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McKinsey Hierarchy: The Different Position Levels

on May 16, 2024

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Jacopo

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Hi, That is correct, the traditional track at McKinsey from bottom to top is Analyst>Associate>Engagement Man... (read entire answer)

Hi, That is correct, the traditional track at McKinsey from bottom to top is Analyst>Associate>Engagement Manager>Associate Partner>Partner. Moving from one positi... (read entire answer)

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Background Check Between Internship and Full-Time?

on May 16, 2024

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Hagen

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

Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your legal issues! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, nobody knows for certain whether your... (read entire answer)

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Referral Process at McKinsey

on May 16, 2024

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Yousef

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Hi there, Based on my experience as a former McKinsey consultant having referred successful candidates, I can share t... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Based on my experience as a former McKinsey consultant having referred successful candidates, I can share the following insights: HR always screen CVs including those... (read entire answer)

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Share an experience where you identified a team member’s potential and helped develop it. What was the outcome?

on May 16, 2024

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Hagen

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Hi there, What exactly do you need my help with? As this is an experience-based personal fit question, it is difficul... (read entire answer)

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Will I get a case that is based on interviewer's background

on May 16, 2024

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Hi, It could be that the interviewer might use a case based on some real projects they have worked on before, given t... (read entire answer)

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How long the job advertisement at BCG last on the job market?

on May 16, 2024

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Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your uncertain situation with BCG! I would be happy to share my thou... (read entire answer)

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on May 16, 2024

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Strategy& Final Round in 2 weeks

on May 16, 2024

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Hi there, final partner interviews vary depending on company, region, office and the individual partner of course. Ho... (read entire answer)

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Final Round Accenture Interview (Dublin) Tips

on May 16, 2024

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19 year old wants to break into consulting in France

on May 15, 2024

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Decision call after the final round at McKinsey

on May 15, 2024

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on May 15, 2024

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Case Interview Structure

on May 15, 2024

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Final round MBB advanced candidate, could I reach out to other firms for an interview?

on May 14, 2024

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Hi there, A referral is just a door opener such that the recruiting team will look through your application more thor... (read entire answer)

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on May 14, 2024

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Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your negative experience with the bookmark feature! However, I am su... (read entire answer)

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on May 14, 2024

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Hi there, For most offices, Bain is using the SOVA Test. 5 segments (verbal, logical, numeric reasoning, situational... (read entire answer)

Hi there, For most offices, Bain is using the SOVA Test. 5 segments (verbal, logical, numeric reasoning, situational judgment and personality traits)No specific time limit, only... (read entire answer)

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MBB Summer internship Referrals

on May 14, 2024

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Hi there, Q: I was wondering if it was true or not that MBB does not give referrals for a summer internship but only... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Q: I was wondering if it was true or not that MBB does not give referrals for a summer internship but only full-time offers? Not true. I personally helped candidates... (read entire answer)

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