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Post MBA hire - how to compete with home grown consultants?
on Oct 28, 2024
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Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your negative thoughts! I would be happy to share my thoughts on you... (read entire answer)
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Had Rd 1 interview with BCG, when to expect hearing about the next steps?
on Oct 28, 2024
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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with BCG thus far! I would be happ... (read entire answer)
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Post-MBA MBB Experienced Hire
on Oct 28, 2024
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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the offer, despite the rejections and being waitlisted from MBB! I would b... (read entire answer)
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How long does it take for Big 4 Decision after final round?
on Oct 28, 2024
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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on your progress in the application process thus far! I would be happy to sha... (read entire answer)
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Kearney - how to make your application stand out
on Oct 28, 2024
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Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, apart from a few limitations, e.g. Ke... (read entire answer)
Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, apart from a few limitations, e.g. Kearney does not focus much on the financial services industry... (read entire answer)
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Which analysis breakdown should we use?
on Oct 28, 2024
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Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions: First of all, I would highly advise you not to wor... (read entire answer)
Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions: First of all, I would highly advise you not to worry as you will not realistically be faced with such a multi-... (read entire answer)
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How have you applied what you've learned in your career to other roles?
on Oct 28, 2024
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Here is good to choose some skills / acquired personality traits, which are consulting-related and to give specific e... (read entire answer)
Here is good to choose some skills / acquired personality traits, which are consulting-related and to give specific examples of how you applied them elsewhere, e.g.: sportin... (read entire answer)
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Bain First Round, Might have COVID?
on Oct 28, 2024
USA
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Hi there, First of all, I am sorry to hear about your health situation! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your... (read entire answer)
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MBB US - FT final round interview results
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McKinsey Miami, Chicago, NYC and Atlanta offices
on Oct 28, 2024
USA
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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the offer from McKinsey! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your que... (read entire answer)
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Entrepreneurship experience vs MBA from top b-school, which option is preferred by MBBs when shortlisting the application for interview?
on Oct 28, 2024
Asia
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Rejection at Bain
on Oct 28, 2024
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How to increase confidence (on the job)?
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I have 2 questions (1.) Under potential for market size, for buses- why was 10.245.545.45 and 1.250.000 not multiplied by 2? The initial background stated 2 units per bus. (2.) Additionally, how was the school year subscription calculated 25M and 3.118M
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Renewables/Social Science PhD entry into strategy consulting (MBB)
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