It’s true that networking can make a difference in the application screening stage of the recruitment process and can increase your chances of being invited to an interview. However, it’s worth noting that if you’re invited to interview, networking will not make a difference in whether or not you get an offer. The offer decision […]
McKinsey reportedly receives more than a million applications per year and hires less than 1% of them. The Top 3 consulting firms are among the ten most selective employers in the world and it is notoriously difficult to receive a job offer. In reality, most of the selection is done at the resume stage where […]
The top consulting firms—McKinsey, BCG, and Bain—each have highly selective recruitment processes. Even receiving an invite to interview is challenging, with less than 10% of applicants being invited to the first round of interviews. You may find yourself wondering whether you’ve studied the right subject or went to the right university in order to have […]
If you’re a consultant at a second tier firm who would love to join a top tier firm, then this is the article you need to read! It’s totally possible to move from working at a second tier consulting firm to McKinsey, BCG or Bain. But there are some challenges and advantages you should be […]
We’ve helped over 100 experienced professionals receive coveted job offers from McKinsey, BCG and Bain. If you’re an experienced professional considering a move to consulting then this article will provide you with an overview of how to make the leap. Top firms hire experienced professionals Working in top tier consulting firms such as McKinsey, BCG […]
Are you mind-blanking in your cover letter? Are you wondering if it’s good enough? If so, you’re in the right place! Here we’re going to share the most important aspects of a cover letter for consulting roles at top firms such as McKinsey, BCG and Bain. Cover letters won’t land you an interview, but they […]
In this article, we walk you through the three most important aspects to think about when preparing your resume for McKinsey, BCG, Bain or other top consulting firms. If you want to understand each of these points in more detail, including how to use networking to your advantage and what the application process really looks […]
Imagine that you are immersed in a natural environment populated by different kinds of plants and animals. You learn that some animals are quickly succumbing to an unknown illness. You have to stop this epidemic. This is McKinsey’s Digital Assessment: the ground-breaking video game that the firm has introduced to assess candidates’ cognitive abilities. To […]