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Rounding gpa

on Sep 19, 2024

Global

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Benjamin

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Hi, For GPA, the higher the better. Rounding to 1 decimal place is not unreasonable, but I would only do that if the... (read entire answer)

Hi, For GPA, the higher the better. Rounding to 1 decimal place is not unreasonable, but I would only do that if the rounding does not change the degree award (e.g. if you were... (read entire answer)

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Visa sponsorship after post INSEAD MBA

on Sep 18, 2024

Global

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Mohamed

Coach

Hi there! Your extensive and diverse experience can definitely track with a consulting career. Ultimately, your succe... (read entire answer)

Hi there! Your extensive and diverse experience can definitely track with a consulting career. Ultimately, your success in consulting job applications comes down to: 1) Your abi... (read entire answer)

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Issues During Sova Assessment - Should I contact the Bain recruitment office?

on Sep 18, 2024

DACH

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Florian

Coach

Hi there, Sorry to hear! There is no downside in asking --> go for it. Fingers crossed, Florian

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Prolonged Interview Process and Lack of Clarity – How to Proceed?

on Sep 17, 2024

Global

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Florian

Coach

Hi there, It feels like they are stalling the process due to unclear hiring demands... If I were in your shoes, I'd d... (read entire answer)

Hi there, It feels like they are stalling the process due to unclear hiring demands... If I were in your shoes, I'd deprioritize this company for now while still staying in the... (read entire answer)

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Email Recruiter After Applying?

on Sep 17, 2024

USA

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Dennis

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Hi there, sure you can do that - just to keep the person in the loop and have them hear it from you rather than just... (read entire answer)

Hi there, sure you can do that - just to keep the person in the loop and have them hear it from you rather than just see your name on some file. However, since you already appli... (read entire answer)

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Does a Master’s degree work necessarily in German MBB?

on Sep 16, 2024

DACH

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Ariadna

Coach

Hi there, I think for a German MBB continuing with a master after you already have a bachelor degree will be signifi... (read entire answer)

Hi there, I think for a German MBB continuing with a master after you already have a bachelor degree will be significantly more valuable (and the natural course of action). Wh... (read entire answer)

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Downsides of working in consulting

on Sep 16, 2024

DACH

1 Answer

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Top answer by

Felix

Working on exceptional projects on management level comes with a price – no doubt. You should be aware of alternating... (read entire answer)

Working on exceptional projects on management level comes with a price – no doubt. You should be aware of alternating, but high workloads and more travelling compared to other p... (read entire answer)

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How often do you travel to the client site?

on Sep 16, 2024

DACH

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Marina

Actually, this depends very much on the project. As I personally do a lot of projects with industrial clients, we wor... (read entire answer)

Actually, this depends very much on the project. As I personally do a lot of projects with industrial clients, we work on site a lot. In my current project, for example, I usual... (read entire answer)

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Marina

Thanks for your question. Generally speaking, I have to say that no two days in the life of a consultant are the same... (read entire answer)

Thanks for your question. Generally speaking, I have to say that no two days in the life of a consultant are the same. The reason for this is of course the different project set... (read entire answer)

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Struggling to Pass McKinsey's CV Screening Despite Strong Referrals and Experience – Seeking Advice

on Sep 16, 2024

Europe

2 Answers

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Alessa

Coach

Hey, I definitively get your concern and I am sorry to hear! It sounds like you're in a strong position overall, bu... (read entire answer)

Hey, I definitively get your concern and I am sorry to hear! It sounds like you're in a strong position overall, but McKinsey's CV screening can be particularly tough due to h... (read entire answer)

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Am I in over my head? In the midst of a Bain application

on Sep 16, 2024

DACH

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Francesco

Coach

Hi there, Congratulations on your career so far; you have already accomplished a lot at a young age! In terms of your... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Congratulations on your career so far; you have already accomplished a lot at a young age! In terms of your questions: 1) Is my experience sufficient to succeed in the... (read entire answer)

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How to calculate the Market Share?

on Sep 16, 2024

Global

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Anonymous

Hello Mateusz, By "mathemathically", you mean they asked you for a specific formula ? If yes, I would approach it... (read entire answer)

Hello Mateusz, By "mathemathically", you mean they asked you for a specific formula ? If yes, I would approach it this way: 1. Define the demand: define the number of mobil... (read entire answer)

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Can yous transition from consulting(Tier 2/Big 4) to PE/VC/HF with a top tier MBA?

on Sep 14, 2024

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Benjamin

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Hi, Yes this is possible. I was from a T2, and I knew someone from there who went to H/S/W and then a bulge for M&A.

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Does work life balance improve with time?

on Sep 14, 2024

Global

8 Answers

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Anonymous

Fantastic question! The short answer - if you are savvy you can have a good work life balance over time otherwise N... (read entire answer)

Fantastic question! The short answer - if you are savvy you can have a good work life balance over time otherwise NO :). Plunge in and work hard in the early days (1-2 years)... (read entire answer)

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"What Else?"

on Sep 14, 2024

Global

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Alessa

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Hey! To answer your question: Normally “what else” points to some facts that are still missing in your analysis/bra... (read entire answer)

Hey! To answer your question: Normally “what else” points to some facts that are still missing in your analysis/brainstorming. I would never intentionally hold back points sin... (read entire answer)

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If you could choose to be anywhere on this earth now, where would you be?

on Sep 13, 2024

Global

36 Answers

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Aws

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All, Describe an area which shows authenticity and a personality trait that is sought after in consulting. For ex... (read entire answer)

All, Describe an area which shows authenticity and a personality trait that is sought after in consulting. For example: I would be doing X sport with my friends Or... (read entire answer)

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Wie wichtig ist es an einem Bürostandort zu wohnen und wie teilt sich das räumliche Arbeiten auf Büro/Klient/Homeoffice auf? Danke!

on Sep 13, 2024

DACH

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Max

Du solltest tatsächlich an deinem Bürostandort auch einen Wohnsitz haben. Wie oft man im Büro, beim Kunden oder auch... (read entire answer)

Du solltest tatsächlich an deinem Bürostandort auch einen Wohnsitz haben. Wie oft man im Büro, beim Kunden oder auch zu Hause ist, ist tatsächlich sehr projektabhängig. Ich hatt... (read entire answer)

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Workload bei Roland Berger

on Sep 13, 2024

DACH

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Max

Aus meiner persönlichen Sicht hängt der Workload sehr vom Projekt und der Projektphase ab. Daher ist es schwer, deine... (read entire answer)

Aus meiner persönlichen Sicht hängt der Workload sehr vom Projekt und der Projektphase ab. Daher ist es schwer, deine Frage konkret zu beantworten. Consulting ist sicherlich kei... (read entire answer)

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How to get the best digital asset recovery experts?

on Sep 13, 2024

Global

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Steige ich bei Roland Berger in DACH als Generalist ein?

on Sep 13, 2024

DACH

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Felix

"I am an automotive engineer by heart. But I also have a strong interest in other areas, such as entrepreneurship. At... (read entire answer)

"I am an automotive engineer by heart. But I also have a strong interest in other areas, such as entrepreneurship. At Roland Berger, I'm a generalist with a common theme. And yo... (read entire answer)

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