What other firms are you applying for?

Question

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Answer 1

other consulting companies

Answer 2

Be honest. Applying to other firms shows your interesting in consulting. The only effect can be to accelerate the process.

Best,

Antonello

Answer 3

Horvath, Porsche Consulting, Simon-Kucher und einige weitere

Answer 4

Weitere Banken ODDO, Innopax

Answer 5

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Answer 6

McKiseny only! thats my dream company bcs its values and culture aligns with mine. The firm has strong non profit practice focus spc in the middle east and as well mentorship opportunities . Saying so if things dont go as planned I will apply to other MBBs as well.

Answer 7

dynamic companies with good reputation as employers

Answer 8

None, I have decided my favourite company that I want to work with because they/you focus on sustainability, building hub in the nordics…

I have been talking to various consultants and partners of that firm and I like their approach, their values and the chance of building your own path.

Answer 9

BCG, McKinsey, Bain, Accenture, PWC, EY, Amazon,

Answer 10

This is actually my first application, and i was uncertain whether I should get some experience by applying to other firms, however the first meeting with your firm left such a positive feeling that I just tired to go with it. If however it should not workout here I am sure i will apply to other firms such as x y z since i really feel like being a consultant is what I want to do.

Answer 11

I am applying to BCG, Booz, ADL, Deloitte, PWC and Nfokho

Answer 12

Bain, Berger, Workday

Answer 13

at the moment,none

Answer 14

I have applied to the major MBB competitor of the firm because I would like to work in consulting and to a management consulting firm in the field of Sustainability as i am really interested in this field. However to be a good management consultant I believe that experience from many industries and functions is important. Therefore, I am primarily interested in your company.

Answer 15

similar companies with similar profiles

Answer 16

I'm interviewing with a few other companies, but you are my top priority

Answer 17

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Glassdoor is a good datapoint for that type of salary questions. Not 100% reliable, but directionally right (as long as they have a relevant number of datapoints).

Answer 18

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Answer 19

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