Those who successfully made it through MBB cases - how did you feel going into round 1 in person?

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We are looking for investment bankers or MBB with 2-4 YOE. Looking for someone that has experience with financial modeling and background in healthcare work.

Happy to chat further about AUM, funds, comp numbers etc. DM me!

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McKinsey & Company I'm currently working as a Sr. Program manager at FAANG. 7 YOE overall experience (work and academic experience incl.,) across different domains with analytics and program mgmnt background. Interested in pursuing Engagement manager opportunities at MBB. Can you please help me out with the referrals? Also, I would like to what's the salary range, hiring process, WLB, growth opp., usually like for Engagement manager positions. McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group@bain&company

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Godot is the Call from the recruiter which never came...
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In hindsight, Existentialists are not the best people to read during dwindling confidence xD. Great book though otherwise

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