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What kind of business case you have to manage in the final interview at ZS?

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How would you answer a question that doesnt fit into a specific framework?

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I would probably break it down in terms of three categories or stake holders that would be affected: government (nati... (read entire answer)

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Do most candidates who reach 2nd interviews have good interpersonal skills?

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Motivation letter sample

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Profitability Framework

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Is it weird to apply to German-speaking offices with English cover letter and CV?

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Can someone please explain in details what are "operations cases"? And how can someone prepare for this type of cases in particular?

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Work-life balance at E.ON Inhouse Consulting

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Any reviews on " The consulting interview bible " book? Is it worth buying? And can you mention any recent and up to date book that is worth buying?

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You mean from management consulted? I didn't read the book but bought it in a bundle with the "case bank", which I wa... (read entire answer)

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Chance I will pass the interview?

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Market sizing - estimate the number of regular customers of a supermarket

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How important is to state hypothesis for interviewer-led case?

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In an issue tree for profitability framework, where do you factor in questions about market etc.?

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