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S21E8: How Giovanni Navigated Visas and Networking to Earn His BCG Miami Offer

Management Consulted Season 21 Episode 8

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What does it take for an international, non-target student to land a full-time offer at MBB? Giovanni Coeli joins us to share the exact playbook he used to overcome visa hurdles, stand out as a non-target candidate, and earn his offer at BCG Miami.

In this episode, Giovanni breaks down:

  • His intentional networking system
  • How he identified the right offices (and why Miami won)
  • The diplomatic approach he used to build internal support
  • His case prep strategy and go-to drills
  • The biggest myths international and non-target candidates should ignore

If you’re aiming for McKinsey, Bain, or BCG from outside the U.S. or outside a target school, this conversation is your roadmap.

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