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Ideas for short-term, remote ways to gain consulting experience prior to MBB application?

Bain & Company BCG CV McKinsey recruiting

Most recent answer 6 hours ago

Gero

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Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer

Gero

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gave the best answer 24 hours ago

Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer

Hi there, Great question- I am curious to see where this post will go and what others can add to help you out with some actionable ideas!Specific ideasI would:- Try to get on “Consulting-like” projects at your full-time ... (read entire answer)

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Consulting Industry in the UK

consulting recruiting

Most recent answer on Apr 23, 2024

Krithika

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Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert

Krithika

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gave the best answer on Apr 17, 2024

Top-tier Life Sciences Case Interview Coach| MBA2026 LBS Admit | Consulting Expert

With the consulting industry facing challenges due to broad cuts across Tier 1 and Tier 2 firms, including MBB, it's a bit of a mixed bag in terms of hiring. I've heard from contacts that McKinsey, for instance, is curr ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 23, 2024 on Apr 23, 2024
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What are the odds I can make a successful pivot into MBB consulting?

Application Bain & Company BCG graduate program MBB McKinsey recruiting strategy consulting

Most recent answer on Apr 23, 2024

Kevin

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McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

Kevin

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gave the best answer on Apr 23, 2024

McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

Hi there, It sounds like you're approaching this pivot with a great deal of thought and strategic planning, which is exactly the right way. You're right — at least for McKinsey, you will likely apply as a full-time Busi ... (read entire answer)

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Looking for exciting discussions from the community?

Is it possible to transition into MBB for a person in their 30s? (details below)

Entrepreneurship Experienced MBB recruiting

Most recent answer on Apr 22, 2024

Nish

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Ex BCG | MBB | Tier 2 | Building a Problem Solving Mindset | 6yrs of Consulting experience in Asia & Europe

Nish

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gave the best answer on Apr 21, 2024

Ex BCG | MBB | Tier 2 | Building a Problem Solving Mindset | 6yrs of Consulting experience in Asia & Europe

Hi Ronaq Short answer is yes, its possible for a person in their 30s to transition into MBB. I joined BCG a month after my 30th birthday :) You have a stellar background and my recommendation would be the following in d ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 22, 2024 on Apr 22, 2024
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Recruitment Season

doha MBA graduate recruiting Saudi Arabia South Africa

Most recent answer on Apr 22, 2024

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 Apr 22, 2024

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

Hi there, Q: I would like to know when is the recruitment season for MBB offices in South Africa, Doha, and Saudi Arabia. They should have it reported on their sites; if that’s not the case, the only option would be to ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 22, 2024 on Apr 22, 2024
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Consulting Profile

Bain BCG europe Latam MBB recruiting Referral

Most recent answer on Apr 22, 2024

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 Apr 18, 2024

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, I would advise you to explicitly ask for the referral at the end of your conversation. It's important to be clear about your intentions af ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 22, 2024 on Apr 22, 2024
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10 days no response after final interview with T2

recruiting

Question edited on Apr 10, 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 10, 2024

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

Hi there, before offer decisions are communicated after the final round, they have to be aligned between HR and the interviewers in the process. This can sometimes take time for various reasons. A few common ones are li ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Client Development Hub- Location Analyst

application process Latin America MBB McKinsey recruiting Referral

Question edited on Apr 10, 2024

Kevin

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McKinsey | PhD in Biostats

Kevin

Expert

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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Workshop: Pathways to Successful Consulting Recruiting

recruiting successful workshop

Most recent answer on Apr 09, 2024

Charlotte

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on Apr 09, 2024 on Apr 09, 2024
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Bain SOVA Assessment Performance

Bain & Company MBB recruiting SOVA

Most recent answer on Apr 02, 2024

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

Expert

gave the best answer on Apr 02, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Sorry to hear that the test didn't go according to expectations. Most offices will judge the results of the test together with your CV, CL, and referral (if applicable). But at this point there's nothing that you can ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 02, 2024 on Apr 02, 2024
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Bain SOVA Assesment

