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I got accepted to 2 job offers, which one would you advice ?

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Most recent answer on Oct 30, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 30, 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
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gave the best answer on Oct 30, 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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should I give up a promising lead to wait for Mckinsey interviews outcome?

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Most recent answer on Oct 24, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 10, 2022) is from:
Emily
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Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad
Emily
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Ex McKinsey EM & interviewer (5 yrs) USA & UK| Coached / interviewed 300 +|Free 15 min intro| Stanford MBA|Non-trad
Congratulations on things going well with the PE side! McKinsey will hurry along when they know that you're under a time pressure. Message the recruiter and tell them that you have an offer that's about to expire (give ... (read entire answer)
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Protiviti management/strategy consulting?

career choice Career start
Most recent answer on Jul 05, 2022
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Ashwin
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Ex Consulting Director | Bain and company , Deloitte| INSEAD
Ashwin
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gave the best answer on Jul 05, 2022
Ex Consulting Director | Bain and company , Deloitte| INSEAD
You could compare Protiviti to Big 4 audit firms  that also have large consulting businesses similar to KPMG, Deloitte etc. However, problems that Protiviti consultants will solve will be more related to functional stra ... (read entire answer)
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Need a bit of a suggestion about Masters vs Mckinsey

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Most recent answer on Dec 29, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 16, 2021) is from:
Ken
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Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
Ken
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gave the best answer on Mar 16, 2021
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
As mentioned already by others, choosing to work in Insights & Capability with the hopes of switching to the BA track is misguided advice... it's also worth realising that if you were to join McKinsey in a Insights ... (read entire answer)
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Career choice: Hope for BCG or accept current offer

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Most recent answer on Aug 25, 2021
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Andrew
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Recent Bain SF | UVa Recruiting Lead | Experienced on Both Sides of the Table
Andrew
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gave the best answer on Aug 25, 2021
Recent Bain SF | UVa Recruiting Lead | Experienced on Both Sides of the Table
Hi there! This is a tough situation. I would first decide whether you'd rather be employed with BCG in the Middle East or one of the other two options in Europe. People can get trapped into the “MBB or bust” mindset, an ... (read entire answer)
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Better Move before T-15 MBA

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Most recent answer on May 07, 2021
The best answer (on May 06, 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 May 06, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, First, congratulations on both offers! You have a good problem to have. Now, the first point I would make is: How could you not specialize? Any role you take is technically specializing! Don't get fussed u ... (read entire answer)
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What are the reasons behind someone deciding to pursue a long-term management consulting career?

career choice management consulting
Most recent answer on Apr 14, 2021
The best answer (on Apr 12, 2021) is from:
Denis
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Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews
Denis
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gave the best answer on Apr 12, 2021
Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews
Intellectual curious In need of established platform to perform work Desire to be Partner / Director / MD Hardcore risk aversion Comfortable with not becoming ultra rich but still desire to become wealthy Co ... (read entire answer)
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LEK vs Procter & Gamble ?

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Most recent answer on Mar 26, 2021
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Mar 24, 2021
It's about long-term stability (both career and work-life balance) vs. Short-term hard work and quicker climbing th corporate ladder. Some info on P&G to help you decide: I interned at P&G a couple of years ag ... (read entire answer)
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I don't speak the local language now, would going to a big-4 advisory for 3 years and learn the language a good detour?

Career Advising career choice career move career progression Career start
Most recent answer on May 26, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on May 26, 2020
Dear A, I'm very much familiar with your situation. Good friend of mine also had the same situation, when she moved to Germany after MBA without speaking German language. It's always recommendable to stay where you cur ... (read entire answer)
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Money now vs. BCG on my CV

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Question edited on Oct 20, 2018
The best answer (on Oct 19, 2018) is from:
Guennael
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Guennael
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gave the best answer on Oct 19, 2018
Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews
Congrats on the offer. 30% is a lot of money, so o definitely understand. Still, I want to make sure you place things in perspective: - First, the salary at BCG will increase at >10% CAGR. In 2 years after the next ... (read entire answer)
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Head of Staff: CEO office or associate at McK/BCGBain?

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Recent activity on May 03, 2018
The best answer (on Apr 27, 2018) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Apr 27, 2018
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Hi Anonymous, Interesting question. I believe it completely depends on where do you see yourself in 3-5 years, how much you want to keep options open vs specialize early and on the actual growth opportunity of the PE ... (read entire answer)
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