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Critique of this Case Interview Structure

on Oct 03, 2017

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Erfahrungen aus Vorstellungsgesprächen

on Oct 03, 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

on Oct 02, 2017

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

on Oct 02, 2017

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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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Florian

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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PEI scenario

on Oct 01, 2017

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Odeh

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

on Oct 01, 2017

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Mark

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

on Oct 01, 2017

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

on Sep 30, 2017

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Where can i get access to sample cases to practice for written case interviews?

on Sep 29, 2017

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Declining Profitability Case

on Sep 29, 2017

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Commercial Due Diligence / strategy

on Sep 28, 2017

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How does case interviews difficulty from an undergraduate (AC/BA) differs from the difficulty from a masters (Associate)

on Sep 28, 2017

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MBB internship as Master graduate possible?

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Shuting down a profitable business to reduce costs

on Sep 27, 2017

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Odeh

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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Andrea

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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B School Case Books Plus MBB Interview Approach to Digital

on Sep 27, 2017

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Who wants to do cases in person? I am currently based in Frankfurt

on Sep 27, 2017

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Astrid

Hi Tobias, To find a suitable partner for practising, I recommend you to post a request under the Case Partners secti... (read entire answer)

Hi Tobias, To find a suitable partner for practising, I recommend you to post a request under the Case Partners section. Thank you! Best wishes for your case prep, Astrid PrepL... (read entire answer)

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Cost reduction - which framework to use?

on Sep 26, 2017

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Is there a Bain test equivalent to the McKinsey PST and BCG Potential Test?

on Sep 26, 2017

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