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Liebe Community, ab sofort könnt ihr euch auf PrepLounge mit spannenden Beratungen matchen und so den idealen Arbeitgeber finden! Mit unserem neuen „Match Your Career“-Tool auf PrepLounge findet ihr spielend leicht die richtige Beratung! Einfach ein paar Fragen zum Traumjob beantworten und schon matcht euch unser Tool mit passenden Beratungen. Egal, wie eure Präferenzen in Bezug auf Gehalt, Arbeitsatmosphäre und Work-Life-Balance liegen, „Match Your Career“ navigiert euch zu der Beratung, die am besten zu euren Vorstellungen passt. Hier könnt ihr das Tool ausprobieren. Wir freuen uns, wenn eu ... (read entire question)
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What does the ideal company look like for you?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit
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Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 29, 2020
Dear A, Thank you so much for your interesting question. I would say that for me the following aspect are essential criteria for my job choice: 1. Understanding myself with my boss/mentor. 2. Great collaborative tea ... (read entire answer)
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Consulting related research (draft PhD research proposal 4.0)

consulting phd Problem Solving
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Ian
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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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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
The proposed theoretical comparison of different Problem Solving Methods (PSM) is well-structured and comprehensive. It addresses key components such as defining business problems (BP), types of BPs, understanding PSMs, ... (read entire answer)
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Bain SOVA Assesment

Bain & Company consulting MBB MBB recruiting process recruiting SOVA
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer 8 hours ago
#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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McKinsey Full-Time After BCG Internship?

BCG McKinsey
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Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
It's not very common but yes it can happen. You will face timeline issues but if you're very keen on McKinsey you can reach out to them after your BCG internship let them know you have an offer and ask if you can work w ... (read entire answer)
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AlixPartners & Advancy Interview process

AlixPartners
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Ian
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Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Sara, I know this sounds “generic” but it's honestly not. Be ready for “anything”. The difference across interviewers is often greater than the difference across offices and even firms! Now, for AlixPartners you shou ... (read entire answer)
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Interviews with BCG Platinion - Need guidance

BCG Platinion
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The best answer (on Mar 27, 2024) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Mar 27, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
I think you are starting with a belief that might be disempowering - ‘I believe HR are playing their usual games here in terms of pushing me down the levels.’ HR has no vested interested in giving you a more junior role ... (read entire answer)
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Market Sizing question - Solution doubt

Case with a twist: Chinese Alloy Wheels – US Market Entry
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The best answer (21 hours ago) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer 21 hours ago
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
I see Pedro already gave you an excellent answer.  It's great that you're pushing for clarity. Feel free to bring that free-thinking into the interview as well and challenge some of the assumptions in the case. Also, if ... (read entire answer)
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BCG Online Case

BCG BCG Case Interview BCG online case
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The best answer (on Mar 04, 2024) is from:
Nick
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Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Nick
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Bain London PE practice / ex-Interviewer and recruiting lead at Bain / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Sorry to hear the experience didn't go as well as you would have hoped. Best to check with the recruiting team, but typically once you are in the BCG online case, you are already considered past the CV and cover letter ... (read entire answer)
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LEK London online assessment

LEK Consulting Online Assessment
Most recent answer on Mar 27, 2024
The best answer (on Sep 28, 2023) is from:
Ian
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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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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Honestly, all of these online tests are very similar Format? Somewhat different. Content and what's required from you ability-wise? Essentially the same. The best way is to really find online tests / questions ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 27, 2024 on Mar 27, 2024
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Recruiter Reaching Out

Middle east; BCG; Bain; Kearney
Most recent answer on Mar 27, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 21, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Mar 21, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
It's absolutely a good sign.  It means that they find your profile interesting, so they would want to understand whether you're interested in joining them before they kick off the official recruitment process.  This fir ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 27, 2024 on Mar 27, 2024
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Medicine to Consulting

education management consulting masters Medicine
Most recent answer on Mar 27, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 25, 2024) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Mar 25, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there! I've worked with a couple of candidates who successfully transitioned from medicine to consulting, and the most important thing to know is that you don't need an additional ‘transition’ degree. It can help, ce ... (read entire answer)
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How to practice for in-person interviews?

in-person Interview practice
Most recent answer on Mar 27, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 25, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 25, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
If you want to get creative, you could also look for junior consultants (i.e., who just started in the last 1-2 years) and who live in your city. Offer to buy them lunch over the weekend in exchange for doing a case tog ... (read entire answer)
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Can I get some more time for my case interviews???

MBB
Most recent answer on Mar 27, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 23, 2024) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 23, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, It depends on how you're recruiting. It also depends on the firm and their pipeline/needs. Recognize that if firm x needs to hire people to fill their pipeline requirements, that that is when you want to inter ... (read entire answer)
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Cognitive Test @ BCG / Interview Round 1

BCG test
Most recent answer on Mar 27, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 26, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 26, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi Clara,  This is super new. The good news is that the exercises they offer are similar to those of most firms.  I can share a few practice examples if helpful. Do reach out. You might find this guide also helpful sinc ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 27, 2024 on Mar 27, 2024
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Invited to an interview with Mckinsey as experienced after failing interview after university

associate Failure Interview
Most recent answer on Mar 27, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 27, 2024) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 27, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Marco, Funny how life works right! I was rejected by BCG out of university as well - 6 years later I was working there! Yes, you TECHNICALLY have the same chances. There is NO bais between now and then. They will loo ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 27, 2024 on Mar 27, 2024
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Offer rescinded - impact on background check? (US)

background check consulting Offer Letter Offer_rescinding.
Most recent answer on Mar 27, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 26, 2024) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 26, 2024
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about the rescinded offer from the boutique consulting firm! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, honesty is key in such situations. It's impo ... (read entire answer)
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“What do you know about business?”

Addressing interviewer
Most recent answer on Mar 26, 2024
The best answer (on Jun 05, 2023) is from:
Emily
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300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks
Emily
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gave the best answer on Jun 05, 2023
300+ coached cases | Former McKinsey interviewer + recruiting lead| End-to-end prep in 2 weeks
When discussing business in general, interviewers are often looking for your ability to articulate your understanding of real-world business operations, strategies, trends, and challenges, rather than academic theories ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 26, 2024 on Mar 26, 2024
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Is the McKinsey Solve Game a Go/No Go in the German recruiting process

German McKinsey mckinsey 1st round interview
Most recent answer on Mar 26, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 26, 2024) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 26, 2024
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from McKinsey! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: A strong performance in the case interview can potentially offset a rather weak performan ... (read entire answer)
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