why is it that mck consultants are so much more willing to help young people out compared to big 4 😭 the likelihood i make it into mck is sooo unlikely but theyre the only ones talking to me for coffee chats, referrals and general help

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Because they only like 2 things: talking about themselves and McKinsey

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Yeah I’m saying the ppl who are asked to coffee are the ones having to talk about their firm and their career. Hence why mck ppl accept coffee requests… to talk about themselves and mck. What’s the confusion

this was not remotely my experience

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Second that

babe never say that something is ‘unlikely’ - just apply!!🤍

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Good luck my friend!

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Who are you talking to and can you send them my way, too?? Would much rather be at MBB than Big 4.

Yep! Have absolutely no problem when people ask me that.

It’s because all accounts are awkward 🤓

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