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How to best prep for a case interview (Bain) in 72 hours

on Nov 11, 2024

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Hagen

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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from Bain! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your qu... (read entire answer)

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from Bain! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, I would highly advise you to contact t... (read entire answer)

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Piece of advice: experienced hire at MBB, a good step for me?

on Nov 11, 2024

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Hi there, Welcome to PrepLounge! Thank you for sharing your story--it's an impressive journey so far that will set yo... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Welcome to PrepLounge! Thank you for sharing your story--it's an impressive journey so far that will set you up for success at MBB or other firms. Let’s dive into your... (read entire answer)

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Tips on How to Write Your Own Cases?

on Nov 11, 2024

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Vinicius

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I would encourage you to stay focused on the fundamentals of case interviewing (e.g., structuring, quantitative analy... (read entire answer)

I would encourage you to stay focused on the fundamentals of case interviewing (e.g., structuring, quantitative analysis, synthesis, etc.) rather than investing time in drafting... (read entire answer)

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What is addressability factor column?

on Nov 11, 2024

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Vinicius

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In a supply chain cost savings context, addressable spend refers to the portion of total procurement expenditures tha... (read entire answer)

In a supply chain cost savings context, addressable spend refers to the portion of total procurement expenditures that can be influenced or optimized through strategic sourcing,... (read entire answer)

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MBB application

on Nov 11, 2024

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Vinicius

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Hi there, Thank you for sharing your situation—your dilemma is quite common for people in similar roles looking to tr... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Thank you for sharing your situation—your dilemma is quite common for people in similar roles looking to transition. I’d like to break down a few points to help you de... (read entire answer)

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Internship Full Time Quest: What should I do next?

on Nov 11, 2024

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Vinicius

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Hi there, First, congratulations on landing the CTA role at an MBB firm—it's a great opportunity and a step towards... (read entire answer)

Hi there, First, congratulations on landing the CTA role at an MBB firm—it's a great opportunity and a step towards a potential full-time offer. I understand your concern abou... (read entire answer)

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Networked with HR and got asked to reapply

on Nov 11, 2024

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Vinicius

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If the recruiting team has already flagged your resume to office leadership and has directly encouraged you to reappl... (read entire answer)

If the recruiting team has already flagged your resume to office leadership and has directly encouraged you to reapply, I wouldn’t worry about a referral. What is crucial is tha... (read entire answer)

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Hello everyone,I received an email from McKinsey inviting me to apply for a position.Two days later,I got a follow-up email outlining the next steps,asking me to submit some documents,but there was no contact information for a recruiter.Could this be an automated process,thanks!

on Nov 11, 2024

Middle East

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Marilyn

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Hi, Do you know if this is an automated email based on someone within McKinsey referring you for a particular positio... (read entire answer)

Hi, Do you know if this is an automated email based on someone within McKinsey referring you for a particular position? If that is the case, it's possible you get such emails (i... (read entire answer)

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Is Amazon Business Development internship good enough for MBB/T2?

on Nov 11, 2024

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Florian

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Hi there, A few thoughts: It could be a worthwhile opportunity for a couple of reasons: Great brandIncreasing special... (read entire answer)

Hi there, A few thoughts: It could be a worthwhile opportunity for a couple of reasons: Great brandIncreasing specialization of consulting firms and demand for specific expertis... (read entire answer)

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LEK Assessment response?

on Nov 11, 2024

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Florian

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Hi there, It depends if it was part of rolling recruiting or based on a recruiting deadline. If it's part of former,... (read entire answer)

Hi there, It depends if it was part of rolling recruiting or based on a recruiting deadline. If it's part of former, you should hear back relatively quickly (max 2 weeks I would... (read entire answer)

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OC&C Willow One Way interview

on Nov 10, 2024

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Hagen

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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from OC&C! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your qu... (read entire answer)

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from OC&C! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, the one-way video interview typically... (read entire answer)

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Oliver Wyman self-recorded video interview

on Nov 09, 2024

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Hi there, You should honestly prepare for this like you do a regular fit :) For this, I advise the following....... (read entire answer)

Hi there, You should honestly prepare for this like you do a regular fit :) For this, I advise the following.... Resume walkthrough Needs to be chronological Only kee... (read entire answer)

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L.E.K. Numerical Test on Zoom

on Nov 09, 2024

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Piyush

I think I already replied to you in the other message. Which office did you apply to, in case you don't mind sharing... (read entire answer)

I think I already replied to you in the other message. Which office did you apply to, in case you don't mind sharing the info? Also, we can practice case studies if you are look... (read entire answer)

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L.E.K. Numerical Test on Zoom

on Nov 08, 2024

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Hi Rachel, First, good luck! Now, there are two parts to this...Virtual Testing and the Numerical Test Virtual... (read entire answer)

Hi Rachel, First, good luck! Now, there are two parts to this...Virtual Testing and the Numerical Test Virtual As a general guide, pretty much all of the rules you can t... (read entire answer)

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What is the average time of getting the solve game link for McKinsey after submitting the application for Dubai's office specifically?

on Nov 08, 2024

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Hi there, No need to worry - it's normal for McKinsey to take time before sending out the Solve game link, especially... (read entire answer)

Hi there, No need to worry - it's normal for McKinsey to take time before sending out the Solve game link, especially for the Dubai office. They often review applications carefu... (read entire answer)

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Is it feasible to transfer in MBB

on Nov 07, 2024

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Souhail

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Hi, I did a permanent transfer when I was at McKinsey. It is 100% feasible but: 6 months is still a bit early to ask... (read entire answer)

Hi, I did a permanent transfer when I was at McKinsey. It is 100% feasible but: 6 months is still a bit early to ask for a permanent transfer. Minimum in my opinion will be 1 y... (read entire answer)

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How long does it usually take for PwC Middle East to respond after a final interview?

on Nov 07, 2024

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Florian

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Hi there, After 3 weeks I would definitely reach out for an update. Feel free to call your HR contact directly as th... (read entire answer)

Hi there, After 3 weeks I would definitely reach out for an update. Feel free to call your HR contact directly as this would usually yield quicker and more direct results as an... (read entire answer)

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How do you calculate the market size of the Food Delivery Service industry?

on Nov 07, 2024

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Let us consider the city of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India for our calculation.Coimbatore has a total population of 10... (read entire answer)

Let us consider the city of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India for our calculation.Coimbatore has a total population of 10,50,721 people. Then approximately it will be about 2,62,681... (read entire answer)

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OC&C Assessment response

on Nov 07, 2024

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One person on the student room heard back for r1

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Need some consulting career advice post McKinsey (I'm currently a Consultant at McKinsey)

on Nov 07, 2024

USA

6 Answers

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Top answer by

Benjamin

Coach

Hi, A couple of angles to consider as you make this decision. Building your abilities/skills/experienceTo me this is... (read entire answer)

Hi, A couple of angles to consider as you make this decision. Building your abilities/skills/experienceTo me this is a function of project exposure, client exposure and internal... (read entire answer)

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