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I have almost one year working experience as a business analyst at a boutique consulting firm and an MBA. Please inform me of the most suitable consulting role that I can apply at Bain Middle East office

20 hrs ago

Middle East

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Assuming you have a full-time MBA from a top-ranking program, the Consultant (post-MBA) role would be the right one t... (read entire answer)

Assuming you have a full-time MBA from a top-ranking program, the Consultant (post-MBA) role would be the right one to target. With <1 year of consulting experience at a bout... (read entire answer)

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Visa Consulting and Analytics vs MBB?

20 hrs ago

Global

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Raphael

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Did not work there myself but have a friend who did. Work and ProjectsVCA specializes in analytics and growth strateg... (read entire answer)

Did not work there myself but have a friend who did. Work and ProjectsVCA specializes in analytics and growth strategy within the payments industry, focusing on short-term proje... (read entire answer)

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what time zone is used for case partner meetings ?

21 hrs ago

Global

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Hi there, the time zone you see is set up based on the setting on your profile - which by default corresponds to the... (read entire answer)

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Kearney Pre Interview assessment from Middle East office for Business Analyst role.

on Nov 19, 2024

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Hi there, I don't have a number but have you checked levels.fyi? They are often more accurate than Glassdoor. All the best, Florian

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on Nov 18, 2024

Middle East

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Hi there, AFAIK, McKinsey Technology is part of McKinsey Digital, focusing on the infrastructure aspects (cloud computing, data transformation, technology strategy, risk managem... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 18, 2024

Europe

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I have not heard back from Mckinsey, did final round 1 week ago!

on Nov 18, 2024

Middle East

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Hi there, This is absolutely not true. The timing of the call doesn’t indicate the outcome of your application. I can tell you that the past week, McKinsey Middle East has been... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 18, 2024

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on Nov 18, 2024

Middle East

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on Nov 18, 2024

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on Nov 18, 2024

Middle East

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on Nov 16, 2024

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Absolutely agree with Florian. Too little context to really know what is going on. Best of luck!

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on Nov 15, 2024

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on Nov 15, 2024

Middle East

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on Nov 15, 2024

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sounds like a downgrade to me. 3rd year - im assuming you are an asc or if you are part of the ba to em direct progra... (read entire answer)

sounds like a downgrade to me. 3rd year - im assuming you are an asc or if you are part of the ba to em direct program, at least very close to an EM.

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