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Üben mit Coaches

Wenn du dich auf ein Case-Interview vorbereitest, insbesondere unter Zeitdruck, kann die Zusammenarbeit mit einem erfahrenen Coach deine Erfolgschancen erheblich steigern.

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Was sind die Hauptvorteile des Übens mit einem Coach?

Personalisiertes Feedback

Realistische Simulation

Insiderwissen

Strukturierter Ansatz

Zeiteffizienz

Selbstvertrauen steigern

Wie dich PrepLounge mit vielfältigen Coaching-Optionen optimal unterstützt

🚀 Flexibilität und genau das, was zu dir passt

📅 Workshops und Online-Events

Wie du den perfekten Coach findest, der zu deinen Bedürfnissen passt

Was macht einen guten Coach aus?

Abschließende Überlegungen zur Zusammenarbeit mit einem Coach:

Was sind die Hauptvorteile des Übens mit einem Coach?

Personalisiertes Feedback

Einer der Hauptvorteile der Zusammenarbeit mit einem Coach ist das Erhalten von maßgeschneidertem Feedback. Im Gegensatz zu allgemeinen Vorbereitungsmethoden kann ein Coach deine spezifischen Schwächen erkennen und dir gezielte Ratschläge geben, um dich zu verbessern. Dieser persönliche Ansatz stellt sicher, dass deine Vorbereitung effizient und zielgerichtet ist und deine individuellen Bedürfnisse berücksichtigt.

Realistische Simulation

Das Üben mit einem Coach ermöglicht es dir, eine realistische Interviewsituation zu erleben. Coaches, die zahlreiche Case Interviews durchgeführt haben, können den Druck und die Dynamik eines echten Interviews simulieren, wodurch du dich wohler und sicherer fühlst. Diese Erfahrung ist unbezahlbar, da sie dich darauf vorbereitet, den Stress und die Spontanität echter Interviews zu bewältigen.

Insiderwissen

Alle Coaches auf PrepLounge kommen selbst aus renommierten Beratungsunternehmen. Ihr Insiderwissen darüber, wonach Top-Unternehmen suchen, kann dir einen erheblichen Vorteil verschaffen. Sie können dir Einblicke in den Interviewprozess, häufige Fallstricke und die spezifischen Eigenschaften, die Unternehmen schätzen, geben, sodass du gut vorbereitet bist, diese Erwartungen zu erfüllen.

Strukturierter Ansatz

Ein Coach kann dir helfen, einen strukturierten Ansatz zur Lösung von Case-Problemen zu entwickeln. Diese strukturierte Denkweise ist in Case Interviews entscheidend, wo klare, logische und gut organisierte Antworten hoch geschätzt werden. Coaches können dir Frameworks und Methoden beibringen, die deinen Problemlösungsprozess vereinfachen und deine Antworten kohärenter und überzeugender machen.

Zeiteffizienz

Für Kandidat:innen mit begrenzter Vorbereitungszeit ist Coaching eine äußerst effiziente Methode, um sich vorzubereiten. Coaches können schnell Bereiche identifizieren, die verbessert werden müssen, und dir helfen, deine Anstrengungen auf die am meisten benötigten Bereiche zu konzentrieren. Diese gezielte Vorbereitung kann dir Zeit sparen und dir helfen, schneller voranzukommen, als du es alleine tun würdest.

Selbstvertrauen steigern

Selbstvertrauen spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Interviewleistung. Regelmäßiges Training mit einem Coach kann dein Selbstvertrauen stärken, indem es dich mit dem Interviewformat vertraut macht und dir hilft, deine Antworten zu verfeinern. Zu wissen, dass du dich gründlich mit fachkundiger Anleitung vorbereitet hast, kann die Angst erheblich reduzieren und deine Gesamtleistung verbessern.

Wie dich PrepLounge mit vielfältigen Coaching-Optionen optimal unterstützt

🚀 Flexibilität und genau das, was zu dir passt

PrepLounge bietet verschiedene Coaching-Optionen, die zu deinen Bedürfnissen und Vorlieben passen. Du kannst aus Einzelsessions, CV Reviews oder umfassenden Coaching-Paketen wählen, die mehrere Sitzungen umfassen oder sich auf bestimmte Themen konzentrieren. Darüber hinaus gibt es Programme, die eine Premium-Mitgliedschaft mit Coaching-Credits und weiteren Coachingelementen wie Workshops oder Gruppencoachings kombinieren und eine kostengünstige Möglichkeit bieten, erstklassige Coaching-Dienste in Anspruch zu nehmen.

📅 Workshops und Online-Events

PrepLounge veranstaltet auch regelmäßig Workshops und Online-Events, die von erfahrenen Coaches geleitet werden. Diese Sitzungen decken eine Vielzahl von Themen ab und bieten Möglichkeiten für interaktives Lernen und direktes Feedback. Die Teilnahme an diesen Events kann deine Vorbereitung weiter verbessern und dich über die neuesten Trends und Techniken in Case Interviews auf dem Laufenden halten.

Wie du den perfekten Coach findest, der zu deinen Bedürfnissen passt

Um den perfekten Coach für deine Case-Interview Vorbereitung zu finden, kannst du in drei Schritten vorgehen:

3 Schritte, um den perfekten Coach zu finden.

Filtern: Filtere die Coaches in der Coach-Übersicht nach deinen wichtigsten Kriterien, wie Preis pro Coaching-Sitzung oder beruflichem Hintergrund.
Auswahl eingrenzen: Wähle bis zu 10 Coaches aus, deren Profile, Bewertungen, Q&A-Beiträge und PrepLounge-Awards du näher erkunden möchtest.
Kontaktieren: Kontaktiere 2-3 Coaches, um potenzielle Fragen oder Bedenken zu klären. Frage ruhig, ob sie ein kostenloses Einführungsgespräch anbieten.

