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Top 10 Consulting Firms in the Middle East: Ranking & Insights

The Middle East is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world and at the time of writing (January 2023) one of the very few areas where recruiting for top-tier consulting firms has not slowed down. In this article, I want to provide an overview of the top 10 consulting firms and their work in…
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Consulting Recruiting in 2023: Slowdown or Freeze? (2024 Update)

One of the most common concerns I currently read across all consulting job boards and discuss with my clients is that everyone feels the slowdown in hiring with firms such as McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. On top of that, I see decreasing activity in article views, and coaching requests (not just myself but colleagues as…
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The Future of Consulting: McKinsey, BCG, and Bain Outlook

The consulting industry with its top players McKinsey, BCG, and Bain has always been a rapidly evolving field that is constantly adapting to meet the changing needs of businesses and organizations, and on the other hand, also driving part of that change (e.g., McKinsey with the invention of the bar code). As technology continues to…
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How to Succeed in the Consulting Application Process

The consulting application process is highly competitive, especially for positions at top-tier firms, requiring meticulous preparation and strategy. Only 1% of top-tier consulting applicants make it through the MBB application funnel, 75% of which are already rejected at the screening stage. Getting into McKinsey, BCG, and Bain is not an easy task. The same applies…
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How to Answer “Strengths?” and “Weaknesses?” in a Case Interview

Navigating the strengths and weaknesses questions in top-tier consulting interviews like those at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain is crucial for leaving a lasting impression. These questions, often featured in the fit interview segment, provide a platform to showcase your self-awareness, relevance to the consulting role, and alignment with the firm’s culture. This article aims to…
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