Monitor Deloitte Italy: back‑to‑back technical interviews — what cases to expect & how to prepare?

Hi there,

Congrats on reaching the technical rounds at Monitor Deloitte Italy — you're asking all the right questions. 

1. Interview Format & Flow
Expect interviewer-led cases, broken into steps by the interviewer, with some room for independent structuring.

• Usually 10–15 mins of fit questions (walkthrough of CV, motivation), followed by 35–40 mins on the case.
• You may also get a short wrap-up or brainstorming question at the end.

2. Common Case Types
Cases often focus on growth strategy, market entry, pricing, and profitability across sectors like healthcare, energy, consumer goods, and financial services.

• Guesstimates and market sizing are common — often baked into the case or used as a warm-up.
• Strong mental math and structured thinking are key.

3. Industry Focus & How to Predict
Monitor Deloitte Italy has notable activity in healthcare/life sciences and energy, so brushing up on those areas is wise.
To guess the sector:

• Check the interviewers' LinkedIn profiles (if you have their names).
• Scan recent Deloitte Italy news or reports for trends.
• It's totally fine to ask HR tactfully:
  “Would it help to focus on particular industries or case types for this team?”

4. Beyond Frameworks
You might get business sense questions like:

• “What trends are disrupting this industry?”
• “How might competitors react?”
  This tests your ability to go beyond frameworks and apply real-world logic.

5. One-Hour Break Strategy

• Use the break to reset and decompress (10–15 mins), then briefly review case notes or run a quick drill.
• Stay sharp, but avoid overloading — treat the second interview as a fresh start.

6. Remote Setup Tips

• Ensure good lighting and camera at eye level.
• If using paper, write clearly and hold it up when needed.
• If allowed, a virtual whiteboard or shared doc works well for structuring — just practice with the tool in advance.
• Keep track of time to stay within the 30–40 min case window.

7. Final Do’s & Don’ts
Do:

• Stay structured but conversational.
• Clarify questions if needed.
• Clearly summarize takeaways at the end.

Don’t:

• Stick rigidly to generic frameworks.
• Panic if you make a mistake — walk through your logic and correct it.
• Underestimate the fit portion — it matters.

You’re clearly preparing thoughtfully! 

If you’d like to run through a practice case or get feedback on your approach, happy to help.

Best,
Evelina

Hi there, 

These are great questions but you're only likely to get great answers from those already working at Monitor Deloitte in a role similar to the one you targeted.

I'd recommend you try and reach out to some of them for a chat. During this discussion, ask them how they went about the prep for the technical interview and what do they think made them successful. So in that sense, don't ask them 'what questions they received during the interview' but how they went about their prep. 

A couple of people should be willing to help if you reach out with a polite message to lots of people (don't message though the entire office at once).

This guide should also be helpful:
Expert Guide: How To Handle Networking Calls and Get Referrals

Best,
Cristian

Hi there,

I helped a couple of candidates land offers at Monitor Deloitte Spain last year, so here’s what to expect — and how to prep smart.

Cases are candidate-led. You’ll probably get a market sizing or estimation question. Don’t obsess over case types or sectors — they don’t matter. What matters is showing that you’ve built the consulting toolkit. That means:

• Structuring the problem clearly
• Doing math with logic and confidence
• Interpreting data charts with insight
• Brainstorming top down and being a creative thinker
• Communicating like a future consultant

Your goal isn’t to “solve” the case. It’s to show them how you think — clearly, logically, and consistently.

Best,

Alberto.

Can you clarify what specific role/practice area you are applying for? Normally in case interviews 'technical' refers to digital practice i.e. Analytics / Architecture etc