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A bad CV compared to a great CV showing a McKinsey consultant in front of the great CV

The Perfect Consulting CV: How to Get Invited to McKinsey, BCG & Bain Interviews

80% of candidates never make it past the CV screening at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. Former McKinsey consultants and interviewers break down the four-section structure, the impact-focused writing method, and the mistakes that get you rejected instantly.

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A tired and overworked consultant at McKinsey, BCG or Bain

Work-Life Balance at McKinsey, BCG & Bain: A Reality Check

How many hours do MBB consultants actually work? We break down three real sample weeks — a great week (54 hours), a typical week (67 hours), and a week from hell (100 hours) — plus the drivers and red flags that determine which one you get.

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A picture of the mistakes candidates applying at McKinsey, BCG & Bain make when preparing for the case interview

8 Common Mistakes when Preparing for the McKinsey, BCG & Bain Case Interview

Candidates make several crucial mistakes when preparing for their case interview. The most common ones are using outdated material and unrealistic cases. Surprisingly, some candidates are not doing any mock cases at all which is a very bad idea. Some resources online also recommend memorizing 100s of frameworks which is also completely unnecessary. Moreover, using friends or siblings with absolutely no case interview experience as interview partners is also a very bad idea.

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