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Email Recruiter After Applying?

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Does a Master’s degree work necessarily in German MBB?

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DACH

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Ariadna

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Hi there, I think for a German MBB continuing with a master after you already have a bachelor degree will be signifi... (read entire answer)

Hi there, I think for a German MBB continuing with a master after you already have a bachelor degree will be significantly more valuable (and the natural course of action). Wh... (read entire answer)

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Struggling with Mental Math - Should I Give Up on Consulting?

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Prolonged Interview Process and Lack of Clarity – How to Proceed?

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Florian

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Hi there, It feels like they are stalling the process due to unclear hiring demands... If I were in your shoes, I'd d... (read entire answer)

Hi there, It feels like they are stalling the process due to unclear hiring demands... If I were in your shoes, I'd deprioritize this company for now while still staying in the... (read entire answer)

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Sollte ich mich auf ein Praktikum oder direkt auf einen Festeinstieg im Consulting bewerben, wenn ich mein MBF-Studium an der HSG im Juli 2025 abschließe?

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Hey! Ich hatte selbst genau die gleiche Situation wie du nach dem Master! Habe dann bei BCG & McK meine Praktika ge... (read entire answer)

Hey! Ich hatte selbst genau die gleiche Situation wie du nach dem Master! Habe dann bei BCG & McK meine Praktika gemacht, bei beiden ein Offer gesichert und habe mich dann ent... (read entire answer)

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Downsides of working in consulting

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DACH

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Working on exceptional projects on management level comes with a price – no doubt. You should be aware of alternating... (read entire answer)

Working on exceptional projects on management level comes with a price – no doubt. You should be aware of alternating, but high workloads and more travelling compared to other p... (read entire answer)

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How often do you travel to the client site?

11 hrs ago

DACH

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Actually, this depends very much on the project. As I personally do a lot of projects with industrial clients, we wor... (read entire answer)

Actually, this depends very much on the project. As I personally do a lot of projects with industrial clients, we work on site a lot. In my current project, for example, I usual... (read entire answer)

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Tell me about a typical day at work for you

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Thanks for your question. Generally speaking, I have to say that no two days in the life of a consultant are the same... (read entire answer)

Thanks for your question. Generally speaking, I have to say that no two days in the life of a consultant are the same. The reason for this is of course the different project set... (read entire answer)

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BCG ADC interview process question

12 hrs ago

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Hi there, Q: Does anyone have any insight on where I am now in the process? I From the flow you described, it seems b... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Q: Does anyone have any insight on where I am now in the process? I From the flow you described, it seems both the interviews were part of Round 1. Most likely the nex... (read entire answer)

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Struggling to Pass McKinsey's CV Screening Despite Strong Referrals and Experience – Seeking Advice

12 hrs ago

Europe

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Hey, I definitively get your concern and I am sorry to hear! It sounds like you're in a strong position overall, bu... (read entire answer)

Hey, I definitively get your concern and I am sorry to hear! It sounds like you're in a strong position overall, but McKinsey's CV screening can be particularly tough due to h... (read entire answer)

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Am I in over my head? In the midst of a Bain application

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Hi there, Congratulations on your career so far; you have already accomplished a lot at a young age! In terms of your... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Congratulations on your career so far; you have already accomplished a lot at a young age! In terms of your questions: 1) Is my experience sufficient to succeed in the... (read entire answer)

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How do i best prepare for McKinseys Personal Experience questions?

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Hey! To prepare for McKinsey's Personal Experience Interview (PEI) and follow-up questions, I advise my mentees to fo... (read entire answer)

Hey! To prepare for McKinsey's Personal Experience Interview (PEI) and follow-up questions, I advise my mentees to focus on these strategies: Prepare Detailed Stories: Craft two... (read entire answer)

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Me too have been invited for this. If someone can help and provide us how these questions look like, and how to prepare

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Need some consulting career advice post McKinsey (I'm currently a Consultant at McKinsey)

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Hi, A couple of angles to consider as you make this decision. Building your abilities/skills/experienceTo me this is... (read entire answer)

Hi, A couple of angles to consider as you make this decision. Building your abilities/skills/experienceTo me this is a function of project exposure, client exposure and internal... (read entire answer)

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Should I apply for an internship or directly for a full-time position in consulting when I complete my Finance studies at HSG in July 2025?

12 hrs ago

DACH

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Hey There, Your situation sounds very interesting indeed, I can see from what you mentioned that you already have som... (read entire answer)

Hey There, Your situation sounds very interesting indeed, I can see from what you mentioned that you already have some good credentials that would make up a strong resume. Now,... (read entire answer)

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How to calculate the Market Share?

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Hello Mateusz, By "mathemathically", you mean they asked you for a specific formula ? If yes, I would approach it... (read entire answer)

Hello Mateusz, By "mathemathically", you mean they asked you for a specific formula ? If yes, I would approach it this way: 1. Define the demand: define the number of mobil... (read entire answer)

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Can someone share a tech firms corporate strategy interview guide?

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Can yous transition from consulting(Tier 2/Big 4) to PE/VC/HF with a top tier MBA?

on Sep 14, 2024

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Jun

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Hi there! I have pivoted into a venture capital/fund-of-funds investment role after a stint at a management consultin... (read entire answer)

Hi there! I have pivoted into a venture capital/fund-of-funds investment role after a stint at a management consulting boutique post-MBA. Location is US so only speaking for the... (read entire answer)

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Does work life balance improve with time?

on Sep 14, 2024

Global

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Anonymous

Fantastic question! The short answer - if you are savvy you can have a good work life balance over time otherwise N... (read entire answer)

Fantastic question! The short answer - if you are savvy you can have a good work life balance over time otherwise NO :). Plunge in and work hard in the early days (1-2 years)... (read entire answer)

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"What Else?"

on Sep 14, 2024

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Hey! To answer your question: Normally “what else” points to some facts that are still missing in your analysis/bra... (read entire answer)

Hey! To answer your question: Normally “what else” points to some facts that are still missing in your analysis/brainstorming. I would never intentionally hold back points sin... (read entire answer)

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