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When Should I stop doing cases

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Hey there, 1. How to get ready for every case The key reason why candidates fail their case interviews and don't improve with practice is because they never learn the right appr... (read entire answer)

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Looking to Lateral to MBB After A Year of Trading at an Investment Bank

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Q1) Can I get to MBB possessing 1 year of experience in investment banking? Q2) Are these firms hiring people with s... (read entire answer)

Q1) Can I get to MBB possessing 1 year of experience in investment banking? Q2) Are these firms hiring people with such prior experience? Hi, there I hope you are well. Glad to... (read entire answer)

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SHL online test

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The answer should be fourth from the left (white square, black circle, black triangle, white hexagon). One thing that’s easy to see is that the 3rd and 6th rows duplicate each o... (read entire answer)

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Shall I withdraw my application for a role that I don't meet the criteria for?

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Hi there, you could wait and see if you even get invited to take the coding test for the analytics role or if the rec... (read entire answer)

Hi there, you could wait and see if you even get invited to take the coding test for the analytics role or if the recruiters think your profile doesn't really match the requirem... (read entire answer)

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Is it common for Europeans to start their consulting career in Saudi Arabia

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Hey! Im a consultant with 2 years of experience from western europe (dont speak arabic) and am moving to Riyadh to join a T2 firm in a few months. In fact many young europeans... (read entire answer)

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Consulting incidents- work ethics

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Hi there! From my experience in the Middle East, it can certainly be challenging sometimes to get access to good data... (read entire answer)

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Postponing McKinsey interview

on Nov 04, 2024

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Here is a helpful and recent thread on a similar question. If you’re unprepared, it is always smart to ask for more t... (read entire answer)

Here is a helpful and recent thread on a similar question. If you’re unprepared, it is always smart to ask for more time. Their recruiting team has already given you a timeline... (read entire answer)

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Second-Round Interviews at BCG

on Nov 04, 2024

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Hi, Congratulations on reaching the second interview stage! To strengthen your structure, I recommend becoming very comfortable with the frameworks provided in PrepLounge's cour... (read entire answer)

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How possible is it for a business info and cybersecurity undergraduate with a Tech Consulting firm business background to break into MBB ?

on Nov 04, 2024

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Will need a little bit more information to give you a concrete answer. (In which school are you studying, which MBA w... (read entire answer)

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Career switch from AE at SaaS startup to entry-level MBB?

on Nov 04, 2024

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Hi there, First, consider asking yourself why consulting appeals to you - whether it’s the learning curve, the proble... (read entire answer)

Hi there, First, consider asking yourself why consulting appeals to you - whether it’s the learning curve, the problem-solving, or the prestige of working at MBB. This clarity m... (read entire answer)

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Experienced Hire- Did not perform well for SOLVE, haven't hear back should I continue prep?

on Nov 04, 2024

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About importance: It is important but score will only be one part of your application, they will also look at resume and cover letter. The game only won't be sufficient to rejec... (read entire answer)

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Why don’t MBB firms just reject you straight away if they know they don’t want you?

on Nov 04, 2024

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Timelines vary across offices, but BCG tends to send a response within two weeks. I know the feeling, but I’d encoura... (read entire answer)

Timelines vary across offices, but BCG tends to send a response within two weeks. I know the feeling, but I’d encourage you to have some empathy and patience for the recruiting... (read entire answer)

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Strategy& DACH positioning

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Hi there, No, not even close. Situation has worsened since the acquisition by PWC.Potentially a higher salary (not su... (read entire answer)

Hi there, No, not even close. Situation has worsened since the acquisition by PWC.Potentially a higher salary (not sure but would make sense to attract cross-offer holders).Coul... (read entire answer)

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i want to ask about how solve a case study? like if i open one of the cases from the library i do not know from where to start and how to move to the next

on Nov 04, 2024

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Anderson

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Hi, Manar. If you are starting to the case interview preparation world and want to have an idea of what the intervie... (read entire answer)

Hi, Manar. If you are starting to the case interview preparation world and want to have an idea of what the interview process looks like, I suggest you watch a couple of videos... (read entire answer)

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Should I Apply Widely or Focus on Specific Firms for Consulting Internships?

on Nov 03, 2024

Middle East

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Florian

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Hi there, I would apply to all firms for internship positions. It increases your chances to land an offerYou go throu... (read entire answer)

Hi there, I would apply to all firms for internship positions. It increases your chances to land an offerYou go through a lot of real-world practiceIf a target firm takes you as... (read entire answer)

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How do I not care?

on Nov 03, 2024

Global

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Florian

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Hi there,There is a lot to unpack here, mainly related to your mindset. Each of the MBBs is just some company among... (read entire answer)

Hi there,There is a lot to unpack here, mainly related to your mindset. Each of the MBBs is just some company among many great firms to work for and start your career with. Lif... (read entire answer)

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I was late to my interview. Should I send a thank you email?

on Nov 03, 2024

Global

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Vinicius

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Thank you emails are always a smart move! Don’t sweat it too much. If the conversation went well, you just have to ho... (read entire answer)

Thank you emails are always a smart move! Don’t sweat it too much. If the conversation went well, you just have to hope your interviewer will show some grace. Your note should h... (read entire answer)

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