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What is the OC&C assessment like?

on Oct 21, 2024

Europe

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Hagen

Coach

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from OC&C! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your qu... (read entire answer)

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from OC&C! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: OC&C's pre-interview assessment appears to be a mix... (read entire answer)

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Screwed up calculation on McKinsey 1st round

on Oct 21, 2024

Asia

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Hagen

Coach

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with McKinsey thus far! I would be... (read entire answer)

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with McKinsey thus far! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all,... (read entire answer)

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Project manager vs Engagement manager. Is there any difference between both roles in strategy consulting domain?

on Oct 21, 2024

Global

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Hagen

Coach

Hi there, These are just different names for (mostly) the same roles and responsibilities. What is the background to... (read entire answer)

Hi there, These are just different names for (mostly) the same roles and responsibilities. What is the background to your question? If you would like a more detailed discussion... (read entire answer)

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How did we calculating the floating area?

on Oct 21, 2024

Africa

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Hagen

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Hi there, I would be happy to share the solution: In the second exhibit, it shows in the bottom right corner that one... (read entire answer)

Hi there, I would be happy to share the solution: In the second exhibit, it shows in the bottom right corner that one square field is 200km x 200km = 40,000km^2. Therefore, 1.5... (read entire answer)

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BCG Lead Knowledge Analyst to MBA

on Oct 21, 2024

USA

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Shane

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Hi - given the timeline you mentioned, are you considering leaving CPG to be a BCG LKA for ~1yr before applying to MB... (read entire answer)

Hi - given the timeline you mentioned, are you considering leaving CPG to be a BCG LKA for ~1yr before applying to MBA programmes? Plenty of considerations come to mind: There i... (read entire answer)

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Coaches, how many times did you fail?

on Oct 21, 2024

Global

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Vinicius

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It took me three tries to land a job at BCG. The third time was the charm, they say! I was rejected at the resume/CV... (read entire answer)

It took me three tries to land a job at BCG. The third time was the charm, they say! I was rejected at the resume/CV screen out of undergrad (2012), rejected after the first rou... (read entire answer)

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Nordic consulting firms

on Oct 21, 2024

Global

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Ian

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Hi there, Tier 1 around the world is almost always going to be McKinsey, Bain, BCG. The Tier 2 list is normally q... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Tier 1 around the world is almost always going to be McKinsey, Bain, BCG. The Tier 2 list is normally quite large, and, in the Nordics/Europe, it tends to be the l... (read entire answer)

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SG&A vs overhead

on Oct 21, 2024

Global

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Ian

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Hi there, This is really tricky. I'd honestly try to just think of them seperately because there's overlap in both.... (read entire answer)

Hi there, This is really tricky. I'd honestly try to just think of them seperately because there's overlap in both. I also highly recommend you get googling and reading - this... (read entire answer)

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Cash Cost Curve

on Oct 21, 2024

Global

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Francesco

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Hi there, Thanks for solving my case! In terms of your question: Q: What would you do when you come across a business... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Thanks for solving my case! In terms of your question: Q: What would you do when you come across a business concept in the interview? This concept sounds quite counter... (read entire answer)

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3 weeks of silence after MBB Final round for full time in the Middle East?

on Oct 19, 2024

Middle East

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Florian

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Hi there, Sorry to hear! They don't do silent rejections but what I am seeing at the moment in the region is a lot of... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Sorry to hear! They don't do silent rejections but what I am seeing at the moment in the region is a lot of uncertainty about hiring demand, hence people are stuck bet... (read entire answer)

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Simon- Kucher MIddle east

on Oct 19, 2024

Middle East

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Hagen

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Hi Dennis, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, I would highly advise you to resear... (read entire answer)

Hi Dennis, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, I would highly advise you to research the criteria relevant to you by talking to current consul... (read entire answer)

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How to improve framework creativty

on Oct 18, 2024

Global

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Florian

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Hi there, That's a great question and probably one of the most common issues people struggle with when getting into c... (read entire answer)

Hi there, That's a great question and probably one of the most common issues people struggle with when getting into case interviews. As I understand your current approach, you a... (read entire answer)

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Drafting a strawman/storyline for a deck

on Oct 18, 2024

Global

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Alessa

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Hey! Your approach to building a strawman is a good start, and using an issue tree to break down challenges is solid... (read entire answer)

Hey! Your approach to building a strawman is a good start, and using an issue tree to break down challenges is solid. At McKinsey, I learned that the key to an effective strawm... (read entire answer)

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I have experience as a research assistant at my university and co-founded a startup, which unfortunately didn’t succeed. I’m curious to know if these experiences are considered valuable work experience?

on Oct 18, 2024

DACH

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Top answer by

Adrienne

Hi and thank you for your question! It depends on the topic you worked for as a research assistant and whether this i... (read entire answer)

Hi and thank you for your question! It depends on the topic you worked for as a research assistant and whether this is relevant for the individual position. Same for the startup... (read entire answer)

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Hab ich mit Wirtschaftspsychologie Chancen, bei BearingPoint einzusteigen?

on Oct 18, 2024

DACH

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Hallo! Vielen Dank für deine Frage. Klassische Beraterantwort: das kommt darauf an ;) Je nach Position und inhaltlich... (read entire answer)

Hallo! Vielen Dank für deine Frage. Klassische Beraterantwort: das kommt darauf an ;) Je nach Position und inhaltlichem Schwerpunkt der Tätigkeit könnte das variieren. Solltest... (read entire answer)

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Questions about PEI

on Oct 18, 2024

USA

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Hagen

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Hi Robert, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, you are right to say that it is “50/... (read entire answer)

Hi Robert, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, you are right to say that it is “50/50” in the sense that you have to excel in both. However, th... (read entire answer)

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Interview with McKinsey C&I

on Oct 17, 2024

Asia

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Alessa

Coach

Hey there! From my experience, the McKinsey C&I Analyst interview typically has a similar case interview structure to... (read entire answer)

Hey there! From my experience, the McKinsey C&I Analyst interview typically has a similar case interview structure to generalist consulting, but with more emphasis on data analy... (read entire answer)

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mckinsey math section timing

on Oct 17, 2024

USA

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Ashwin

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it’s important to focus less on the actual time and more on how well you’re structuring your approach. Here are a few... (read entire answer)

it’s important to focus less on the actual time and more on how well you’re structuring your approach. Here are a few key points to consider: 1. McKinsey or MBB Math Is About Pr... (read entire answer)

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Low GPA Engineering graduate breaking into management consulting

on Oct 17, 2024

Asia

4 Answers

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Alessa

Coach

Hey! Despite a 3.25 GPA, your strong internships and achievements, make you a competitive candidate for MBB. While GP... (read entire answer)

Hey! Despite a 3.25 GPA, your strong internships and achievements, make you a competitive candidate for MBB. While GPA matters, top consulting firms value real-world experience,... (read entire answer)

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Interviews are getting ridiculously rescheduled

on Oct 17, 2024

Middle East

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Top answer by

Hagen

Coach

Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your negative experience! I would be happy to share my thoughts on y... (read entire answer)

Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your negative experience! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, I would highly advise you to co... (read entire answer)

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