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Shall I apply for MBB for their graduate roles?

6 hrs ago

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Alessa

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Hey! I would advise you to go ahead and apply early, but ensure your resume is strong and explain any gaps (like ill... (read entire answer)

Hey! I would advise you to go ahead and apply early, but ensure your resume is strong and explain any gaps (like illness) briefly in your cover letter. For case prep, start now... (read entire answer)

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First Consulting Interview: Roland Berger (Germany)

6 hrs ago

DACH

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Alessa

Coach

Hey! Congrats on the invite! Happy to support you! I also did the RB interview process and got an offer from RB :)... (read entire answer)

Hey! Congrats on the invite! Happy to support you! I also did the RB interview process and got an offer from RB :) Feel free to reach out! Best, Alessa

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Mckinsey Solve

11 hrs ago

Global

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Florian

Coach

Hi there, You should definitely tell the recruiters as I believe they can accommodate this! All the best, Florian

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BCG Round 1 Behavioral Interview questions

11 hrs ago

Global

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Florian

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Hi there, Always make sure to think about these answers in a way that demonstrates the value you can bring to BCG. 1.... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Always make sure to think about these answers in a way that demonstrates the value you can bring to BCG. 1. These cutting-edge skills can be leveraged for their client... (read entire answer)

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Should I Apply in This September or wait

11 hrs ago

Global

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Florian

Coach

Hi there, Both would work and it depends solely on your preferences! If you want to make the move to MBB, I would wai... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Both would work and it depends solely on your preferences! If you want to make the move to MBB, I would wait a bit and apply next year. Cheers, Florian

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Applied for an internship with McKinsey but I've already graduated. Will they reject it automatically?

11 hrs ago

Middle East

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Anonymous B

McKinsey, like many firms, often has specific eligibility criteria for their internship programs, including graduatio... (read entire answer)

McKinsey, like many firms, often has specific eligibility criteria for their internship programs, including graduation dates. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean your applica... (read entire answer)

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Associate, CAMPUS, BCG, what does CAMPUS mean?

11 hrs ago

Middle East

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Florian

Coach

Hi there, It refers to campus recruiting -> "to be eligible you have to currently be pursuing a full-time Bachelor... (read entire answer)

Hi there, It refers to campus recruiting -> "to be eligible you have to currently be pursuing a full-time Bachelor's or Master's degree with a graduation date by September 20... (read entire answer)

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BCG Dubai - Senior Associate Advanced Degree

13 hrs ago

Middle East

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Alessa

Coach

Hey! :) The screening process at BCG can vary, but it typically takes between 1-3 weeks for the Dubai office. You may... (read entire answer)

Hey! :) The screening process at BCG can vary, but it typically takes between 1-3 weeks for the Dubai office. You may hear back sooner or later depending on their hiring needs a... (read entire answer)

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Florian

Coach

Hi there, Not sure what the issue is but I know candidates who did the SOVA in September for the Dubai office and rec... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Not sure what the issue is but I know candidates who did the SOVA in September for the Dubai office and received their feedback already. I would reach out to HR and cl... (read entire answer)

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Do you have to have a referral BEFORE submitting the application?

15 hrs ago

1 Answer

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Florian

Coach

Hi there, Yes, either you will receive a direct link to apply when the person makes the referral, or they tell HR bef... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Yes, either you will receive a direct link to apply when the person makes the referral, or they tell HR before you apply (handled differently by firms and offices). Ch... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey hinting at offer withdrawl due to technicality with student status- Help

15 hrs ago

Global

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Florian

Coach

Glad it sorted itself out! All the best, Florian

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EY-Parthenon Single Choice Recruitingtest

15 hrs ago

Global

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Florian

Coach

Hi Swar, I'd practice the following: BCG Casey Sample TestsOld McKinsey PSTsOld BCG Online CasesYou can find the firs... (read entire answer)

Hi Swar, I'd practice the following: BCG Casey Sample TestsOld McKinsey PSTsOld BCG Online CasesYou can find the first via Google, usually for a certain fee. You can find the la... (read entire answer)

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15 hrs ago

Global

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Ariadna

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Hi there and congrats on joining a consultancy! As you can probably expect, there is no silver bullet solution on “h... (read entire answer)

Hi there and congrats on joining a consultancy! As you can probably expect, there is no silver bullet solution on “how to sleep 9 hours in 4 hours” - I so wish there was! But d... (read entire answer)

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Does anyone have any insight into Bain’s Women’s Networking Breakfast?

15 hrs ago

Global

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Ariadna

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Hello Hannah, While I cannot talk about Bain specifically, I can share a bit about very similar BCG initiatives - an... (read entire answer)

Hello Hannah, While I cannot talk about Bain specifically, I can share a bit about very similar BCG initiatives - and I suspect they are similar enough to be relevant. First,... (read entire answer)

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BCG ADC interview process question

15 hrs ago

Global

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Francesco

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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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How do i best prepare for McKinseys Personal Experience questions?

15 hrs ago

DACH

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Alessa

Coach

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

15 hrs ago

USA

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Benjamin

Coach

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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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?

15 hrs ago

DACH

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Florian

Coach

Hi, Wie im anderen Thread geschrieben wuerde ich direkt auf FT gehen. Gruende stehen dort. :-) LG, Florian

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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?

15 hrs ago

DACH

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Fady

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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Can someone share a tech firms corporate strategy interview guide?

15 hrs ago

USA

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Top answer by

Hagen

Coach

Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: While I can't tell you from personal experience, I... (read entire answer)

Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: While I can't tell you from personal experience, I would highly advise you to reach out to current or former c... (read entire answer)

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