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Roland Berger or Strategy& in The Netherlands?

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Most recent answer on Jun 12, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 11, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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Hi Sascha, Congratulations on the offers! In terms of your question: Q: I struggle deciding which one to choose; which one would you say is the better choice?  As general criteria, I would consider the following: Where ... (read entire answer)
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Help with finding a role in Strategy Consulting

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Most recent answer on Oct 30, 2022
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Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad
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Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad
It sounds like you're well placed to get a role! You don't need to worry about not having the ‘right’ experience - for the entry level roles there isn't such a thing. The companies are looking for raw horsepower of inte ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 30, 2022 on Oct 30, 2022
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Interview as a Senior Consultant at Monitor Deloitte, Amsterdam

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Most recent answer on Aug 15, 2022
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Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Aug 14, 2022
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Hi there, 1) Be ready to answer why consulting, why tech consulting, why monitor deloitte, why Amsterdam, and why you (resume walkthrough) 2) Have your other fit stories prepared 3) Make sure you can case effectively 4) ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 15, 2022 on Aug 15, 2022
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Career entry in the Netherlands

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Most recent answer on Jun 21, 2022
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jun 19, 2022
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Hi there, Q: What are the exact steps (e.g. interns, choice of master's university etc.)  I should take to make the entry possible? I would consider the following: Enroll in a target school Become fluent in Dutch before ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 21, 2022 on Jun 21, 2022
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Hi! Does anybody have info on consulting salaries for t1/2 in Amsterdam? (RB, OW, S&,EYP and Monitor Deloitte)

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Most recent answer on May 22, 2021
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on May 22, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Google is your friend here :) Sorry, we are not allowed to share links, however Management Consulted, Glassdoor, Vault, and other sites have this info! My understanding is the pay is around the 50-60k fo ... (read entire answer)
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on May 22, 2021 on May 22, 2021
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Hi guys. Who knows what type of online testing I can expect at Accenture Strategy Netherlands?

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Most recent answer on Oct 26, 2020
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, while I don't know the specific format for Accenture Netherlands, I can tell you that all of these online tests are quite similar. Format? Somewhat. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Not a ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 26, 2020 on Oct 26, 2020
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MBB Summer Internship in GER: Too late to apply?

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Most recent answer on Mar 23, 2020
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Hi Anonymous, please find below the answers to your questions: 1) Should I apply at all? Unless there is a specific deadline for the internship application, I would try to do so. In terms of the next year, I don’t ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 23, 2020 on Mar 23, 2020
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Choice between Monitor, Strategy& and Roland Berger

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Most recent answer on Nov 24, 2019
The best answer (on Nov 22, 2019) is from:
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gave the best answer on Nov 22, 2019
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Hi, in most countries, RB and ATK are stronger in terms of brand reputation, clients, salary, and strategy engagements. The impression you will have during your interview regarding NL environment in the offices and feed ... (read entire answer)
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First round BCG Netherlands

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Recent activity on Apr 10, 2018
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gave the best answer on Apr 10, 2018
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Hi, You may have either Online Test or Written Case (pls check with an HR) I've uploaded some samples here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5qxal/AABeUN6mtiGkWhEklRjszX2Oa?dl=0 (ask me for a password) As ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 10, 2018 on Apr 10, 2018
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