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Is it a good or bad sign when the interviewer had many questions in the PEI part?
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I have an upcoming case interview with Big4 in their Post-Merger Integration and Value Creation practice. I’ve been told the interview will be 90 minutes and will include a live written case brief, with the option to use Excel/calculator and Powerpoint.
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Seeking Career Guidance: Life Sciences Consulting and Long-Term Strategy
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Could someone give me some feedbacks on my CV ? I am not sure whether it is optimized or not. That would help me a lot !
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If you are moving from one consulting firm to the other, whats the best way to answer why this firm?
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If I want to join a consulting firm in the Middle East, should I choose Birmingham Dubai or ESSEC's MSc/MBA program?
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What should I say in a short intro vs a longer tell me about yourself/walk me through your cv
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