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Does the invitation to WebEx Case mean I passed the PST and I am allowed to the first interview ?

on Sep 16, 2020

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Congratulations on making it there! If they have sent you an invite to a case, it seems like that. However, usually... (read entire answer)

Congratulations on making it there! If they have sent you an invite to a case, it seems like that. However, usually they also follow-up with an email and guidance on how to pr... (read entire answer)

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Bain application - International offices

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Nature of the telephonic case interview

on Sep 18, 2020

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CASE: MECE structure to suggest "paid" features & basic in a freemium product?

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Amazon PM career track

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Bettering my Application chances

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Strategy for Customer Retention -MECE Framework feedback

on Aug 31, 2022

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Hi, as always with cases you need to clearly define your metric, Here the "Churn". Ask clarification question to un... (read entire answer)

Hi, as always with cases you need to clearly define your metric, Here the "Churn". Ask clarification question to understand how does your client define churn (Usually how many... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Start date and travel?

on Nov 02, 2020

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Hi A, First of all, congratulations on the offer! Secondly, why do you even hesitate? You are able to choose the... (read entire answer)

Hi A, First of all, congratulations on the offer! Secondly, why do you even hesitate? You are able to choose the starting date on your own so take your time and travel. Bett... (read entire answer)

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Big 4 Strategy > M7 MBA > MBB

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MBB, Kearney, RB and Strategy& Dubai recruitment for full-time entry level roles

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BCG Digital Los Angeles vs SF vs Seattle

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Four Rounds of Bain Interviews

on Sep 15, 2020

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Hi A, I pretty much agree with Henning, the preparation process is going to be similar to standard case interviews.... (read entire answer)

Hi A, I pretty much agree with Henning, the preparation process is going to be similar to standard case interviews. In general, I would recommend focusing on the following:... (read entire answer)

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Risk of applying to multiple offices at the same time?

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Hi Chinedu! the firms generally let you make a choice for up to three offices in your application process. Pick you... (read entire answer)

Hi Chinedu! the firms generally let you make a choice for up to three offices in your application process. Pick yours based on where you want to live assuming you get the offe... (read entire answer)

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How much time should a summary take?

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Hi Zach, I would not recommend taking more than 1 minute. You should give a structured answer providing a couple of... (read entire answer)

Hi Zach, I would not recommend taking more than 1 minute. You should give a structured answer providing a couple of recommendations and ways of how to minimize risks. Beside... (read entire answer)

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Structure R&D outsourcing Case

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Purchase Coaching Plus but only got 6 weeks instead of 12 weeks.

on Sep 14, 2020

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Hi Minh, The problem has been solved! Sorry about the inconvenience and all the best with your case interview prep!... (read entire answer)

Hi Minh, The problem has been solved! Sorry about the inconvenience and all the best with your case interview prep! Christine PrepLounge Community Management

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Bain 1st Round Process

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Hi Anonymous! After the CV screening phase, SEA has recently started using a Hypothesis Planning Case. For that, yo... (read entire answer)

Hi Anonymous! After the CV screening phase, SEA has recently started using a Hypothesis Planning Case. For that, you will get sent a case introduction. Then you have 30 minute... (read entire answer)

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