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MBB in Dubai

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

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gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2024

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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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McKinsey Client Development Hub- Location Analyst

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Question edited on Apr 10, 2024

Kevin

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McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

Kevin

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gave the best answer on Apr 08, 2024

McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

Hello! It's truly inspiring to see your determination and the significant strides you've made since your last application to McKinsey – From enhancing your consulting experience to improving your GPA and networking with ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 10, 2024 on Apr 10, 2024
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Do I need to stay as a student post offer?

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Most recent answer on Apr 05, 2024

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Apr 02, 2024

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No, they won't. And if they ask, you can be very transparent about it. Them inviting you to this programme is based on your experience until now, not what you do until the programme starts. So don't worry about it. ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 05, 2024 on Apr 05, 2024
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Partner Referral

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Most recent answer on Apr 05, 2024

Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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gave the best answer on Apr 05, 2024

Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there, A referral is just a door opener such that the recruiting team will look through your application more thoroughly. Depending on the seniority, tenure and advocacy of the person referring you, you have a better ... (read entire answer)

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Am I allowed to re apply to McKinsey and BCG again?

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Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Apr 01, 2024

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Hi there, Q: Does the re application ban period for McKinsey and BCG still apply for me (McKinsey says 12-18 months, but BCG did not mention anything regarding that)? If you are applying for the same position, in theor ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 01, 2024 on Apr 01, 2024
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How to mention consulting on your resume

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Most recent answer on Mar 29, 2024

Victoria Christine

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Victoria Christine

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1st&2nd session 33% off|Incoming BCG Consultant ME|President of the Consulting Club|Esade MBA|Offers from McKinsey & BCG

Hello A, When mentioning your current MBB experience on your CV, it's important to highlight your achievements and contributions without -as you already mentioned- disclosing any confidential or sensitive information. H ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 29, 2024 on Mar 29, 2024
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Long application process

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gave the best answer on Dec 25, 2023

Hi there, This isn't too abnormal! There was overhiring a year ago, pipelines have slowed this year, AND we're at end of year. I would reach out in mid-Jan. Remember, you should never pin all your hopes and dreams on on ... (read entire answer)

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BCG Application mistake

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Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

Andreas

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BCG Principal, First/Final Round Interviewer, Post-MBA offers from All Big 3, Experience working for Booz and Accenture

Andreas

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gave the best answer on Feb 23, 2024

BCG Principal, First/Final Round Interviewer, Post-MBA offers from All Big 3, Experience working for Booz and Accenture

My guidance would depend on the office location, i.e. how important is Arabic to your application. For example, if you applied to an office in the US, I wouldn't consider your Arabic language skills very central to you ... (read entire answer)

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Bain's application process

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Most recent answer on Feb 26, 2024

Cristian

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Jan 16, 2024

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Hi there! Sorry to hear about this complication. Basically, the way it works in practice is that your first option office is the one that receives your application, and they decide whether to accept it or not. There a ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 26, 2024 on Feb 26, 2024
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McKinsey - Strong referral one month after the application

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Most recent answer on Jan 15, 2024

Brad

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Brad

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gave the best answer on Jan 12, 2024

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Hi there, Exciting times! You’ve ask a couple of good questions. Let me try to answer them together. At some point, the firm needs to take N number of applicants and distil them down to Y number of interviewees. T ... (read entire answer)

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BCG Application Process - Online Tests

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Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Dec 22, 2023

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Hi there, Q: Are all experienced hires expected to take just 1 of the below tests or a combination? BCG uses different tests depending on the office and role. In most cases, you will have to do the BCG Online Case (num ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 31, 2023 on Dec 31, 2023
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Can you apply for more than one position at McKinsey using the same PSG results?

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Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2023

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 Dec 26, 2023

Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

Hi there, To your questions: Q1: If you applied for for more than one position at the McKinsey portal (you can actually apply to as much as you want), and you got two of these applications status “ in process” that tech ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 30, 2023 on Dec 30, 2023
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Benefits of Referral

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Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2023

Frederic

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Frederic

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gave the best answer on Nov 10, 2023

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Importance of referrals really differs my geography, but in general you can see the following advantages: Expedited Process: In some cases, a strong referral can fast-track your application, bypassing certain stages of ... (read entire answer)

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Does McKinsey shut down over Christmas?

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gave the best answer on Dec 16, 2023

Hi Hannah, Short answer, yes :) That said, YOU should not “shut down” over Christmas. Make sure you're using this time to case prep! Also, please, for the sake of your sanity, stop refreshing your emails :P And, please ... (read entire answer)

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Application ban disappeared after 6 months

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Hi there, That's great! Definitely check with your referrer. The nice thing is this gets them to talk to the recruiters about you and your name becomes more familiar. A few things: Double check the resume is optimal - I ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 16, 2023 on Dec 16, 2023
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Application process

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Honestly, just don't. Network with them to find out when roles are open for you. Then, apply once they are.

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on Dec 01, 2023 on Dec 01, 2023
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Getting into MBB Consulting after graduation with boutique internships

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Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2023

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Heres some reading to help: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-get-a-consulting-internship-tips-and-tricks

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Asked to have another interview round after the "Decision Round". Is this normal?

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Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023

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 Nov 30, 2023

Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

You can check how the recruiting process works from an internal MBB perspective here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/mbb-hiring-hacks-behind-the-curtain-secrets Best, Alberto — Check out my latest case based on ... (read entire answer)

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Format of German Tabular CV Question

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Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 08, 2018

Hi Anonymous, I am German, have worked in consulting in Germany and have seen my share of CVs, so I hope I can help. So first of all: None of the three examples are total no-gos. I would consider No 2 best / sa ... (read entire answer)

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PhD in Geology

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Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Jul 13, 2022

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Hi there, Q: Is it possible to work as a consultant with a phd in geology? Sure. The fact they invited you at McKinsey already confirms your profile fits, otherwise you would have not passed the screening. There are two ... (read entire answer)

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