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I have been offered Expert Project lead postion in BCG India office. I don't come from MBB background but have experience in project management with other consulting firms. I wanted to check on what are ways to succeed in this role considering my non MBB background as I have heard that first year PL for lateral hire is extremely tough. I still have 2 months before I join the role.

Bain & Company BCG Boston Consulting Group MBB McKinsey projectleader The Boston Consulting Group
Most recent answer on Dec 04, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 04, 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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gave the best answer on Dec 04, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Aka, Congrats on the offer! Consider using your signing bonus/salary to get coaching to ensure you succeed. MOST IMPORTANTLY: Know that no-one can perfectly prepare for the job and that's the point: You will mess up, ... (read entire answer)
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Positionts to Apply in Next Consulting Firm

ATKearney Boston Consulting Group dubai MBB McKinsey McKinsey Imbellus Middle East Roland Berger The Boston Consulting Group
Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 01, 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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gave the best answer on Dec 01, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
I would say SA/Consultant, but double check with the office itself!
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on Dec 01, 2023 on Dec 01, 2023
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Deciding between MBB offers.

Bain & Company BCG McKinsey & Company The Boston Consulting Group
Most recent answer on Nov 02, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 02, 2023) 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 Nov 02, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the offers! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: I would highly advise you to opt for the option that better aligns with your professional (and maybe even pe ... (read entire answer)
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McKinsey Digital role vs BCG/Bain Generalist Strategy role

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Most recent answer on Oct 18, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 17, 2023) is from:
Alberto
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Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Alberto
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gave the best answer on Oct 17, 2023
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Hi there, Congrats on getting all interviews in MBB :) To your questions: 1. Should I go with McKinsey with its name and reputation or should I go with the generalist strategy roles with BCG or Bain?  I suggest you step ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 18, 2023 on Oct 18, 2023
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MBA sponsorship - office change upon return

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Most recent answer on Oct 17, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 13, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Oct 13, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there! It depends on the office.  Richer / bigger offices tend to be a lot more generous than smaller offices.  In some countries they will fund your MBA, allow you to use their equipment during the program, even giv ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 17, 2023 on Oct 17, 2023
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BCG Pymetrics Games: How to Prepare?

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Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 02, 2021) 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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gave the best answer on Jun 02, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I'll let others comment regarding the test format itself, however here are my thoughts on preparing for it, as well as a couple of other helpful Q&As. ============================================= In ... (read entire answer)
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How to Answer "Why Consulting?" in Interviews

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Most recent answer on Oct 10, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 04, 2017
I would recommend spending about 1 - 2 minutes on each question. You have a lot to get to in the interview. Less than a minute will make you seem rehearsed and shallow and more than 2 minutes for each will take up too m ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 10, 2023 on Oct 10, 2023
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Roland Berger - Final Round

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Most recent answer on Apr 15, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 12, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Apr 12, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Abhinav, Q: It would be very helpful to understand if anyone can highlight any vital aspects that I can consider before appearing for this final round. In general, in a final round the interviewers may: Spend more ti ... (read entire answer)
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Pivoting to the Middle East

Bain & Company I'm preparing to McK coming next week Imbellus MBB The Boston Consulting Group tier2
Most recent answer on Apr 11, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 11, 2023) 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 Apr 11, 2023
#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 pressure you are experiencing! 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 ... (read entire answer)
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MBB industry/capability strength?

Bain consulting industry MBB McKinsey The Boston Consulting Group
Most recent answer on Mar 29, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 27, 2023) 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 27, 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: First of all, while Bain certainly is the market leader in private equity consulting o ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 29, 2023 on Mar 29, 2023
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BCG Senior Partner Compensation

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Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 29, 2023) is from:
Moritz
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ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Moritz
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gave the best answer on Jan 29, 2023
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Hi there, Senior Partners in MBB generally make millions through variable compensation, if business is going well. Remember that it's a Partnership so they're essentially shareholders and receive dividends. Last year, f ... (read entire answer)
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What to write in the cover letter - Entry level role with 2 year post-bachelors experience

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Most recent answer on Jan 30, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 29, 2023) is from:
Moritz
Expert
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Moritz
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 29, 2023
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Hi there, First of all, it's important to tell your story, not repeat your CV! I would generally approach it like this: 1st paragraph (short): Explain what you're applying for and why, ideally mentioning who in the firm ... (read entire answer)
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'Under Review' status meaning?

