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Monitor Deloitte and Deloitte Consulting (Strategy and Business Design)

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Is anyone here working at Monitor Deloitte or Deloitte Consulting? I’m curious about the current structure. Do they still have the Strategy and Business Design unit, or have they merged it with Core Business Operations?

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Sina

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Hi there, I would suggest letting the recruiter know about having taken the test before. It is likely that it would come up later in the interview process, which may lead to your application being rejected if you have ... (read entire answer)

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Employment Gap on Resume and How to talk about it during Interview

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Ariadna

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Hi there! Let me take your questions one by one: 1. Do I have to list the second job on my resume even though it was extremely short? (< 3 months) No, you do not have to. If you think this role is not supporting your ... (read entire answer)

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Market Sizing Answer is off but structure and thought process is fine

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Yes! Approach is fine, even if number is a little bit off. A few extra tips to make sure things actually work out well during the case interview (after you have laid out the structure and go into the numbers): Ask the ... (read entire answer)

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Hi Kulvinder,Usually after 12 months you are fine.

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There is no exact cut-off point. And the reality is that even if there was, it wouldn't be public knowledge. You can think of a funnel. These firms receive lots of applications (CV + CL + referral), then they ask the ... (read entire answer)

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Hi! Well, for some reason, people always obsess about candidate-led vs. interviewer-led, but there is no such thing as a pure "candidate-led structure" or "interviewer-led structure". It simply does not exist! Firstly, ... (read entire answer)

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Hi there, Thanks for your questions! Let's dive into them: Personal Fit Interview Strategy: When approaching personal fit questions, it's crucial to maintain clarity and structure. I recommend using the STAR framework ( ... (read entire answer)

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Application Status

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Hi there, It means that someone internally made some changes to your application (e.g., moved a file around). There's nothing to overthink here! Rather focus on things you can influence, i.e. your case prep. All the bes ... (read entire answer)

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Application filtered out due to school?

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Hi there, I am sorry to hear about the setback! From the outside (without seeing the document) it is difficult to provide a realistic assessment. However, in my opinion, it could be due to two factors or potentially a c ... (read entire answer)

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Hi Soumya, When applying to consulting firms, you should ensure you are well-prepared, meaning you have practiced cases, polished your CV and cover letter, and have a good understanding of the firm's values and the req ... (read entire answer)

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How to use my time properly for case prep?

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1. You need different books. Case in Point you should really avoid. You can skim Case Interview secrets, but it's approach to developing frameworks is (at best) outdated. 2. Stern, Ross, Columbia, Darden, are good case ... (read entire answer)

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Hi, Congratulations on interviewing with BCG. Given your work experience and your MBA, I assume you are interviewing for the role of consultant. Regarding your recent interview, I understand that you may feel uncertain ... (read entire answer)

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Second layer of framework

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Hi there, Short answer, yes. The second layer of the framework is where you can showcase your unique take on the problem and also demonstrate how structured you are in your answer. The first layer of the framework is o ... (read entire answer)

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MBA sponsorship

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Hi there, This question is dependent on the firm policy. But from my experience, yes, MBA sponsorship is available to Engagement Managers (AKA project leaders). One thing you may want to consider is also specific geogr ... (read entire answer)

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A partner referral always helps. The imbellus previous result won't make you automatically rejected (unless it is really very bad… but I think in this situation you have the chance to do the imbellus again).

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Can I apply for internships in consulting even after graduation?

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If I were you I would give it a good go at applying for full time roles - interview process is practically the same: you still need a very strong CV, CL, to ace the case interviews and the fit part. As the others said, ... (read entire answer)

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Hi there, 1) Can you give me any recommendations / advice / resources / tips / etc. in order to best prepare with the time I have? As a main recommendation, if you don’t feel you can be ready in 8 days (I don’t see it a ... (read entire answer)

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Glassdoor is a good datapoint for that type of salary questions. Not 100% reliable, but directionally right (as long as they have a relevant number of datapoints).

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What things can a medical student do to build a stellar application to consulting?

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Hi there, I assume you have thought about that before: Some Consulting expertise. It helps trying to land offers at less selective firms to build experience in the industry before you apply to MBB and similar companies. ... (read entire answer)

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