Bain & Company consulting MBB MBB recruiting process recruiting SOVA

Most recent answer on Mar 29, 2024

Cristian

Expert

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

Expert

gave the best answer on Mar 28, 2024

#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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on Mar 29, 2024 on Mar 29, 2024
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Chance of getting a full time offer despite low GPA (but also in MBB already)

analyst associate consulting New recruiting

Most recent answer on Mar 26, 2024

Cristian

Expert

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

Expert

gave the best answer on Mar 25, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

You have a cool profile, and I wouldn't worry too much about your GPA. Depending on the firm and the region, some recruiters don't even look at the GPA. The most important thing to get right in that sense if how you pr ... (read entire answer)

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Advice for a Final year student looking to improve their candidacy

Application Australia Bain BCG Big 4 Boston Consulting Group management consulting McKinsey & Company recruiting

Most recent answer on Mar 18, 2024

Sohini

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Ex- Strategy Consultant ZS Associate | Commercial Strategy Director | Michigan MBA | Pharma/Financial Svc. /Tech Expert

Sohini

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gave the best answer on Mar 15, 2024

Ex- Strategy Consultant ZS Associate | Commercial Strategy Director | Michigan MBA | Pharma/Financial Svc. /Tech Expert

Hi, Since you already have a consulting offer, asssuming what you want to improve your candidacy for MBB - I would suggest you reach out to alumni from your university who have worked at MBBs, and try to get their advi ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 18, 2024 on Mar 18, 2024
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BCG Recruiter Question

BCG MBB Recruiter recruiting

Most recent answer on Mar 13, 2024

Niklas

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McKinsey Jr. Engagement Manager | Interviewer at McK| Coached numerous candidates to secure MBB offers | University of Oxford

Niklas

Expert

gave the best answer on Mar 09, 2024

McKinsey Jr. Engagement Manager | Interviewer at McK| Coached numerous candidates to secure MBB offers | University of Oxford

Hi, thanks for sharing this. I would not interpret too much into the recruiter not answering for one day. MBB consultancies tend to have a highly professional recruitment process, so they will usually not "leave you han ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 13, 2024 on Mar 13, 2024
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Bain Madrid Office

Bain & Company Madrid MBB recruiting

Most recent answer on Mar 13, 2024

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 11, 2024

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions: First of all, while this does not seem to be the official process of providing a referral, you can most likely assume that “uploading your resume” has s ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 13, 2024 on Mar 13, 2024
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Seeking Insights on Global Consulting Recruitment

recruiting recruiting season

Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024

Madjid

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McKinsey engagement manager with experience coaching candidates

Madjid

Expert

gave the best answer on Jan 30, 2024

McKinsey engagement manager with experience coaching candidates

Hi Jad, Hope you are well. Like many of the answers below I would suggest not to try to change location preference based on estimating a “boom” somewhere. Normally when applying to MBB firms you need to have a great rea ... (read entire answer)

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Alvarez & Marsal Australia

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity recruiting salary

Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

Cristian

Expert

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

Expert

gave the best answer on Feb 12, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi Nick! I have worked with A&M candidates, though not specifically for Australia - typically, they had 2 rounds with candidate-led cases and personal fit components (mostly centred around motivation, less so long M ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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BCG LATAM Referral Question

BCG Latin America MBB recruiting

Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

gave the best answer on Jan 11, 2024

Hi there, Nice networking! Definitely wait. If there's nothing in a week, feel free to lightly followup with the person. Make sure your resume and cover letter are good to go for the application. Fingers crossed for you ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Question on behalf of all who are currently prepping

recruiting

Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

gave the best answer on Feb 13, 2024

Hi there, Love the question. And, I really understand the discouragement - it's hard. I completely agree with Florian here - the market is looking better. All you have to do is look at online forums like this one, Fishb ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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UK consulting - Best way to track vacancies in the firms and what firms I should target

recruiting vacation

Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024

Francesco

Expert

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

Francesco

Expert

gave the best answer on Feb 14, 2024

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

Hi there, 1) Could you please advise on the best way to search for/track vacancies in consulting firms if you don't have strong network connections with HRs I would recommend the following: Check the information online ... (read entire answer)

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