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How many doors in your own country ( Exclude Vehicle door )

on Oct 06, 2017

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Hi, Thanks for the question. I would clarify with the interviewer that these doors are for people to enter/exit buil... (read entire answer)

Hi, Thanks for the question. I would clarify with the interviewer that these doors are for people to enter/exit buildings before approaching this problem. There are other types... (read entire answer)

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Critique of this Case Interview Structure

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Erfahrungen aus Vorstellungsgesprächen

on Oct 08, 2017

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Hey, ich hatte in den letzten Woche ein Interview. Die zwei Cases waren gut machbar, allerdings bin ich auch ein Ex... (read entire answer)

Hey, ich hatte in den letzten Woche ein Interview. Die zwei Cases waren gut machbar, allerdings bin ich auch ein Exot und hatte eventuell Bonus. Einmal sollte ausgerechnet w... (read entire answer)

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Important soft skills as MBB consultant

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What are the ways to spend one year before applying to MBB one more time after rejects?

on Nov 30, 2020

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Hi, My understanding is you still hold the local bank's offer and have not made a decision yet? Honestly speaking,... (read entire answer)

Hi, My understanding is you still hold the local bank's offer and have not made a decision yet? Honestly speaking, turning down the Big 4 Strategy offer was a huge mistake in... (read entire answer)

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Agile Transformation Case

on Oct 02, 2017

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Hi, well, while the company you recruited for is more of a digital strategy firm, I think this case is more about a... (read entire answer)

Hi, well, while the company you recruited for is more of a digital strategy firm, I think this case is more about all the problems you run into when changing a waterfall organ... (read entire answer)

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I personally think (for what its worth) that you have the opportunity to strength your answer using the same example... (read entire answer)

I personally think (for what its worth) that you have the opportunity to strength your answer using the same example (despite it being more akin to disagreeing with your boss ra... (read entire answer)

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How many trains are there on the Paris Underground

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Hey, I am new to this too, but I think I have some ideas for your problem. Your approach looks good, but I think... (read entire answer)

Hey, I am new to this too, but I think I have some ideas for your problem. Your approach looks good, but I think you have a mistake in how you time the trains. You say that... (read entire answer)

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ZS Case Interview

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Can you suggest a mental framework to keep in mind when asked about listing possible revenue or cost sources?

on Oct 01, 2017

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Declining Profitability Case

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Shuting down a profitable business to reduce costs

on Sep 27, 2017

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Hi, I agree with Anonymous. Costs are not profits but contribute to them. Thus your answer must elaborate on the... (read entire answer)

Hi, I agree with Anonymous. Costs are not profits but contribute to them. Thus your answer must elaborate on the the difference of profits realised if the product persists o... (read entire answer)

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How to estimate the number of taxis in Köln ?

on Sep 27, 2017

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Hi, I would estimate this way. I hope it helps. - (N° of residents * % residents no driving license * % residents... (read entire answer)

Hi, I would estimate this way. I hope it helps. - (N° of residents * % residents no driving license * % residents no car * % residents no public transport) * N° drive over ye... (read entire answer)

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