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MBB Publications to improve business sense?

3 hrs ago

Asia

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Alessa

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Hey, a list of high-quality MBB publications and other resources can help you improve your business acumen, especiall... (read entire answer)

Hey, a list of high-quality MBB publications and other resources can help you improve your business acumen, especially in the Financial Industry, Consumer sector, and Technology... (read entire answer)

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After joining MBB, should I continue casing to sharpen my consulting skill?

3 hrs ago

Global

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Brian

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Technical aspects of a case interview toolkit does not really apply realistically well in a real study setting. Struc... (read entire answer)

Technical aspects of a case interview toolkit does not really apply realistically well in a real study setting. Structuring and top down communication will obviously benefit fro... (read entire answer)

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Base Salary negotiation - Offer from BCG

3 hrs ago

Global

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Fathu

Coach

Hello and congratulations on the offer! Glassdoor is usually directionally accurate in developed markets since they w... (read entire answer)

Hello and congratulations on the offer! Glassdoor is usually directionally accurate in developed markets since they would have enough data points for the range shownYes, your ap... (read entire answer)

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Assessment of Profile for Big3 Consulting Firm Interview

3 hrs ago

Asia

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Francesco

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Hi Francesca, Q: Given this background, do you believe my CV is competitive enough to warrant a callback for an inter... (read entire answer)

Hi Francesca, Q: Given this background, do you believe my CV is competitive enough to warrant a callback for an interview at a Big3 consulting firm? Your profile looks ok. The b... (read entire answer)

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Is it appropriate to contact McKinsey consultants through LinkedIn?

3 hrs ago

Asia

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Brian

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McKinsey recruiting will typically pair you with a junior associate or associate to casecoach you at least once in an... (read entire answer)

McKinsey recruiting will typically pair you with a junior associate or associate to casecoach you at least once in an official capacity. if they dont, please request for one In... (read entire answer)

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BCG vs Bain in the US?

3 hrs ago

USA

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Alessa

Coach

Hey! First of all congrats! :) I think, it’s definitely worth asking BCG if they would consider transferring your of... (read entire answer)

Hey! First of all congrats! :) I think, it’s definitely worth asking BCG if they would consider transferring your offer to the city where you have Bain’s offer. As you said, th... (read entire answer)

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BCG or Bain?

3 hrs ago

Middle East

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Alessa

Coach

Hey there! Congrats on the offer! I can relate to this situation since I also had the choice between two firms(McKins... (read entire answer)

Hey there! Congrats on the offer! I can relate to this situation since I also had the choice between two firms(McKinsey & BCG). In my opinion, it depends on several factors, su... (read entire answer)

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Bain USA Round 2 AC

3 hrs ago

USA

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Alessa

Coach

Hey! To prepare for Bain's Round 2 Associate Consultant interviews, focus on the following key areas. First, expect m... (read entire answer)

Hey! To prepare for Bain's Round 2 Associate Consultant interviews, focus on the following key areas. First, expect more complex cases that require you to drive the discussion,... (read entire answer)

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Alessa

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Hey! As far as I know, for graduate schemes at MBB in London, applications generally have set deadlines rather than r... (read entire answer)

Hey! As far as I know, for graduate schemes at MBB in London, applications generally have set deadlines rather than rolling admissions. BCG and Bain both provide specific deadli... (read entire answer)

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Would adding a weird hobby on my cover letter be seen as inappropriate for MBB UK?

3 hrs ago

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Brian

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Frankly whatever you have, unless you are an olympic medallist, 30 under 30 or some humanitarian champion / award win... (read entire answer)

Frankly whatever you have, unless you are an olympic medallist, 30 under 30 or some humanitarian champion / award winner isnt going to move the needle or mask your scores. With... (read entire answer)

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Effective email & laptop folder structure?

3 hrs ago

Global

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Alessa

Coach

Hey! Interesting question! Based on my experience at McKinsey at would suggest you the following: For email, conside... (read entire answer)

Hey! Interesting question! Based on my experience at McKinsey at would suggest you the following: For email, consider using a project-based structure instead of generic folders... (read entire answer)

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Hostile interviewer @ McKinsey

3 hrs ago

Asia

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Alessa

Coach

Hey there! From my experience as an interviewer at McKinsey, encountering hostile interviewers is uncommon, but it do... (read entire answer)

Hey there! From my experience as an interviewer at McKinsey, encountering hostile interviewers is uncommon, but it does occasionally happen, particularly at other firms like BCG... (read entire answer)

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Hello, I would like to know if it is possible to work for a big 4 company on a OPT in the US and then move back to the original country in of of the company's office there ? I assume that because big 4 usually don't hire entry level international students or am I wrong ?

11 hrs ago

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If you wrote a book/newspaper about your life, what would be the title?

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At this point in your life: Would you rather learn or earn money?

17 hrs ago

Global

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I personally love to learn new things. Of course earning money is important to live a good live but for me learning i... (read entire answer)

I personally love to learn new things. Of course earning money is important to live a good live but for me learning is very important. That is also why I am interested in consul... (read entire answer)

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Any help or advice with my Supply chain case for a startup in herbal blends(high School thesis )

on Oct 06, 2024

Europe

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Alessa

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Hey! I would additionally look into those factos: Ingredient and Product Specifications: List of ingredients, includ... (read entire answer)

Hey! I would additionally look into those factos: Ingredient and Product Specifications: List of ingredients, including their shelf life (THT).Supply Chain and Logistics Data:... (read entire answer)

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What is going with Hong Kong/ Singapore and other Asian countries in terms of hiring? Do I need to speak local language?

on Oct 05, 2024

Asia

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Benjamin

Coach

Hi, For HK mandarin is highly preferred, although at least for BCG there are quite a fewnon-mandarin speakers who are... (read entire answer)

Hi, For HK mandarin is highly preferred, although at least for BCG there are quite a fewnon-mandarin speakers who are in the HK office though that means you are limited to the c... (read entire answer)

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Seeking Advice on Reapplying to MBB After CTL

on Oct 05, 2024

Global

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Kairavee

Coach

Hi there, When reapplying, you'll likely be asked why you're not returning to your previous employer. My recommendat... (read entire answer)

Hi there, When reapplying, you'll likely be asked why you're not returning to your previous employer. My recommendation is to focus on the new firm’s specific appeal. You shoul... (read entire answer)

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Referral only for getting interview?

on Oct 05, 2024

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Florian

Coach

Hi there, Only relevant for screening; once you move to the interviews, everyone starts from scratch. Interviewers ar... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Only relevant for screening; once you move to the interviews, everyone starts from scratch. Interviewers are not even aware of referralsNo, but the networking that goe... (read entire answer)

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Role models known for exceptional speaking skills?

on Oct 05, 2024

Global

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Top answer by

Florian

Coach

Hi there, If you want to dive deeper into consulting communication, I can recommend The Pyramid Principle by Barbara... (read entire answer)

Hi there, If you want to dive deeper into consulting communication, I can recommend The Pyramid Principle by Barbara Minto or my own book Consulting Career Secrets. For videos,... (read entire answer)

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