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Most recent answer on Jan 29, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 26, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 26, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  It means that your application is under review :) i.e., they are in the process of looking at it, as well as at other applications and deciding which ones to move forward with.  Give it another week or two an ... (read entire answer)
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Entrance tests for MBB in London

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Most recent answer on Dec 05, 2022
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Dec 03, 2022
1. Yes. It can be sometimes omitted for the winners of case competitions or leadership programs conducted by the MBB. 2. Sova. Yes, applicable. 3. Never heard. 4. No sure about the question. You will be interviewed for ... (read entire answer)
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BCG Online Case Experience

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Recent activity on Oct 23, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 22, 2022) is from:
Ian
Expert
#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 Oct 22, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, One of the questions from last year's test asks you to figure out the increased profit margin when merging 2 entities. Entity A has x profit margin and x % of market share. Entity B has y profit margin and y p ... (read entire answer)
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How to best prepare for an upcoming BCG first-round interview?

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Most recent answer on Sep 26, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 22, 2022) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 22, 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, I would recommend the following: Define a calendar for your preparation. Identify how many hours you have before your interview and allocate a time slot for preparation in your calendar for each day, working o ... (read entire answer)
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Long response time from BCG after application: am I rejected?

application process BCG Boston Consulting Group Recruiting timeline The Boston Consulting Group
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
The best answer (on Aug 26, 2022) is from:
Ian
Expert
#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 Aug 26, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
“July and August is summer holiday period and there can be some delay in getting back to applicants, and that they will make sure to view my application.” Last I checked it's still August… Be patient here please! Also, ... (read entire answer)
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BCG Senior Knowledge Analyst (Client Focus)

BCG Boston Consulting Group knowledge knowledge analyst The Boston Consulting Group
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
The best answer (on Aug 29, 2022) is from:
Nauman
Expert
Experienced BCG (UK) alum with several years of consulting experience pivoting to Big Tech BizOps & Strategy
Nauman
Expert
gave the best answer on Aug 29, 2022
Experienced BCG (UK) alum with several years of consulting experience pivoting to Big Tech BizOps & Strategy
Hey there, Firstly, congrats on getting the interview for this role. When I was at BCG, we leaned heavily on the knowledge team and they were always incredibly driven and helpful.  Regarding your question about comp and ... (read entire answer)
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Facebook/Meta - Decreasing sales in EU

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Most recent answer on Aug 07, 2022
The best answer (on Aug 07, 2022) is from:
Ashwin
Expert
Ex Consulting Director | Bain and company , Deloitte| INSEAD
Ashwin
Expert
gave the best answer on Aug 07, 2022
Ex Consulting Director | Bain and company , Deloitte| INSEAD
Hey there ,  Good structure to identify revenue growth opportunities and it is MECE , great work.    This structure is excellent if the problem had just been - identify revenue growth opportunities.  However, the proble ... (read entire answer)
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Pymetrics invitation

BCG The Boston Consulting Group
Most recent answer on Jul 09, 2022
The best answer (on Jul 09, 2022) is from:
Ashwin
Expert
Ex Consulting Director | Bain and company , Deloitte| INSEAD
Ashwin
Expert
gave the best answer on Jul 09, 2022
Ex Consulting Director | Bain and company , Deloitte| INSEAD
Hi there,  Best approach is to wait for recruiting team to respond or reach out through your contacts  Thanks. Ashwin
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