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Project Management or Change Management?

on Jun 18, 2024

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Project Management Project managers ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Their role di... (read entire answer)

Project Management Project managers ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Their role directly impacts the successful delivery of business initiativ... (read entire answer)

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BCG Initial Assessment

on Jun 18, 2024

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Francesco

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Hi there, BCG is currently using three tests for screening, depending on the office: BCG Casey Chatbot – you can find... (read entire answer)

Hi there, BCG is currently using three tests for screening, depending on the office: BCG Casey Chatbot – you can find more about it here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/... (read entire answer)

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Market sizing with two product lines

on Jun 17, 2024

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Alberto

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Hi! The client segments seem completely different, yet the product type is probably similar (both are pills, probabl... (read entire answer)

Hi! The client segments seem completely different, yet the product type is probably similar (both are pills, probably sold through the same channel). I would solve the case wi... (read entire answer)

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Why do decision factors contain decimal points?

on Jun 17, 2024

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Holger

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Hi Regina, you have to consider the additional information and multiple the decision factor by it: Solution given a... (read entire answer)

Hi Regina, you have to consider the additional information and multiple the decision factor by it: Solution given assumes following decision factors:Qualitative – 0.3Quantitat... (read entire answer)

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Why must we double our workforce for the virtual platform to make sense?

on Jun 17, 2024

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Thanks for the questions! Happy to clarify. Basically, they now have only 500 employees. So for the digital platform... (read entire answer)

Thanks for the questions! Happy to clarify. Basically, they now have only 500 employees. So for the digital platform to make sense financially (break even) they would need at le... (read entire answer)

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What are some key lessons you have learned about motivating people?

on Jun 17, 2024

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Clara

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Hello! On top of the insights already shared in the post, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently publ... (read entire answer)

Hello! On top of the insights already shared in the post, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently published in PrepLounge´s shop (https://www.preplounge.com/en/sh... (read entire answer)

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2 invites for Solve Game (different email)

on Jun 15, 2024

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Sina

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Hi there, I would suggest letting the recruiter know about having taken the test before. It is likely that it would... (read entire answer)

Hi there, I would suggest letting the recruiter know about having taken the test before. It is likely that it would come up later in the interview process, which may lead to yo... (read entire answer)

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2nd BSc while at McKinsey

on Jun 13, 2024

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Hi there, Congratulations on the offer! In terms of your question: Q: Was planning on taking on a 2nd bachelors in... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Congratulations on the offer! In terms of your question: Q: Was planning on taking on a 2nd bachelors in psychology part time while working (after about 2 years into... (read entire answer)

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What is your favorite street in Monopoly and why?

on Jun 13, 2024

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Case Study Based on CIM

on Jun 12, 2024

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Sanjeev

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Joyce, Congrats on your interview invite. I am familar with a similar process at PwC from several years ago, guessing... (read entire answer)

Joyce, Congrats on your interview invite. I am familar with a similar process at PwC from several years ago, guessing could be a similar format at KPMG. During 1.5 hours, you ar... (read entire answer)

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Preparing for Consulting Firm Applications: The Importance of Daily Case Study Practice and Quality Feedback

on Jun 12, 2024

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Hi there, Q: Should I practice case studies daily, especially since learning is not just about quantity but also abou... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Q: Should I practice case studies daily, especially since learning is not just about quantity but also about the quality of feedback provided to me? It depends on when... (read entire answer)

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Should I change from inhouse Consultant to Operational Excellence Consultant?

on Jun 12, 2024

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Cristian

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Actually I'd dare say that the classic consultants used to do exactly this - ops excellence :) I wouldn't worry abou... (read entire answer)

Actually I'd dare say that the classic consultants used to do exactly this - ops excellence :) I wouldn't worry about the impact this is going to have on your path. It's rathe... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey's Job Application Closed on website

on Jun 11, 2024

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Emre

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Hello, it means that they have arrived at a decision about your candidacy but it doesn't indicate whether it will be... (read entire answer)

Hello, it means that they have arrived at a decision about your candidacy but it doesn't indicate whether it will be a yay or nay. You will probably hear more this week but it i... (read entire answer)

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First round interview no answer

on Jun 11, 2024

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Cristian

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Hi! No, don't assume that. Sometimes it just takes a while. The recruiters give you the typical timeline, but it doe... (read entire answer)

Hi! No, don't assume that. Sometimes it just takes a while. The recruiters give you the typical timeline, but it doesn't apply in all cases. The reason why you haven't heard by... (read entire answer)

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Mckinsey - waiting for recruiting feedback on interviews

on Jun 11, 2024

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Hi there, before (offer) decisions are communicated, they have to be aligned between HR and the interviewers in the p... (read entire answer)

Hi there, before (offer) decisions are communicated, they have to be aligned between HR and the interviewers in the process. This can sometimes take time for various reasons. In... (read entire answer)

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CV Gap

on Jun 11, 2024

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Hi there, Leaving aside the legal aspects - that I cannot comment on, some things you could consider and their impli... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Leaving aside the legal aspects - that I cannot comment on, some things you could consider and their implications are: Remote work - how it will be judged by recrui... (read entire answer)

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Final round interview

on Jun 11, 2024

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Cristian

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Congrats! You have already come so far. Yes, a few things to keep in mind for the last round interview: Work on the f... (read entire answer)

Congrats! You have already come so far. Yes, a few things to keep in mind for the last round interview: Work on the feedback provided in the previous rounds. Most firms communic... (read entire answer)

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Convince me of an unpopular opinion

on Jun 11, 2024

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Ariadna

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I never had this question in a consulting interview (& I know for a fact these kind of questions are pretty much disc... (read entire answer)

I never had this question in a consulting interview (& I know for a fact these kind of questions are pretty much discouraged in BCG interviews) … but nevertheless, I can share w... (read entire answer)

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Can I apply to two different positions at McKinsey one after another?

on Jun 11, 2024

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Yousef

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Hi there,I hope you are doing well!This is generally not recommended. More often than not, hiring is consolidated und... (read entire answer)

Hi there,I hope you are doing well!This is generally not recommended. More often than not, hiring is consolidated under one HR department at a local McKinsey office. Thus, it is... (read entire answer)

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Change career from pharma to consulting

on Jun 11, 2024

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Ariadna

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Hi there, I can tell you two things: 1. It can definitely be done 2. But it will be a bit of journey, with not a s... (read entire answer)

Hi there, I can tell you two things: 1. It can definitely be done 2. But it will be a bit of journey, with not a small amount of time investment from your side. I know your... (read entire answer)

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