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Hostile interviewer @ McKinsey

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Asia

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Alessa

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Hey there! From my experience as an interviewer at McKinsey, encountering hostile interviewers is uncommon, but it do... (read entire answer)

Hey there! From my experience as an interviewer at McKinsey, encountering hostile interviewers is uncommon, but it does occasionally happen, particularly at other firms like BCG... (read entire answer)

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BCG or Bain?

2 hrs ago

Middle East

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Would adding a weird hobby on my cover letter be seen as inappropriate for MBB UK?

2 hrs ago

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Effective email & laptop folder structure?

2 hrs ago

Global

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BCG vs Bain in the US?

3 hrs ago

USA

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Bain USA Round 2 AC

4 hrs ago

USA

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Is MBB London rolling basis for graduate schemes?

7 hrs ago

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Is it appropriate to contact McKinsey consultants through LinkedIn?

7 hrs ago

Asia

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Brian

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McKinsey recruiting will typically pair you with a junior associate or associate to casecoach you at least once in an... (read entire answer)

McKinsey recruiting will typically pair you with a junior associate or associate to casecoach you at least once in an official capacity. if they dont, please request for one In... (read entire answer)

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Francesco

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Hi Francesca, Q: Given this background, do you believe my CV is competitive enough to warrant a callback for an inter... (read entire answer)

Hi Francesca, Q: Given this background, do you believe my CV is competitive enough to warrant a callback for an interview at a Big3 consulting firm? Your profile looks ok. The b... (read entire answer)

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Any help or advice with my Supply chain case for a startup in herbal blends(high School thesis )

7 hrs ago

Europe

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Base Salary negotiation - Offer from BCG

7 hrs ago

Global

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Fathu

Coach

Hello and congratulations on the offer! Glassdoor is usually directionally accurate in developed markets since they w... (read entire answer)

Hello and congratulations on the offer! Glassdoor is usually directionally accurate in developed markets since they would have enough data points for the range shownYes, your ap... (read entire answer)

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After joining MBB, should I continue casing to sharpen my consulting skill?

7 hrs ago

Global

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Brian

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Technical aspects of a case interview toolkit does not really apply realistically well in a real study setting. Struc... (read entire answer)

Technical aspects of a case interview toolkit does not really apply realistically well in a real study setting. Structuring and top down communication will obviously benefit fro... (read entire answer)

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What is going with Hong Kong/ Singapore and other Asian countries in terms of hiring? Do I need to speak local language?

on Oct 05, 2024

Asia

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Benjamin

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Hi, For HK mandarin is highly preferred, although at least for BCG there are quite a fewnon-mandarin speakers who are... (read entire answer)

Hi, For HK mandarin is highly preferred, although at least for BCG there are quite a fewnon-mandarin speakers who are in the HK office though that means you are limited to the c... (read entire answer)

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Seeking Advice on Reapplying to MBB After CTL

on Oct 05, 2024

Global

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Hi there, When reapplying, you'll likely be asked why you're not returning to your previous employer. My recommendat... (read entire answer)

Hi there, When reapplying, you'll likely be asked why you're not returning to your previous employer. My recommendation is to focus on the new firm’s specific appeal. You shoul... (read entire answer)

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Referral only for getting interview?

on Oct 05, 2024

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Florian

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Hi there, Only relevant for screening; once you move to the interviews, everyone starts from scratch. Interviewers ar... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Only relevant for screening; once you move to the interviews, everyone starts from scratch. Interviewers are not even aware of referralsNo, but the networking that goe... (read entire answer)

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Role models known for exceptional speaking skills?

on Oct 05, 2024

Global

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Florian

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Hi there, If you want to dive deeper into consulting communication, I can recommend The Pyramid Principle by Barbara... (read entire answer)

Hi there, If you want to dive deeper into consulting communication, I can recommend The Pyramid Principle by Barbara Minto or my own book Consulting Career Secrets. For videos,... (read entire answer)

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I was just wondering would an "easier" degree at suppose LSE for Sociology be better than an economics degree at UoM? (For best chance to break into MBB)

on Oct 05, 2024

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Kairavee

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Hi there, When deciding between an "easier" degree and a challenging one, it’s important not to shy away from difficu... (read entire answer)

Hi there, When deciding between an "easier" degree and a challenging one, it’s important not to shy away from difficulty. MBB consultants thrive on challenges, and adopting this... (read entire answer)

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MBB Publications to improve business sense?

on Oct 05, 2024

Asia

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Alessa

Coach

Hey, a list of high-quality MBB publications and other resources can help you improve your business acumen, especiall... (read entire answer)

Hey, a list of high-quality MBB publications and other resources can help you improve your business acumen, especially in the Financial Industry, Consumer sector, and Technology... (read entire answer)

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Big 4 to MBB

on Oct 05, 2024

USA

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Florian

Coach

Hi there, First of all, it's definitely possible to make that move. Just go and LinkedIn and filter past and current... (read entire answer)

Hi there, First of all, it's definitely possible to make that move. Just go and LinkedIn and filter past and current employers to see examples. The people you find could be your... (read entire answer)

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Best Time to Apply to MBB as an Experienced Hire

on Oct 04, 2024

Global

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Kairavee

Coach

Hi there, When applying to MBB as an experienced hire, timing can matter, but it’s not the most critical factor. For... (read entire answer)

Hi there, When applying to MBB as an experienced hire, timing can matter, but it’s not the most critical factor. For experienced hires, most MBB firms recruit on a rolling basis... (read entire answer)

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