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Fit Interview for Boutique Consulting

on May 28, 2024

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Florian

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Hi there, Congrats on the interview! :-) Let's break it down. Fit interview You need to prepare for 4 types of questi... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Congrats on the interview! :-) Let's break it down. Fit interview You need to prepare for 4 types of questions Resume-based questions (introduction of your background,... (read entire answer)

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How long should a cover letter be?

on May 28, 2024

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avaalexendra

A cover letter should typically be one page long, around 250-400 words. It should include a concise introduction, hig... (read entire answer)

A cover letter should typically be one page long, around 250-400 words. It should include a concise introduction, highlight your relevant skills and experiences, and express you... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey PEI - Same incident/story for Courageous Change and Inclusive Leadership

on May 28, 2024

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Hagen

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

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with McKinsey thus far! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: Using the same... (read entire answer)

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What is the average salary for a director at Boston Consulting Group

on May 28, 2024

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Hagen

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

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the (assumed) invitation from BCG! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: Salary varies by location but typically fal... (read entire answer)

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BCG Interview Questions and Salary Expectation for Practice Area Director

on May 28, 2024

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Pedro

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You should check glassdoor to account for the specific target office. Consider base salary + 30-50% performance bonus... (read entire answer)

You should check glassdoor to account for the specific target office. Consider base salary + 30-50% performance bonus. In any case, it should be quite competitive. Questions… yo... (read entire answer)

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What would be a reason for you to decide against a particular project?

on May 27, 2024

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Anonymous

Answering this question, it’s important to name reasons which fit well into the MBB narrative and a job of consulting... (read entire answer)

Answering this question, it’s important to name reasons which fit well into the MBB narrative and a job of consulting – and obviously avoid the reasons which do not. Good reason... (read entire answer)

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If you could choose a song to play when you enter a room, what would it be?

on May 27, 2024

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Highway to Hell - ACDC, weil es mich an den morglichen Start im Iron Man Style erinnert!

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Structuring Order

on May 25, 2024

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Sidi

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Hi, stating a hypothesis for the overall problem only makes sense if you really have something to ground your hypothe... (read entire answer)

Hi, stating a hypothesis for the overall problem only makes sense if you really have something to ground your hypothesis on! This is very rarely the case, since case prompts ten... (read entire answer)

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I recently started a new job in the telecom industry, and there were so many technical terms I didn't understand. One... (read entire answer)

I recently started a new job in the telecom industry, and there were so many technical terms I didn't understand. One day, I needed to learn about the imsi number because it was... (read entire answer)

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Interview Invite Reply

on May 23, 2024

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Florian

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Hi there, I don't see anything that would put them off in your reply. I would say it's unrelated to the email (admin... (read entire answer)

Hi there, I don't see anything that would put them off in your reply. I would say it's unrelated to the email (admin process, changing hiring goals,…). Give them another week to... (read entire answer)

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BCG Online Case

on May 22, 2024

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Nick

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Sorry to hear the experience didn't go as well as you would have hoped. Best to check with the recruiting team, but t... (read entire answer)

Sorry to hear the experience didn't go as well as you would have hoped. Best to check with the recruiting team, but typically once you are in the BCG online case, you are alread... (read entire answer)

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What gets you up every day?

on May 22, 2024

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The alarm clock.

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Tell me about a time that you did something innovative!

on May 21, 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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Accuracy Strategy consulting team info

on May 21, 2024

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Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, I would advise you not to think too m... (read entire answer)

Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, I would advise you not to think too much about the situation as you will be informed in detail ab... (read entire answer)

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Strategy& salaries starting in the middle east

on May 21, 2024

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Hi, Based on my knowledge from friends working there, the starting salary range for an associate is around $70-80k... (read entire answer)

Hi, Based on my knowledge from friends working there, the starting salary range for an associate is around $70-80k as base salary, On top of which you get a housing allowance... (read entire answer)

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Is there anything as Too much Experience for Deloitte Senior Manager Role in the Middle East

on May 21, 2024

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Ariadna

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Hi there! There is for sure no hard rule when it comes to too much experience. However, all the usual challenges of... (read entire answer)

Hi there! There is for sure no hard rule when it comes to too much experience. However, all the usual challenges of breaking into consulting would apply, potentially with some... (read entire answer)

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Imbellus game

on May 21, 2024

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Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your negative experience with the McKinsey Solve! I would be happy t... (read entire answer)

Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your negative experience with the McKinsey Solve! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, it soun... (read entire answer)

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