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Have I ruined my chances with BCG?

on Jun 28, 2024

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Ian

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This is the importance of networking AND coaching! There are 100s of things we just don't know unless we know. Look,... (read entire answer)

This is the importance of networking AND coaching! There are 100s of things we just don't know unless we know. Look, if you have a strong resume + referral, your odds are not ze... (read entire answer)

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Prepare for the job

on Jun 28, 2024

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Oliver

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Hi there, First of all, I advise you not to worry too much about your business background knowledge before starting y... (read entire answer)

Hi there, First of all, I advise you not to worry too much about your business background knowledge before starting your internship. Many hires, the majority in some regions, do... (read entire answer)

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Highlighting international projects in the CV

on Jun 28, 2024

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Gero

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Hi there, Great question and a valid concern. I frequently see candidates being rejected by top consulting firms in G... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Great question and a valid concern. I frequently see candidates being rejected by top consulting firms in Germany due to a lack of international experience. I would sh... (read entire answer)

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Where to find real cases with data to practice doing "live" case analysis

on Jun 28, 2024

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Dennis

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Hi there, in addition to the other comments, find below a few practice cases from recent years: https://www.preploung... (read entire answer)

Hi there, in addition to the other comments, find below a few practice cases from recent years: https://www.preplounge.com/de/case-sammlung/candidate-led-ueblicher-stil/schwieri... (read entire answer)

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Where do candidates get the cases they use for practice sessions with case partners?

on Jun 28, 2024

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Dennis

Coach

Hi there, in addition to the other comments, find below a few practice cases from recent years: https://www.preploung... (read entire answer)

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Where people get the case for practice?

on Jun 28, 2024

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Anonymous

All of the people have given great resources. I really like Kurt's idea. I would do that as well. Make a lot of obser... (read entire answer)

All of the people have given great resources. I really like Kurt's idea. I would do that as well. Make a lot of observations into case questions and then discuss them over beers... (read entire answer)

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1st round RB, any examples of cases? how much difficult? Are the cases depending on the practice of the interviwer?

on Jun 28, 2024

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Ian

Coach

Hi there, The main thing I'd like to flag to you is try not to predict interviews. Rather, be prepared for and prac... (read entire answer)

Hi there, The main thing I'd like to flag to you is try not to predict interviews. Rather, be prepared for and practice for anything! This way, you won't be caught off gaurd w... (read entire answer)

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WRITTEN Case Materials

on Jun 28, 2024

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Ian

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Hi Patrick, Absolutely! I have 20+ (Each image is a written case and each folder you see is a more in-depth written c... (read entire answer)

Hi Patrick, Absolutely! I have 20+ (Each image is a written case and each folder you see is a more in-depth written case with data, answers, etc.)

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Francesco

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Hi Ihssane, Q: Where can I find resources to prepare for written interview type of cases ? And how should I prepare?... (read entire answer)

Hi Ihssane, Q: Where can I find resources to prepare for written interview type of cases ? And how should I prepare? Most likely the assessment will involve (i) some time for yo... (read entire answer)

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Written case presentation with Alvarez and Marsal

on Jun 28, 2024

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Dennis

Coach

Hi there, in addition to the other comments, find below some example cases that are also suitable for the written cas... (read entire answer)

Hi there, in addition to the other comments, find below some example cases that are also suitable for the written case format: https://www.preplounge.com/de/case-sammlung/candid... (read entire answer)

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Hi , i am looking for some written cases that can help me with the baringa case interview.

on Jun 28, 2024

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Ian

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Hi there, First, good luck! I recommend the following: Remember that most casing tips apply here (i.e. be v... (read entire answer)

Hi there, First, good luck! I recommend the following: Remember that most casing tips apply here (i.e. be very clear+focused on the objective, ruthlessly cut out infor... (read entire answer)

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Urgent: Need written cases for Monitor Deloitte interview

on Jun 28, 2024

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Vlad

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Hi, It's a very standard written case interview. I've uploaded some samples here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zo... (read entire answer)

Hi, It's a very standard written case interview. I've uploaded some samples here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5qxal/AABeUN6mtiGkWhEklRjszX2Oa?dl=0 (message me f... (read entire answer)

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Where can i get access to sample cases to practice for written case interviews?

on Jun 28, 2024

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Vlad

Coach

Hi, I have uploaded the samples of Bain and BCG written cases here, enjoy: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5... (read entire answer)

Hi, I have uploaded the samples of Bain and BCG written cases here, enjoy: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5qxal/AABeUN6mtiGkWhEklRjszX2Oa?dl=0 Best,

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As a consultant how do you keep your work life balance?

on Jun 28, 2024

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Allen

Coach

Ah, the hardest question out there! There are two parts to the question 1) Finding your balance 2) Keeping it Yo... (read entire answer)

Ah, the hardest question out there! There are two parts to the question 1) Finding your balance 2) Keeping it You're asking about the second, but most people haven't figure... (read entire answer)

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What are you better at than anyone else?

on Jun 28, 2024

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Antonello

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A passion like cuisine can be a good point to engage your interviewer.

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Capgemini Invent

on Jun 27, 2024

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Anonymous B

Congratulations on your second-round interview at Capgemini Invent! Here's some information on the culture at Capgemi... (read entire answer)

Congratulations on your second-round interview at Capgemini Invent! Here's some information on the culture at Capgemini Invent, the types of projects they typically undertake, a... (read entire answer)

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Just Completed McKinsey Solve

on Jun 27, 2024

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Florian

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Hi there, From the outside, it's always tricky to make definitive statements because of the process score that we don... (read entire answer)

Hi there, From the outside, it's always tricky to make definitive statements because of the process score that we don't know aboutyou might have missed something in your self-as... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey PEI Question

on Jun 27, 2024

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Anderson

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Q: How does PEI question process work Hi, there I’m going to try to be as brief as I can be, since this topic is ve... (read entire answer)

Q: How does PEI question process work Hi, there I’m going to try to be as brief as I can be, since this topic is very broad. The top-down answer to your question is it depends... (read entire answer)

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Work in Consulting firm vs mid size product based company

on Jun 27, 2024

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Cristian

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Happy to share some thoughts. Though I'd recommend that you also go straight to the source - find a couple of people... (read entire answer)

Happy to share some thoughts. Though I'd recommend that you also go straight to the source - find a couple of people that work at Bain in this role in your geography and also a... (read entire answer)

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When can I expect to hear back from BCG Final/Decision Round for North America Intern

on Jun 27, 2024

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Hagen

Coach

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

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with BCG thus far! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: It's completely no... (read entire answer)

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