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Interview with Strategy& (Previously Booz&Co) in the Middle East

Hey,

Next Thursday, I have my first interview with S& - Middle East (Ex-Booz&Co). I am already at a good enough level that I got 2 offers from 2 other tier-2 consulting firms however I would like to know what are some specific areas in the Fit/PEI part and the case part that S& focuses on.

I know that there are a lot of coaches have helped people get to this office so I think the database is quite extensive :) 

Any tip would be appreciated.

Thanks.

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Ian
Coach
on May 24, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the other 2 offers - you're doing something right!

Now, I've coached a number of people in Strategy& (and interviewed there myself), but, honestly, this game isn't worth playing. The more you try and anticipate fit questions, the more rigid you become...you're more likely to be caught of-gaurd.

I highly recommend you stay flexible and adaptable, and be ready for any type of question.

Now, to answer your question mroe directly: There is no discernable pattern between Fit questions at Strat& and other consultancies (that I have seen). There are hundreds of Partners that conduct interviews. They all have different styles, different preferred questions, etc. etc. Adjust and adapt in the moment (and train this) and you'll do just fine :)

on May 24, 2021
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

Congratulations on landing already 2 offers. Strategy& in the Middle East tends not to have stories on leadership, impact, drive etc. - you may still occasionally get them but that’s rare. You will still get the other traditional questions such as:

  • Tell me about yourself
  • Why consulting
  • Why us
  • Why the Middle East (if you are not there already)

I helped several candidates to land offers for S& in the Middle East, please feel free to PM me if you need help.

Best,

Francesco

Clara
Coach
on May 24, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

If you want to deep dive on the topic, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently published in PrepLounge´s shop (https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/integrated-fit-guide-for-mbb-34)

It provides an end-to-end preparation for all three MBB interviews, tackling each firms particularities and combining key concepts review and a hands-on methodology. Following the book, the candidate will prepare his/her stories by practicing with over 50 real questions and leveraging special frameworks and worksheets that guide step-by-step, developed by the author and her experience as a Master in Management professor and coach. Finally, as further guidance, the guide encompasses over 20 examples from real candidates.

Furthermore, you can find 5 free cases in the PrepL case regarding FIT preparation:

  • Intro and CV questions > https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/fit-interview/intermediate/introduction-and-cv-questions-fit-interview-preparation-200
  • Motivational questions > https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/fit-interview/intermediate/motivational-questions-fit-interview-preparation-201
  • Behavioural questions (LEADERSHIP) >https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/fit-interview/intermediate/behavioral-questions-entrepreneurial-drive-fit-interview-preparation-211
  • Behavioural questions (ENTREPRENEURIAL DRIVE) > https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/fit-interview/intermediate/behavioral-questions-entrepreneurial-drive-fit-interview-preparation-238
  • Behavioural questions (LEADERSHIP) > https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/fit-interview/advanced/behavioral-questions-personal-impact-fit-interview-preparation-239

Feel free to PM me for disccount codes for the Integrated FIT Guide, since we still have some left from the launch!

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