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What are the chances I can convert this big4 internship after partner round?

Audit & Assurance Big4 Deloitte Ernst & Young india internship KPMG Partner Interview PwC

Most recent answer on Mar 31, 2024

Brad

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Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call

Brad

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gave the best answer on Jan 26, 2024

Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call

Hi there, Although strange, I read this as positive. The Partner wouldn’t show up or would cancel the interview if it was a no. The only reason I can think that they actually turned up is that it would be poor form if ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 31, 2024 on Mar 31, 2024
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MBB India undergrad hiring

india Undergraduate

Most recent answer on May 29, 2023

Agrim

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BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting

Agrim

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gave the best answer on Aug 24, 2021

BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting

Majority of MBB/consult hiring in India is done through campus placements from IITs and IIMs. Lateral/non-campus hiring is not a high-volume segment compared to rest of the world. That said, the reception of your profil ... (read entire answer)

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on May 29, 2023 on May 29, 2023
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Regarding prospect of employment in top consulting firm

BCG McKinsey and Bain campus recruiting india job Jobs in consulting compnay MBA Experience MBB mbb big4 McKinsey & Company recruitment

Most recent answer on Mar 26, 2023

Francesco

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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Mar 24, 2023

#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi Srishti, Q: What should I do now? I would love to hear your suggestions. If the only option you have is India due to languages and visa and you cannot use campus recruitment, the best thing would be to find a strong ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 26, 2023 on Mar 26, 2023
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MBB hiring

Hiring Timeline india MBB South east asia

Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2023

Florian

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Florian

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gave the best answer on Feb 15, 2023

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hi there, I would definitely go via the networking route as you are a. trying to understand the landscape and hiring situation b. an experienced hire It's a win-win if you reach out to current consultants and HR in targ ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 28, 2023 on Feb 28, 2023
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B.B.A (Marketing) graduate with 4.5 years work experience want to get in MBB India.

Advice Experienced india management consulting MBB McKinsey & Company non-MBA

Most recent answer on Feb 11, 2023

gave the best answer on Feb 11, 2023

Hi there, I hope you networked and got a professional review of your resume! If you're really willing to do whatever it takes, you need to dedicate time, energy and resources to optimizing your resume and networking ext ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 11, 2023 on Feb 11, 2023
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Break into American consulting as an international student

india international student Summer Internship visa

Most recent answer on Jun 09, 2022

gave the best answer on Jun 07, 2022

Hi there, To be very honest/transparent it is hard. It is not impossible, and to get there you'll have to network aggressively. My view is you should try “both”. You can select multiple offices in an application. Networ ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 09, 2022 on Jun 09, 2022
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I am exploring EY-Parthenon India office at the Manager level. Queries

Corporate Strategy EY-Parthenon india

Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2021

gave the best answer on Mar 25, 2021

Hi there, This is an excellent "excuse" to network! These are great questions to be reaching out with to current consultants! In general, the paths are similar around the world. Here is some useful info to get you ... (read entire answer)

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I got an interview at BCG London but my circumstances have changed and I need to move to India.

BCG india International London

Most recent answer on Jun 21, 2021

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 11, 2021

A friend of mine from the MBA went through the same situation. He had an offer at BCG in one country, then he wanted to relocate (out of personal reasons) to another country and he had to go throught the whole interview ... (read entire answer)

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Applying to Bain and Co. in Bengaluru, India (Referral vs. Direct Approach)

Bain & Company bengaluru india

Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2021

Anonymous gave the best answer on May 26, 2020

Dear A, I would definitely recommend you to apply through the referral, since you are not from the target school. So pin to the partner or senior consultant and see, who response to you. Good luck, André

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MBB Hiring in Middle East, India and SouthEast Asia

Bain BCG india MBB Mck Middle East South east asia

Most recent answer on Nov 03, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 29, 2020

Hi A, McKinsey Dubai is still hiring, but on a very slow pace as well as Bain. BCG us not hiring at the moment. However, most of the firms including Tier-2 companies will resume hiring in Dubai starting from September ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 03, 2020 on Nov 03, 2020
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I'm from India and want to get into MBB, how?

enter consulting india MBB

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Robert

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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Robert

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gave the best answer on Mar 03, 2020

McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Hi Anonymous! A friend of mine was in a similar position some years ago, and what actually worked for him was quite easy at the end of the day. He was networking heavily to get in touch with both former and active M ... (read entire answer)

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