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S13E20: 3 Reasons Why MBB or Bust Is NOT...

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Send us Fan Mail We work with thousands of consulting candidates each year. 95% of them have McKinsey, Bain, and BCG as a target firm. And often, ONLY those 3 firms. We’re all for reaching for the stars, but we believe an “MBB or bust” approach is NOT the right approach for most aspiring consultants. Today, we’ll share 3 reasons why we don’t recommend the ... Show More
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