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Hi there, You should honestly prepare for this like you do a regular fit :) For this, I advise the following....... (read entire answer)

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I think I already replied to you in the other message. Which office did you apply to, in case you don't mind sharing... (read entire answer)

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Hello everyone,I received an email from McKinsey inviting me to apply for a position.Two days later,I got a follow-up email outlining the next steps,asking me to submit some documents,but there was no contact information for a recruiter.Could this be an automated process,thanks!

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Hi, Do you know if this is an automated email based on someone within McKinsey referring you for a particular positio... (read entire answer)

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Hi there, A few thoughts: It could be a worthwhile opportunity for a couple of reasons: Great brandIncreasing special... (read entire answer)

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What is the average time of getting the solve game link for McKinsey after submitting the application for Dubai's office specifically?

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Hi there, It depends if it was part of rolling recruiting or based on a recruiting deadline. If it's part of former,... (read entire answer)

Hi there, It depends if it was part of rolling recruiting or based on a recruiting deadline. If it's part of former, you should hear back relatively quickly (max 2 weeks I would... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 06, 2024

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Hey there,Working towards the Solve: Get a game strategy guide and a game simulation. This is by far the best way to... (read entire answer)

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