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DACH

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MBA or advanced degrees for promotion at MBB MENA

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Global

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Help with a procurement assignment as part of a job interview

4 hrs ago

Global

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Dennis

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Hi, if the task was to develop an approach and then point out what is missing to make it actionable, then you probabl... (read entire answer)

Hi, if the task was to develop an approach and then point out what is missing to make it actionable, then you probably solved the right problem. The aspect of partial or missing... (read entire answer)

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How Long Does Recruiter @ McKinsey Take To Move Forward

6 hrs ago

USA

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Florian

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Hi there, Not at all - it can take anywhere from a few days up to several weeks (depending on office and time of the... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Not at all - it can take anywhere from a few days up to several weeks (depending on office and time of the year). Currently, everything moves slower. All the best, Flo... (read entire answer)

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Should I attach a Cover Letter to my application ?

6 hrs ago

DACH

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Dennis

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Hi Louis, the cover letter gives you the chance to talk about your motivation and ambition - it adds a personal touch... (read entire answer)

Hi Louis, the cover letter gives you the chance to talk about your motivation and ambition - it adds a personal touch if it is written well. The CV is just a list and descriptiv... (read entire answer)

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Has anyone heard back from BCG Ldn R2?

12 hrs ago

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Clarification on how to compute expected profit

13 hrs ago

Europe

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Hagen

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Hi Louis, I would be happy to provide the solution: The total costs, consisting of the writer's personnel costs, the... (read entire answer)

Hi Louis, I would be happy to provide the solution: The total costs, consisting of the writer's personnel costs, the manufacturing costs for the books, the rental costs, and the... (read entire answer)

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Consulting internships

16 hrs ago

Middle East

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Vinicius

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Hi there, It's hard to give specific advice without specific information about your academic/professional background... (read entire answer)

Hi there, It's hard to give specific advice without specific information about your academic/professional background. Here are some general recommendations: Timing: Consulting... (read entire answer)

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Florian

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Hi there, In the current market, it's very rare, also for the ones you have mentioned. Even for current expat MBAs, t... (read entire answer)

Hi there, In the current market, it's very rare, also for the ones you have mentioned. Even for current expat MBAs, the key message from recruiters is to mainly apply to interna... (read entire answer)

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Interesting consulting interview

17 hrs ago

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Vinicius

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Hi there, While I haven't had this experience with consulting firms, I have been in other interviews where the inter... (read entire answer)

Hi there, While I haven't had this experience with consulting firms, I have been in other interviews where the interviewer was disengaged and/or unprepared. In these cases, you... (read entire answer)

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BCG - Case Buddy

18 hrs ago

Middle East

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Kairavee

Coach

Hi there, Usually they do not offer this option and I personally wouldn't ask. Their consultants have so much to do,... (read entire answer)

Hi there, Usually they do not offer this option and I personally wouldn't ask. Their consultants have so much to do, they would not have time to coach you. However, I would us... (read entire answer)

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I have almost one year working experience as a business analyst at a boutique consulting firm and an MBA. Please inform me of the most suitable consulting role that I can apply at Bain Middle East office

22 hrs ago

Middle East

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Florian

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Hi there, Post-MBA, you would enter as a Consultant. Cheers, Florian

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Hi, Could you please inform me if candidates are required to attempt a pre-interview test/assessment from Kearney Middle East office as part of their interview process for a business analyst role?

22 hrs ago

Middle East

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Alessa

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Hey there! Yes, candidates applying for a Business Analyst role at Kearney Middle East are typically required to comp... (read entire answer)

Hey there! Yes, candidates applying for a Business Analyst role at Kearney Middle East are typically required to complete a pre-interview test or assessment as part of the selec... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey: Probability of getting an offer after the unsuccessful final interview

22 hrs ago

Europe

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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on completing the application process with McKinsey! I would be happy to shar... (read entire answer)

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on completing the application process with McKinsey! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: First of all, please keep i... (read entire answer)

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Has anyone heard back from their Round 1 interviews for Bain Iberia?

22 hrs ago

Europe

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Three of my coachees already heard back from Bain R1 in Spain. Be patient as they will be calling candidates in the f... (read entire answer)

Three of my coachees already heard back from Bain R1 in Spain. Be patient as they will be calling candidates in the following days. In the meanwhile, discover insider insights i... (read entire answer)

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Monitor Deloitte - South East Asia

23 hrs ago

Asia

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Hi there, For accurate salary ranges, I found levels.fyi to be helpful. Hope this helps! Cheers, Florian

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Do graduates have less competitiveness compared to those in the last year?

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Hi, Last year, there was a significant reduction in the number of hires following the high levels during the COVID ye... (read entire answer)

Hi, Last year, there was a significant reduction in the number of hires following the high levels during the COVID years. This year, there might be an increase again, but it rea... (read entire answer)

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Recruiter recommendations for tech roles in London

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Silvia

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This are the headhunter company I spoke with for similar roles: Propel - focused on Tech Oakwood Recruitment The Bald... (read entire answer)

This are the headhunter company I spoke with for similar roles: Propel - focused on Tech Oakwood Recruitment The Balderton Partnership (quite big, focused on different sectors)

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What are the numbers of candidates for Mckinsey London's 3 interview stages?

on Nov 21, 2024

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Florian

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Hi there, These varies for each recruiting cycle and type of recruiting. The only people who know current numbers wou... (read entire answer)

Hi there, These varies for each recruiting cycle and type of recruiting. The only people who know current numbers would still be active consultants and HR, who are not allowed t... (read entire answer)

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