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Bewerbung Praktikum bei MBB: Bild im Lebenslauf wichtig?

Hallo zusammen,

ich würde mich gerne für ein Praktikum bei MBB bewerben. In Deutschland ist es ja generell gern gesehen, dass ein Bild im Lebenslauf hinzugefügt ist. Gilt das auch für MBB? Oder gelten da andere Regeln?

 

Danke!

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Sidi
Coach
edited on Aug 25, 2024
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 400+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi!

Nein, das gilt für MBB nicht. MBB sind sehr international ausgerichtet. Ein Bild im Lebenslauf wird in Deutschland höchstens toleriert - es ist keinesfalls ein Vorteil.

LG, Sidi

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Dr. Sidi S. Koné

Former Senior Engagement Manager & Interviewer at McKinsey | Former Senior Consultant at BCG | Co-Founder of The MBB Offer Machine™

Anonymous A
on Aug 23, 2023
Danke sehr! Ganz nebenbei ich bewundere eure Menge an Wissen die Ihr auf Youtube präsentiert :). Ist für mich bisher immer sehr hilfreich gewesen! Ich würde gerne mich bald für ein Coaching bei euch bewerben.
Hagen
Coach
edited on Aug 18, 2023
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 8+ years consulting, 8+ years coaching and 7+ years interviewing experience

Hi there,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

  • First of all, and contrary to what other coaches have said, there is no official standard for consulting application files. While more and more career offices of target universities offer resume and cover letter writing courses and templates, which leads to more uniform application files, this has not necessarily anything to do with good practice.
  • Moreover, in case you have a professional application photo of yourself, including it will certainly not be at your disadvantage, even if the advantages will also be very limited.
  • Lastly, as such, I would highly advise you to focus on the content of your application files. Ensure they are tailored to the position and highlight your relevant skills and experiences. That will be more beneficial in making your application stand out.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare your application files, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

(I have now answered in English, so that other users can read my answer, even though I, of course, also speak German)

Ian
Coach
on Dec 01, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there,

If you're able to ask in English I'd love to help!

Deleted user
on Aug 20, 2023

My German is not the best so I'll write the answer in English - you don't need a photo on your resume for MBB (though I know it's standard in Germany to include a photo). So you're fine without!

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Anonymous A
on Aug 23, 2023
Thank you !
on Aug 17, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, 

Actually, consulting CVs are almost exclusively without photos. 

So do try to keep it out. 

Feel free to reach out and I'm happy to share a template you could leverage and which I've developed with my candidates base.

Best,
Cristian

Anonymous A
on Aug 23, 2023
Thank you !
Andi
Coach
on Aug 18, 2023
BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires

Hi, 

die Tendenz zu Profilphotos auf deutschen CVs gilt auch fuer MBB. Dabei handelt es sich eher um einen kulturellen Standard im DACH-Raum als um firmenspezifische Charakteristika. 

Gleichzeitig sollte gesagt sein, dass die Firmen mit oder ohne Photo auf die Qualitaet deines Profils schauen. Ob man ein Photo hat oder nicht spielt hier keine Rolle.

LG Andi

Anonymous A
on Aug 23, 2023
Danke sehr!
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