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Market sizing - EVs in KSA

on Apr 25, 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, please have a look at this Consulting... (read entire answer)

Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, please have a look at this Consulting Q&A thread and adjust it for KSA.Moreover, however, please... (read entire answer)

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Ideas for short-term, remote ways to gain consulting experience prior to MBB application?

on Apr 25, 2024

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Oliver

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Hi there,Have you already applied for MBB? I suggest you apply for firms outside MBB to understand whether your profi... (read entire answer)

Hi there,Have you already applied for MBB? I suggest you apply for firms outside MBB to understand whether your profile is a fit for a strategy consultant role.In order to gain... (read entire answer)

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Would you consider yourself spontaneous and humorous? (Answer: Yes) Then tell a joke.

on Apr 25, 2024

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Clara

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Hello, I cannot imagine a scenario in which you are asked something like this in an MBB interview. FIT question... (read entire answer)

Hello, I cannot imagine a scenario in which you are asked something like this in an MBB interview. FIT questions are about leadership, impact and entrepreneurial drive, as... (read entire answer)

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What would be the reason why you would have someone on or off a project?

on Apr 25, 2024

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Anonymous

It’s a tricky question because consultants need to balance between a) interests of their clients and b) interests of... (read entire answer)

It’s a tricky question because consultants need to balance between a) interests of their clients and b) interests of their people (keeping the talent happy and creating opportun... (read entire answer)

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Monitor Deloitte Interview

on Apr 25, 2024

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Krithika

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I dont have direct experience with Deloitte's interview process but based on having done similar interviews in the pa... (read entire answer)

I dont have direct experience with Deloitte's interview process but based on having done similar interviews in the past and the short prep time, I dont think visual slides are e... (read entire answer)

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Has anyone ever done the Hunters Dog Case?

on Apr 24, 2024

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Dennis

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Hi, if this is a case that is posted on preplounge, there should be a solution to it that you can check should there... (read entire answer)

Hi, if this is a case that is posted on preplounge, there should be a solution to it that you can check should there be any problems with the case. Otherwise, the name does not... (read entire answer)

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Video Assessment of the BCG Chatbot Home Test

on Apr 24, 2024

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Francesco

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Hi there, Thanks for purchasing my guide! In terms of your question: Q: Is the oral recommendation I should deliver... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Thanks for purchasing my guide! In terms of your question: Q: Is the oral recommendation I should deliver is on the exact same manner of the last question of the chat... (read entire answer)

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Experiences with McKinsey Solve?

on Apr 24, 2024

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Cristian

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Overall, it sounds like you did well. Congrats! And I hope you'll hear back soon. With most offices, they will revie... (read entire answer)

Overall, it sounds like you did well. Congrats! And I hope you'll hear back soon. With most offices, they will review the results of the test together with the CV, CL and the r... (read entire answer)

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Tell me about a time that you managed upwards

on Apr 23, 2024

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Jae

Managing upward is an important component of getting you PhD. Professors are very very busy, each of them has a terri... (read entire answer)

Managing upward is an important component of getting you PhD. Professors are very very busy, each of them has a terribly demanding schedule a bunch of projects, other than yours... (read entire answer)

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Consulting Industry in the UK

on Apr 23, 2024

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Krithika

Coach

With the consulting industry facing challenges due to broad cuts across Tier 1 and Tier 2 firms, including MBB, it's... (read entire answer)

With the consulting industry facing challenges due to broad cuts across Tier 1 and Tier 2 firms, including MBB, it's a bit of a mixed bag in terms of hiring. I've heard from con... (read entire answer)

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7-month tenured BA

on Apr 23, 2024

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Iman

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You will get better with clear feedback from others and through practice. A couple of questions for you to reflect on... (read entire answer)

You will get better with clear feedback from others and through practice. A couple of questions for you to reflect on: a) Are you struggling with the verbal part of top-down com... (read entire answer)

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Additional exercises for Final Round Interview at Bain

on Apr 23, 2024

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Cenan

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Hi there, I would focus on the feedback and practice structuring cases. A poor structure sets you back from the start... (read entire answer)

Hi there, I would focus on the feedback and practice structuring cases. A poor structure sets you back from the start and can make it very difficult to solve a case. One common... (read entire answer)

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MBB in Dubai

on Apr 23, 2024

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Cristian

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Adelina, Happy to provide a perspective on this since about a third of my candidates focus on ME (esp Dubai & Riyadh... (read entire answer)

Adelina, Happy to provide a perspective on this since about a third of my candidates focus on ME (esp Dubai & Riyadh) and have helped with getting several offers in the region... (read entire answer)

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What are the odds I can make a successful pivot into MBB consulting?

on Apr 23, 2024

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Kevin

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Hi there, It sounds like you're approaching this pivot with a great deal of thought and strategic planning, which is... (read entire answer)

Hi there, It sounds like you're approaching this pivot with a great deal of thought and strategic planning, which is exactly the right way. You're right — at least for McKinsey,... (read entire answer)

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Prep Interview Day

on Apr 23, 2024

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Hi Cindy, Q: I am interested in the best strategies to handle a full interview day (9 am - 5 pm) with other candidates. Any experiences and tips? You can find some tips below:... (read entire answer)

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Is my window for consulting closing?

on Apr 23, 2024

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Krithika

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I understand your concerns about the right time to apply for consulting positions and how your entrepreneurial and pr... (read entire answer)

I understand your concerns about the right time to apply for consulting positions and how your entrepreneurial and professional experiences might impact your applications. Here'... (read entire answer)

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Is it possible to transition into MBB for a person in their 30s? (details below)

on Apr 22, 2024

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Nish

Coach

Hi Ronaq Short answer is yes, its possible for a person in their 30s to transition into MBB. I joined BCG a month aft... (read entire answer)

Hi Ronaq Short answer is yes, its possible for a person in their 30s to transition into MBB. I joined BCG a month after my 30th birthday :) You have a stellar background and my... (read entire answer)

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Differences between the roles in McKinsey and Bain

on Apr 22, 2024

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Cristian

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I fully understand the concern. Honestly, the best way to address it is to speak directly with the recruiter. That's... (read entire answer)

I fully understand the concern. Honestly, the best way to address it is to speak directly with the recruiter. That's because there are also differences between role ‘hierarchie... (read entire answer)

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CV structure

on Apr 22, 2024

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Iman

Coach

Hi there, a few tips: Highlight your specific contribution: I would start the bullet point with key words describing... (read entire answer)

Hi there, a few tips: Highlight your specific contribution: I would start the bullet point with key words describing your specific role/module within the project, and describe t... (read entire answer)

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Missed feedback call post interview (MBB)

on Apr 22, 2024

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Kevin

Coach

This is certainly not ideal because these firms value professionalism a lot. That said, the impact is largely depende... (read entire answer)

This is certainly not ideal because these firms value professionalism a lot. That said, the impact is largely dependent on how you handled the situation. Did you promptly apolog... (read entire answer)

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