ... (read entire answer)

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Definition: Greenfield cases, also known as greenfield projects or greenfield agreements, refer to situations where a new business, activity, project, or enterprise is being started from scratch, without any constraints ... (read entire answer)

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Hi, Indeed, Visiting Associate positions are internship positions. Given those are catered to students / MBA students, I would rather try to find a way to apply directly to full-time positions, unless you are currently ... (read entire answer)

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Apply to both McK BA and Junior Associate? How does that work?

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The reality is that in 95% of cases it's either the first office or nothing. As in, it's rather an exception that the first office reviews your application and considers you to be more suitable for the second office and ... (read entire answer)

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I see three options. 1. Apply directly for jobs in the US. Chances of success are low because their market is already super saturated and you'd need visa sponsorship. 2. Study first in the US This has better chances. B ... (read entire answer)

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Keeping personal growth, salary, recreation & schooling for children, and exit opputunities in mind, which option is better for associate role: Mckinsey Switzerland or Mckinsey Germany?

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Recreation and Schooling in this case is really about alignment, and you should be looking into specific office locations. Same thing applies to personal growth - what is relevant to you and how it aligns with a country ... (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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