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Demand and supply calculation

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If 'x' is the demand: x-600 = x/2 x= 1200 Demand = 1200 Supply = 600 I think this should be the answer. (... (read entire answer)

If 'x' is the demand: x-600 = x/2 x= 1200 Demand = 1200 Supply = 600 I think this should be the answer. (How come demand is 1800?, when it's mentioned it has to be b... (read entire answer)

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Referral from Coaching + # of sessions

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Hi A! I don't give referrals based on coachings, but maybe some other coaches do. Here's my general recommendat... (read entire answer)

Hi A! I don't give referrals based on coachings, but maybe some other coaches do. Here's my general recommendation on how to make the best of your case prep: In my exper... (read entire answer)

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Referral MBB

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L.E.K interview

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I interviewed with them a few years ago: In answer to your questions: 1. My experience (1st round) was interviewee... (read entire answer)

I interviewed with them a few years ago: In answer to your questions: 1. My experience (1st round) was interviewee led. They asked open ended, unstructured case questions 2.... (read entire answer)

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How to answer the question: Why us? Not other consulting firms?

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Using external recruiters as an experienced hire

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Labor and depreciation expenses

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Yes, non-unionized labor is cheaper: Bureau of Labor Statistics data indicates that in 1983, 20.1% of employed Ame... (read entire answer)

Yes, non-unionized labor is cheaper: Bureau of Labor Statistics data indicates that in 1983, 20.1% of employed Americans were members of a union. By 2019, that share had decr... (read entire answer)

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Bain market sizing

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I would start with population of country - assume x% eat poultry - normal frequency of consumption (eg 1kg/week, 1kg... (read entire answer)

I would start with population of country - assume x% eat poultry - normal frequency of consumption (eg 1kg/week, 1kg/month, 1kg/6 month)- change of frequency in consumption (fo... (read entire answer)

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I'd structure market based price declines this into 3 groups Customer (value) driven decline If the product v... (read entire answer)

I'd structure market based price declines this into 3 groups Customer (value) driven decline If the product value to the customer drops, their willingness to pay drops (... (read entire answer)

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ROI and operating profit calculation

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2nd round MBB interview

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They are typically flexible. If you call them and explain politely that this collides with commitments on your curren... (read entire answer)

They are typically flexible. If you call them and explain politely that this collides with commitments on your current job, that you can't move, they'll usually offer you a new... (read entire answer)

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Non-financial/operational case examples

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Hey, Have you tried filtering and searching for Operations cases on PrepLounge case library? Here's a case I have... (read entire answer)

Hey, Have you tried filtering and searching for Operations cases on PrepLounge case library? Here's a case I have published-https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulti... (read entire answer)

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Time

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A good way to do this is after asking clarifiying questions to the interview, just say "could I just have a moment to... (read entire answer)

A good way to do this is after asking clarifiying questions to the interview, just say "could I just have a moment to organise my thoughts". At that point, take roughly 30 secon... (read entire answer)

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Do you feel the entry level TITLE at BCG and Bain is more attractive than at McK ?

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"Ecosystem" game to prepare for McKinsey digital game assesment?

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