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Hi there, There are two things worth mentioning here: 1. Difficulty of getting accepted into the office: I don't have access to actual hiring data (no one outside of MBB HR would), but from what I have heard, Dubai is ... (read entire answer)

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What things can a medical student do to build a stellar application to consulting?

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Hi there, I assume you have thought about that before: Some Consulting expertise. It helps trying to land offers at less selective firms to build experience in the industry before you apply to MBB and similar companies. ... (read entire answer)

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Application Status

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Hi there, It means that someone internally made some changes to your application (e.g., moved a file around). There's nothing to overthink here! Rather focus on things you can influence, i.e. your case prep. All the bes ... (read entire answer)

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Application filtered out due to school?

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Florian

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Hi there, I am sorry to hear about the setback! From the outside (without seeing the document) it is difficult to provide a realistic assessment. However, in my opinion, it could be due to two factors or potentially a c ... (read entire answer)

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Hi Soumya, When applying to consulting firms, you should ensure you are well-prepared, meaning you have practiced cases, polished your CV and cover letter, and have a good understanding of the firm's values and the req ... (read entire answer)

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How to use my time properly for case prep?

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Sidi

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Hi MorningStar47, By and large, most (or probably all) casebooks, YouTube videos, etc. on the market (mostly created by authors who have been still very junior when they left Consulting or did not even work in Consultin ... (read entire answer)

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Probably bombed my 1st interview for 1st round - asking opinion

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Hi, Congratulations on interviewing with BCG. Given your work experience and your MBA, I assume you are interviewing for the role of consultant. Regarding your recent interview, I understand that you may feel uncertain ... (read entire answer)

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Second layer of framework

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Hi there, Short answer, yes. The second layer of the framework is where you can showcase your unique take on the problem and also demonstrate how structured you are in your answer. The first layer of the framework is o ... (read entire answer)

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MBA sponsorship

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Hi there, This question is dependent on the firm policy. But from my experience, yes, MBA sponsorship is available to Engagement Managers (AKA project leaders). One thing you may want to consider is also specific geogr ... (read entire answer)

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Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about the rejection from McKinsey! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, a partner referral will certainly help you in the screening phase of t ... (read entire answer)

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Can I apply for internships in consulting even after graduation?

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I am afraid you are working under some false (and even dangerous) assumptions. You are assuming that in your situation it will be easier to get the internship than the full time job. This is not true. You are also assum ... (read entire answer)

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How to prep 1st round of interviews with BCG in less than 1 week?

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Hi there, 1) Can you give me any recommendations / advice / resources / tips / etc. in order to best prepare with the time I have? As a main recommendation, if you don’t feel you can be ready in 8 days (I don’t see it a ... (read entire answer)

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Hi, currently working at Monitor. Strategy and business design unit is a sub-unit of Monitor, together with M&A. It will remain true even after the review of Deloitte's storefront, which will be effective from Octob ... (read entire answer)

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Shall I accept Uber, Amazon or try to get into a tier 2 before MBBs applications?

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All the options are great. And in a market that is not amazing at the moment, I'd go for whatever is on the table. So if you have the Amazon offer, go for it and, in parallel, pursue consulting. That's also going to ... (read entire answer)

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Hi there, I would suggest letting the recruiter know about having taken the test before. It is likely that it would come up later in the interview process, which may lead to your application being rejected if you have ... (read entire answer)

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Hi there! Let me take your questions one by one: 1. Do I have to list the second job on my resume even though it was extremely short? (< 3 months) No, you do not have to. If you think this role is not supporting your ... (read entire answer)

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Market Sizing Answer is off but structure and thought process is fine

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Yes! Approach is fine, even if number is a little bit off. A few extra tips to make sure things actually work out well during the case interview (after you have laid out the structure and go into the numbers): Ask the ... (read entire answer)

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1 year is the minimum and 2 is recommended. Hiring for MBB is global so all offices will know the outcome of your application. In general it is only recommended to apply once you have clear career progression to speak o ... (read entire answer)

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There is no exact cut-off point. And the reality is that even if there was, it wouldn't be public knowledge. You can think of a funnel. These firms receive lots of applications (CV + CL + referral), then they ask the ... (read entire answer)

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Hi! Well, for some reason, people always obsess about candidate-led vs. interviewer-led, but there is no such thing as a pure "candidate-led structure" or "interviewer-led structure". It simply does not exist! Firstly, ... (read entire answer)

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