April 30, 2023

BCG and Bain Pymetrics: Full 2023 Guide with Practice Test

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BCG and Bain Pymetrics: Full 2023 Guide with Practice Test

We explain what the Pymetrics assessment is, why Bain, BCG and others have been using it, why it is so important that you perform well and how to prepare effectively.To help you prep to the highest possible standard, MCC has mirrored the consultants themselves in partnering with a specialist psychometric testing firm to provide a professional simulation of the Pymetrics assessment for you to practice with.

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Bain Sova Assessment – Your 2023 Guide with Practice Tests

In this article, we’ll cover the rationale behind Bain using screening tests at all. We’ll then discuss how screening tests have been rapidly changing in recent years and specifically how the Bain Sova Test differs from its predecessor.

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Casey - BCG’s chatbot online case study - 2023 guide

Casey, or the BCG Chatbot Case, is the new iteration of the Boston Consulting Group's Online Case aptitude test.With Casey, BCG replaces a more traditional test with multiple choice questions with a chatbot meant to more closely mimic a real case interview - if that interview were conducted over WhatsApp rather than over a desk.Given your performance will be a big part of whether you make it to the next round of selection - and ultimately whether you manage to land your job at BCG - the stakes a...

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How to Kickstart Your Career as an HR Consultant

Now is the best time to kickstart your career if you're an aspiring HR consultant. HR consultancy is one of the careers expected to boom this year, with independent HR firms having gained 48% more clients in the past year. This results from companies looking to grow their business, leading them to seek assistance from professionals such as HR consultants. As with any career, you'll have to prepare before you start working in this particular field. With that said, here are a few tips to help you...

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How to Make a Video Resume

Video resumes are substantially interactive and exceptional in a way that convinces recruiters to learn more about you. In every other field, videos are the most engaging content format lately. So, why not a video resume? It's time to ride the wave - create that video resume - especially when it has the potential to help you shine. 

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Entry Level and MBA Consulting Salaries 2022

Choosing a career in consulting is usually driven by exposure to interesting business problems, personal development, exit options and an intense lifestyle. But let's be real. Salaries are a key factor when considering applying to a consulting firm.We will give you an overview of the entry-level salaries in top consulting firms, so you know what you can expect. No surprises - at least on the payslip side!

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Peace of Mind: The MCC Mentoring Money-Back Guarantee

Considering a mentoring package like Springboard? Haven’t worked with us before and want to do your due diligence? Read on!

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The MyConsultingCoach Story

So, who are these MCC guys, anyway? How did they get started?

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Why Consulting?

The answer here will and should be different for everyone – and this isn’t just some platitude about how we’re all special and unique. As we’ll see, you will need to be able to give a very specific, personal answer to “why consulting?” if you want to stand a chance of impressing your interviewers.

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Market Entry Case Studies - A Comprehensive Overview

Market entry cases are a recurring theme in the management consulting interview process.This is because consultants will frequently deal with market entry when working on real projects – which in turn means they are likely to base interview case studies on recent market entry work.

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BCG Gamma: what is it and how can I work there

In this article we'll learn what BCG Gamma is and how you can work for them! We’ll focus in particular on candidates from technical backgrounds and how they can quickly get to grips with case interviews. Let’s get started! 1. What is BCG Gamma? BCG Gamma is a subdivision of BCG which focuses on using advanced data analysis methods, as well as AI and machine learning, to come up wit...

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Capital One Case Interviews: How to Prepare in 2020

So, you’re trying to get a job at Capital One. Great choice – but great jobs don’t come easy and the selection process for Capital One is particularly intense. To get an offer, you will have to get through screening tests and culture fit interviews like any similar banking role. However, Capital One significantly ups the ante by requiring applicants to a...

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Case Interview Examples 2020 - MyConsultingCoach

Practice makes perfect and a successful case interview prep will largely be a matter of practice! This article collects a whole host of free case practice material to help fuel your preparation.

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How an Interview Coach Can Help You Land the Job

Attending an interview is one of the most difficult moments for career people, especially those who are just beginning. Even those who have switched jobs before will testify how nerve-wracking these moments can be. It is more challenging if you have to attend multiple interviews in a competitive company that has too many rounds of panels. You may even get overwhelmed at some point.The best way to overcome tension is to approach a coach who will guide you through the process. Ideally, interview c...

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Coronavirus Update: April 2020

Don’t worry – we aren’t just going to tell you to wash your hands and stay indoors. We will focus exclusively on the health of the consulting industry and the impact on your chances of landing a job. Of course, the situation is changing day-to-day at present. As such, we will update this post to reflect our best analysis of what is going on.

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Do I need an MBA to move into consulting?

Management consulting is probably the single most targeted job for MBAs and there is a common assumption that an MBA will be a pre-requisite for many consulting roles. However, the truth is that an MBA is neither necessary nor sufficient to transition to consulting . There are some real advantages to having an MBA. However, we will see that these are typically overstated and need to be balanced against some very formidable costs.

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A Consultant's Career Path

Achieving your goals and establishing your profession as a management consultant represent a rewarding achievement. However, there arrives a time that many consultants choose to move on to other opportunities. For whatever reasons, the choice to leave behind your established career, there are a number of potential opportunities for them. We have collected some information on exit opportunities for consultants to provide you an idea of the where what and how after consulting.

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What is Management Consulting ?

Management Consultingis concerned with helping businesses grow and improving their performance through solving problems that companies might have on their way to achieving their business aspirations.Consulting covers all areas of business, be that IT, Finance, HR, RD and Marketing. Top consulting firms like McKinsey, KPMG and Ernst Young have thousands of employees and departments that specialize in each of these areas. Whereas small consulting practices may offer services in a...

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How to make the best of the 80-20 rule

In the consulting world, the Pareto principle is not a business rule but rather a mantra. You could hear things like “We have no time to boil the ocean. I think we should apply the 80-20 rule”.

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Consulting Salaries in 2019 - What to Expect at Top Firms

Consulting salaries are notoriously generous. Let’s be honest: sky-high salaries are realistically the single main reason why so many candidates are attracted to management consulting - and what makes the subsequent selection process quite so competitive.A consulting role in the US can come with a six-figure salary in year one – base pay for undergraduates can easily be up to $90,000, with an MBA or PhD grad starting on salaries often rising above $170,000. If that isn’t impres...

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