I have my Round 1 interview for the entry level post masters consultant roles at EY Parthenon German offices in the Strategy Team. Does anyone has experience in the process and what kind of cases should I focus on, and what other personal skills are important for them?

EY-Parthenon's structure and evaluation style lean closer to the MBB model than the other Big 4 strategy practices, so prepare accordingly.

For Round 1, they are primarily testing your ability to handle complexity under pressure and maintain structure. You should absolutely focus on core profitability diagnostics and market sizing/entry, but make sure to practice basic M&A Screening cases too. The key difference compared to MBB is often the ambiguity level—EYP cases might have slightly cleaner, more data-driven prompts, but the expectation for MECE structuring and precise quantitative analysis remains extremely high.

In terms of personal skills, the German offices highly value analytical rigor and structured communication. When you present your behavioral stories, do not focus on flowery descriptions of leadership; instead, focus on the process of structured collaboration and how you precisely broke down a complex team problem. They want to see someone who can articulate their logic clearly and concisely, especially when discussing conflicts or setbacks. Show that you prioritize systematic thinking over gut intuition.

Ensure your frameworks are adaptable, not memorized rigid lists. Good luck!

Hey Kunal,

for EY Parthenon Germany, the process is pretty standard for strategy consulting. Round 1 usually has a mix of a fit/behavioral interview and a case interview. Cases are typically more strategy-focused rather than operations-heavy, so focus on market entry, growth strategy, profitability, and M&A-style cases. They like structured thinking, clear frameworks, and being able to do quick calculations on the fly. Also practice communicating your thoughts clearly and confidently, since they value business intuition and commercial awareness. Personal skills like teamwork, curiosity, and a proactive mindset matter a lot.

You can reach out if you want some sample cases or tips to prep efficiently.

best, Alessa :)

Hi Kunal,

For EY-Parthenon Germany Strategy, Round 1 is usually very strategy-focused. You should mainly prepare

• Market entry and growth cases
• Commercial due diligence style cases
• Profitability and cost structure cases
• High-level investment or valuation thinking

They care most about clear structure, prioritization, and strong synthesis rather than complex math.

On the personal side, they look for

• Structured and confident communication
• Business judgment and comfort with ambiguity
• Strong motivation for strategy and EY-Parthenon

German offices value clarity and substance over flash.

I have direct experience with this process, so feel free to reach out if you want to practice or get targeted feedback.

Best
Evelina

Kunal, 

Congrats on the interview invite!

EYP doesn't have any specific 'EYP-like only' cases. So practice across the board. 

Do ask the recruiter though whether for the specific role you're interviewing for you should be expecting cases focused on a specific industry or not. That will enable you to tailor your prep. 

Best,
Cristian

Hi Kunal,

EY Parthenon interviews are usually very strategy focused so think market entry, growth, profitability, and M&A style cases. Overall, quite similar to MBB. Clear structuring and practical business judgment matter a lot. On the personal side they really value strong communication, a collaborative mindset, and being able to explain your thinking clearly and calmly.