Bain & Company Failed all 3 MBB interviews! Back to working my ass off at D now! :’) McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company Deloitte

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Sorry opp! Thanks have failed all three in the past as well but just got and accepted an offer from BCG. Stay strong. Whatever is meant to be will be

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This world needs more lovely people like you EM1

Day to day life probably wouldn’t look a ton different at MBB. Try focusing on changes outside of work that are more impactful (hobbies, time with family, etc.). I’ve worked at MBB

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Thank you!! 🥺 agreed, time to find meaning outside of work…

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Eh it ain’t that great here, if you’re doing well at D, nothing wrong with sticking to it

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I failed 10 interview and still no luck.

Frustrated with this working life.

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:( all the best to you! Let’s try to stay positive

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I’ve applied for 200+ jobs and still no luck. Hope this will make you feel better…

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Hey.. what position did you apply for? 200+ is a lot. Did you manage to at least get the interviews? If not then you might need to improve your CV! Let’s stay positive together and I believe good things will come to you soon!

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I interviewed at BCG earlier this year; aced first 3 interviews/cases but blew the last. I’m heartened to read BCG1 comment above. Sticking with D for now.

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Hey! Yeah. I’m heartened reading that too… Which D are you based in?

Sorry OP but trust me grass isn’t always greener!

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Thank you! :(

:/ sorry

I’m sorry too :/

what position? (yoe?)

Yeah, case studies are all about rigid frameworks, and not representative of real world unfortunately

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Sorry to hear! Life goes on - hang in there

You got all 3 interviews. That’s already an accomplishment! I def didn’t.

End day.. you’re at BCG but I’m not! Haha

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