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What happens once you graduate from McKinsey OEP program?

on Jun 01, 2024

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Florian

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Hi there, I guess the credo “Build your own McKinsey” explains this variety of career tracks. Once you join the firm,... (read entire answer)

Hi there, I guess the credo “Build your own McKinsey” explains this variety of career tracks. Once you join the firm, you are incredibly flexible in how you want to chart your o... (read entire answer)

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Senior at target school applying for full-time associate positions. Is Management Consulted Black Belt helpful? Seeking MBB/Big 4 advice for latecomers.

on Jun 01, 2024

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Gaurav

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Hey there, senior year at a target school and aiming for consulting? That's awesome! Consulting can be a great path,... (read entire answer)

Hey there, senior year at a target school and aiming for consulting? That's awesome! Consulting can be a great path, and with your background, you're already on a good roll. Let... (read entire answer)

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How can I become more conversational in case interviews? Advanced degree candidate, seeking advice after feedback from Bain Advantage interview. Thanks!

on Jun 01, 2024

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Anonymous

Congrats! You seem to be doing really great if that is the feedback you got. Introverts make for great consultants. Y... (read entire answer)

Congrats! You seem to be doing really great if that is the feedback you got. Introverts make for great consultants. You don’t need to be an extrovert and you don’t need to be co... (read entire answer)

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Esade(CEMS) vs Warwick Business School?

on Jun 01, 2024

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Agrim

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Both are valid options. However, before giving a more personalised recommendation - you might want to share some more... (read entire answer)

Both are valid options. However, before giving a more personalised recommendation - you might want to share some more specific details (perhaps over message). Things like your p... (read entire answer)

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What are the best tools to practice consulting maths?

on Jun 01, 2024

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Anonymous

Hi there,Because you already have great answers on the types of tricks you can use to do mental math, I will focus my... (read entire answer)

Hi there,Because you already have great answers on the types of tricks you can use to do mental math, I will focus my response on tools and resources available:Mobile Apps: Math... (read entire answer)

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I've worked in operations and marketing for 5 years. I applied for a tech consultant role but lack the necessary skills. Help?

on Jun 01, 2024

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Gaurav

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It sounds like you're in a great position! You have a strong internal recommendation and a willingness to learn, whic... (read entire answer)

It sounds like you're in a great position! You have a strong internal recommendation and a willingness to learn, which are valuable assets. Here's how you can navigate the case... (read entire answer)

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Nailed first-round case interviews, still rejected

on May 31, 2024

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Hagen

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

Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about the rejection! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, I would advise you to seek feedback to fin... (read entire answer)

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How do I take in and move forward from my yearly performance review?

on May 31, 2024

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Frederic

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I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you've faced with your recent project and performance review. It's a tough sit... (read entire answer)

I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you've faced with your recent project and performance review. It's a tough situation, but there are steps you can take to move forward and... (read entire answer)

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Lorenzo

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I'm sorry to hear about the challenging situation you're facing. Here are some insights and suggestions on how to han... (read entire answer)

I'm sorry to hear about the challenging situation you're facing. Here are some insights and suggestions on how to handle this: 1. Common Practice:It's not uncommon for consultin... (read entire answer)

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Is first-round feedback considered at all in the second-round decision?

on May 31, 2024

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Nikita

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Hey, Is it completely ignored for the round-2 decision? The first round feedback can hardly influence the second roun... (read entire answer)

Hey, Is it completely ignored for the round-2 decision? The first round feedback can hardly influence the second round decision, but can influence its emphasis. For instance, if... (read entire answer)

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Second round with AP and Partner?

on May 31, 2024

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Hagen

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

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process thus far! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, no, both the A... (read entire answer)

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Career planning - openness to project types?

on May 31, 2024

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Hagen

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Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your concerns regarding the project types at your potential new role... (read entire answer)

Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your concerns regarding the project types at your potential new role. I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: F... (read entire answer)

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Fit criteria

on May 31, 2024

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Thomas

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Hello,This is an excellent question, and the answer is actually in the middle: you are competing with yourself, but y... (read entire answer)

Hello,This is an excellent question, and the answer is actually in the middle: you are competing with yourself, but you are actually also competing with others. Let me explain.... (read entire answer)

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senior at an undergrad B-school with a T2 offer in NYC starting Jan 2025 or later. After traveling this summer, what professional opportunities are available for recent grads like me?

on May 31, 2024

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Gaurav

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Your proactive approach to advancing your professional profile during this interim period is commendable. Here are se... (read entire answer)

Your proactive approach to advancing your professional profile during this interim period is commendable. Here are several opportunities worth exploring: Internships: Consulting... (read entire answer)

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Economics and Statistics double major. If I get a late internship offer from McKinsey or PWC, will they mind if I renege on my current data analysis internship?

on May 31, 2024

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As an undergrad pursuing a competitive internship, the decision to potentially renege on an accepted offer demands ca... (read entire answer)

As an undergrad pursuing a competitive internship, the decision to potentially renege on an accepted offer demands careful consideration. Here is a structured approach to help y... (read entire answer)

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How can I think more strategically and broadly during case studies? Do you recommend any books, or does this skill come with time and practice? My current approach seems too superficial.

on May 31, 2024

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Anonymous

I have good news for you, you don’t really need to learn frameworks. Some are useful, but chances are you will get ve... (read entire answer)

I have good news for you, you don’t really need to learn frameworks. Some are useful, but chances are you will get very strange cases you cannot solve with a learned framework.... (read entire answer)

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I am finishing my Ph.D. in biomedical engineering. With minimal business experience but significant research and teaching achievements, how competitive is my resume for management consulting, and how can I improve it?

on May 31, 2024

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Gaurav

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Transitioning into consulting can be a strategic move, even with a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering. Your background i... (read entire answer)

Transitioning into consulting can be a strategic move, even with a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering. Your background is highly valuable, particularly for firms with a focus on he... (read entire answer)

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Got into a target MBA but only have 2 years work experience. What would be my chances in consulting recruiting?

on May 31, 2024

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Hagen

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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on getting admitted into the MBA program! I would be happy to share my though... (read entire answer)

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on getting admitted into the MBA program! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, while the amount of prio... (read entire answer)

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Considering consulting in Miami after my Econ undergrad—how realistic is it, how does the pay compare, will it look less competitive than NY/Chicago, and is it bad to request relocation before starting?

on May 31, 2024

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Gaurav

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As an ex-consultant and now a consulting coach, I understand the allure of starting your career in a vibrant city lik... (read entire answer)

As an ex-consultant and now a consulting coach, I understand the allure of starting your career in a vibrant city like Miami. Here’s a structured overview of the key points to c... (read entire answer)

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Which do I use for Market Sizing -- Top Down, or Bottom Up?

on May 31, 2024

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Cristian

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Top-down is indeed the most common way of doing it. Bottom-up is mostly used for sanity checking results. But both... (read entire answer)

Top-down is indeed the most common way of doing it. Bottom-up is mostly used for sanity checking results. But both work and almost all problems can be solved from both directi... (read entire answer)

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