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How to prepare for the consulting job as non-business hire?

on Aug 31, 2024

Global

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Ariadna

Coach

Hi there and congrats on your offer! I can see multiple options, depending on your time available, background knowle... (read entire answer)

Hi there and congrats on your offer! I can see multiple options, depending on your time available, background knowledge (I am sure you have at least some business sense as you... (read entire answer)

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Whether or how should I politely ask a postpone for case interview

on Aug 31, 2024

Global

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Nilay

Coach

Hi Jessica - congratulations on getting the interview. I am glad that you are open to asking for more time. Most cand... (read entire answer)

Hi Jessica - congratulations on getting the interview. I am glad that you are open to asking for more time. Most candidates don't even consider this as an option and go ahead wi... (read entire answer)

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BCG PIPE Case

on Aug 31, 2024

Global

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Ariadna

Coach

Hi there and congrats on your upcoming interview! I have been in BCG PIPE and can confirm that the cases you mentione... (read entire answer)

Hi there and congrats on your upcoming interview! I have been in BCG PIPE and can confirm that the cases you mentioned would be typical for PIPE interviews - for Visiting Associ... (read entire answer)

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Apply for internship or wait for full time?

on Aug 31, 2024

Global

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Francesco

Coach

Hi there, Q: Should I hold off on applying to MBB for internships and just apply for full time when I will have much... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Q: Should I hold off on applying to MBB for internships and just apply for full time when I will have much more case prep? If you apply for an internship and are r... (read entire answer)

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How much time do I have usually for case prep after receiving a pass from PSG solving?

on Aug 31, 2024

Global

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Ashwin

Coach

Congratulations, Deepika, on completing the PSG! Wishing you the best for the next steps. You should typically receiv... (read entire answer)

Congratulations, Deepika, on completing the PSG! Wishing you the best for the next steps. You should typically receive your result email within 1-2 weeks of completing your PSG.... (read entire answer)

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Is it more difficult to get into MBBs for an Entry Level Position rather than an Internship?

on Aug 31, 2024

Global

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Florian

Coach

Hi there, Let's unpack the questions from the text: I am afraid the interviews will be way harder than for internship... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Let's unpack the questions from the text: I am afraid the interviews will be way harder than for internships. The interviews are essentially the same in terms of forma... (read entire answer)

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Bain assessment for MBA full time recruiting

on Aug 31, 2024

USA

2 Answers

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Lorenzo

Coach

Hi! Did they mention anything about the test? I interviewed with Bain during my MBA, and just after submitting my app... (read entire answer)

Hi! Did they mention anything about the test? I interviewed with Bain during my MBA, and just after submitting my application, I was invited to do a psychometric test. If that's... (read entire answer)

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Does Bain recruit for summer consultants in their Middle East Offices?

on Aug 31, 2024

Global

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Top answer by

Martha

Coach

Hi there, I'm not sure from your profile but if you're asking for MBA - yes! You can apply to the summer associate ro... (read entire answer)

Hi there, I'm not sure from your profile but if you're asking for MBA - yes! You can apply to the summer associate roles typically through on-campus recruiting. Its an amazing... (read entire answer)

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What do they look in a candidate?

on Aug 31, 2024

Global

5 Answers

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Top answer by

Hagen

Coach

Hi Guneet, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, most consulting firms specify the sk... (read entire answer)

Hi Guneet, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, most consulting firms specify the skills and traits they’re looking for in candidates on their w... (read entire answer)

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BearingPoint Assessment Test

on Aug 31, 2024

DACH

6 Answers

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Top answer by

Dennis

Coach

Hi there, you should probably reach out to their recruiting team and let them know that you had a technical issue wit... (read entire answer)

Hi there, you should probably reach out to their recruiting team and let them know that you had a technical issue with the test - best to do it right away rather than wait. They... (read entire answer)

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Earlier vs later deadline for Bain/BCG internship

on Aug 31, 2024

Global

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Anonymous

From my experience, it would be best if you can apply early if you can already do your case prep. If you start now yo... (read entire answer)

From my experience, it would be best if you can apply early if you can already do your case prep. If you start now you could be ready by the time they invite you to interviews.B... (read entire answer)

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HR interview

on Aug 31, 2024

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Jun

Coach

Congrats on getting the HR interview🎉🎉 Don't stress about it and be yourself. Purpose of the call is most likely to g... (read entire answer)

Congrats on getting the HR interview🎉🎉 Don't stress about it and be yourself. Purpose of the call is most likely to get to know you better and give you some info about the role... (read entire answer)

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Future Aspirations Question

on Aug 31, 2024

Global

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Top answer by

Anderson

Coach

Q: How can I show that consulting is not my only possible ambition and that I can leave it one day? Hello, there... (read entire answer)

Q: How can I show that consulting is not my only possible ambition and that I can leave it one day? Hello, there I took the liberty to summarise your question. From my persp... (read entire answer)

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BCG Application

on Aug 31, 2024

Global

6 Answers

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Cristian

Coach

Typically, if you have an MBA, or PhD or 5y of relevant work experience, you go in as a Consultant for BCG. Otherwise... (read entire answer)

Typically, if you have an MBA, or PhD or 5y of relevant work experience, you go in as a Consultant for BCG. Otherwise, you start as an Associate (entry level). Some geographies... (read entire answer)

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What is your favorite book and why?

on Aug 30, 2024

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Anonymous

Every time a candidate would put a word “reading” into the hobbies section on their CV, I really loved to ask this qu... (read entire answer)

Every time a candidate would put a word “reading” into the hobbies section on their CV, I really loved to ask this question. I am myself a voracious reader, and I love a good di... (read entire answer)

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MCK Middle East Final Round Process

on Aug 29, 2024

Middle East

3 Answers

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Top answer by

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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PwC Salary UK

on Aug 29, 2024

1 Answer

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Top answer by

Florian

Coach

Hi there, I'd recommend levels.fyi for relatively accurate figures. Cheers, Florian

1 Answer

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How to make fast money?

on Aug 29, 2024

Canada

1 Answer

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Top answer by

art

Hello, If you're looking for a way to make some extra income quickly, 8 is the one for you. This Canadian site is wel... (read entire answer)

Hello, If you're looking for a way to make some extra income quickly, 8 is the one for you. This Canadian site is well-designed, with intuitive features that make it easy to sta... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Turkiye, Azerbaijan

on Aug 28, 2024

Global

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Top answer by

Florian

Coach

Hey there, In short, there are no specific McKinsey case types. You need to learn the right habits to solve them, not... (read entire answer)

Hey there, In short, there are no specific McKinsey case types. You need to learn the right habits to solve them, not memorize any industries or frameworks. Let's break it down... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey ban or blacklist

on Aug 28, 2024

Global

5 Answers

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Top answer by

Florian

Coach

Hi there, Bans Depends a bit on the office/region. In some countries, actual bans including the associated period ar... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Bans Depends a bit on the office/region. In some countries, actual bans including the associated period are communicated after the interview (usually 12-24 months). I... (read entire answer)

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