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I have an upcoming call with a Bain Partner in the Middle East, and I have another ongoing application in the Europe region. Should I tell him about it?

on May 31, 2024

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Hagen

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Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, I would advise you to mention the rec... (read entire answer)

Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, I would advise you to mention the recent rejection from Bain, especially if you want to have the... (read entire answer)

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Tricky situation - Dropped out of a graduate that wasn't a fit

on May 31, 2024

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Francesco

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Hi there, Q: Is there a way to indicate this on my resume to avoid raising red flags as much as possible? Would this... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Q: Is there a way to indicate this on my resume to avoid raising red flags as much as possible? Would this be an automatic red flag? I would consider the following opt... (read entire answer)

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Interviewing with McKinsey in a week but specific date and time has not been shared

on May 31, 2024

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Francesco

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Hi there, Q: I have not yet been communicated the exact interview date and slot for interview. I wonder if this is u... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Q: I have not yet been communicated the exact interview date and slot for interview. I wonder if this is usual or shall I be concerned This should not be an issue and... (read entire answer)

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How to prepare for Case study competition from scratch?

on May 31, 2024

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Gaurav

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To excel in case study competitions without prior experience, leverage your economics background and follow these ste... (read entire answer)

To excel in case study competitions without prior experience, leverage your economics background and follow these steps: Basic Training:Accounting Essentials: Familiarize yourse... (read entire answer)

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Accenture Strategy vs. EY (Not EYP) exit opps for PE

on May 31, 2024

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Benjamin

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Hi, Sharing my perspective having worked in BCG's PE practice. I guess the first 2 important contextual questions fo... (read entire answer)

Hi, Sharing my perspective having worked in BCG's PE practice. I guess the first 2 important contextual questions for you are Which role you are looking at (investment vs value... (read entire answer)

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BCG Final Round: Halfway Rejection and Next Cycle Consideration

on May 31, 2024

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Nilay

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Hello there, I'm truly sorry to hear about your recent disappointment after the lengthy interview process. I empathiz... (read entire answer)

Hello there, I'm truly sorry to hear about your recent disappointment after the lengthy interview process. I empathize deeply, having experienced a similar setback following my... (read entire answer)

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Aiming for Bain & Co. in Denver, with a 3.76 GPA MBA from a non-target school and relevant experience. Is hiring a coach to refine my application and prep worth it?

on May 31, 2024

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Gaurav

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Your background, with a strong academic record (3.76 GPA from your MBA program) and relevant consulting internship ex... (read entire answer)

Your background, with a strong academic record (3.76 GPA from your MBA program) and relevant consulting internship experience, combined with your leadership and teamwork skills... (read entire answer)

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Strategy consulting recruitment in ME

on May 31, 2024

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Cristian

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Hi! It's hard to assess tbh. Honestly, judging by my own candidate pipeline, I'd say ME is doing slightly better (mor... (read entire answer)

Hi! It's hard to assess tbh. Honestly, judging by my own candidate pipeline, I'd say ME is doing slightly better (more applicants still in the funnel there than in other regions... (read entire answer)

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Hagen

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Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, some coachees of mine have already he... (read entire answer)

Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, some coachees of mine have already heard back. However, it's quite normal for response times to v... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Interview Evaluation and Decisions

on May 30, 2024

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Hagen

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Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, it is not the recruiters who conduct... (read entire answer)

Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, it is not the recruiters who conduct the interviews, but the consultants of various levels.Moreov... (read entire answer)

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ZS Case Interview

on May 30, 2024

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Anonymous

Some firms consider the “analytical case” to actually be the same thing as the “structured case”, while others consid... (read entire answer)

Some firms consider the “analytical case” to actually be the same thing as the “structured case”, while others consider others consider the “analytical case” to be a test of you... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Game and Application

on May 30, 2024

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Francesco

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Hi there, 1) Is everyone who applied invited to take the game? It depends. Depending on the application channel, they... (read entire answer)

Hi there, 1) Is everyone who applied invited to take the game? It depends. Depending on the application channel, they could do CV screening also after the test. 2) How long shou... (read entire answer)

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How do get in touch with the talent team of BCG?

on May 30, 2024

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Ian

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Hi Chaithra, This is one big reason we network before applying! If someone referred you or you have a touchpoint at t... (read entire answer)

Hi Chaithra, This is one big reason we network before applying! If someone referred you or you have a touchpoint at the firm, definitely leverage that. If not, you can try calli... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Game Question

on May 30, 2024

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fedin

The McKinsey Imbellus Game is just one component of the overall assessment process. While your performance in the gam... (read entire answer)

The McKinsey Imbellus Game is just one component of the overall assessment process. While your performance in the game is taken into consideration, it's not the sole determining... (read entire answer)

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Public sector/government case interview question (MENA)

on May 29, 2024

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As the case do not allow for clarfying questions, I would suggest to be even more hypothesis driven, and check at eac... (read entire answer)

As the case do not allow for clarfying questions, I would suggest to be even more hypothesis driven, and check at each stage that the interviewer is ok with the direction you're... (read entire answer)

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ADL First Round

on May 29, 2024

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Hi there! Worked with a few candidates for ADL and actually a good section of my candidates overall tend to be from M... (read entire answer)

Hi there! Worked with a few candidates for ADL and actually a good section of my candidates overall tend to be from ME, so happy to provide a perspective. Let me take the Qs on... (read entire answer)

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on May 29, 2024

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on May 29, 2024

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Moritz

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Hi there, Shame you're not working at my current company - I am running workshops on exactly that topic. Personally,... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Shame you're not working at my current company - I am running workshops on exactly that topic. Personally, I wouldn't look outside your current firm because everything... (read entire answer)

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Help with a procurement assignment as part of a job interview

on May 29, 2024

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Hi, if the task was to develop an approach and then point out what is missing to make it actionable, then you probabl... (read entire answer)

Hi, if the task was to develop an approach and then point out what is missing to make it actionable, then you probably solved the right problem. The aspect of partial or missing... (read entire answer)

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BCG Final Round Decision - Yay or Nay

on May 29, 2024

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Cristian

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Hi! Sorry to hear the interviews didn't go according to your expectations, but also don't read too much into them - i... (read entire answer)

Hi! Sorry to hear the interviews didn't go according to your expectations, but also don't read too much into them - it often happens that candidates are harsher with their self-... (read entire answer)

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