Was macht einen guten Coach aus?

Gute Coaches zeichnen sich durch folgende Merkmale aus:

Individuelle Anpassung: Sie passen das Coaching an deine spezifischen Bedürfnisse an.
Gute Beziehung: Sie sorgen dafür, dass du dich wohlfühlst und gut mit ihnen zusammenarbeiten kannst.
Transparenz: Sie bieten dir volle Transparenz über den Coaching-Prozess auf PrepLounge.

Abschließende Überlegungen zur Zusammenarbeit mit einem Coach:

Das Lernen mit einem Coach ist eine strategische Investition in deine Case-Interview-Vorbereitung. Das individuelle Feedback, die realistische Simulation, das Insiderwissen und der Vertrauensschub, den Coaches bieten, können einen erheblichen Unterschied in deiner Leistung ausmachen. Mit der fachkundigen Anleitung, die auf PrepLounge verfügbar ist, kannst du sicherstellen, dass du gründlich vorbereitet und bereit bist, in deinen Case-Interviews zu glänzen.

Durch die Nutzung der Expertise erfahrener Coaches, die Auswahl des perfekten Coaches und die Inanspruchnahme der vielfältigen Coaching-Optionen und Events auf PrepLounge kannst du deine Vorbereitungseffizienz maximieren, dein Selbstvertrauen stärken und deine Chancen erhöhen, eine Position bei einem Top-Beratungsunternehmen zu sichern.

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HR asking for comp details after 2 weeks – Is an offer likely?

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Franco

Hi, Given that HR is asking for your compensation details at this stage, it is very likely that an offer is coming. This kind of request typically happens late in the process, once you’ve cleared the bar That said, it’s always better to manage expectations and wait for the official confirmation, just to avoid unnecessary disappointment. But overall, this is clearly a positive signal. Regarding compensation differences between Dubai and Riyadh, I would rely on publicly available information, as I don’t have more up-to-date or specific insights to add here; others might be better placed to comment on recent packages. Hope this helps! Franco

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If you could be remembered with just one sentence – what would it be?

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Clara

Hello! On top of the insights already shared in the post, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently published in PrepLounge´s shop (https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/integrated-fit-guide-for-mbb-34) It provides an end-to-end preparation for all three MBB interviews, tackling each firms particularities and combining key concepts review and a hands-on methodology. Following the book, the candidate will prepare his/her stories by practicing with over 50 real questions and leveraging special frameworks and worksheets that guide step-by-step, developed by the author and her experience as a Master in Management professor and coach. Finally, as further guidance, the guide encompasses over 20 examples from real candidates. Feel free to PM me for disccount codes, since we still have some left from the launch!

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How much would you charge to clean all the windows in Seattle?

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Antonello

It is one of the most popular Fermi questions and you could face it during the 1st round, when math and problem-solving skills are usually tested deeply. I will propose a quick solution, in order to give later some detailed considerations. Let's estimate the number of windows in Seattle. No. of residents in Seattle: you do not have to know that Seattle has almost 750k residents, but a good candidate should infer that it is a big city in the US and that can be assumed it has 1M residents. No. of windows per residents: you are actually interested in the number of facades to clean; a small window has 2 facades, the inner one and the external one, while bigger windows have 4 or more facades. Let's assume that an average residence in Seattle has 2 people and 40 window facades. So we have 20 residential facades per inhabitant. Let's assume to have other 20 commercial window facades per resident, including e.g. bars, offices, stores. -> 1M residents x 40 window facades, we have a total of 40M facades to clean. Now let's evaluate the charge per facade. Facades per hour: the time requested for a wide window of a store will be much higher than the service window of a little house. Let's assume an expert cleaner will take 1 min for a medium-sized window, i.e. 60 facades per hour. Charge per hour: let's assume an hourly rate of $10. We should also consider the cost for infrastructures, tools, products, and insurance: let's estimate other $5 per hour. -> in an hour: $15 / 60 facade, that gives 25 cents per window facade. --> Therefore to clean all the windows of Seattle you could charge $10M ($0,25 x 40M). Remember: in consulting nobody knows the number of windows in Seattle and maybe neither in window-cleaning companies :) What will be valued is not the accuracy of this type of numbers, but the reasoning you make behind them and your common sense (you should always wonder if numbers you estimate have sense or not). In addition, when you complete an estimation (e.g. the no. of residents in Seattle) you can ask the interviewer whether you can proceed with that number or she has something more accurate. The solution proposed will be considered great and will allows you to pass the round. But in order to really crack it and impress the interviewer, you should be more curious, proactive and come up with creative considerations, potentially based on personal experience. Some examples: When you calculate the no. of windows in town you can make some comparisons with your city, e.g.: "in Manhattan, I feel lucky with just one window at home, but I know that Seattle is more residential, houses are bigger and they usually have beautiful views on surrounding gardens and parks. Therefore let's assume an average house has 4 little windows (2 facades each), 4 medium (4 facades each) and 2 big (8 facades each)." Think out of the box: ask the interviewer if you should also consider the car windows. When you evaluate the cleaning speed you can say, with a bit of healthy self-irony: "A medium-sized facade take me at least 3-4 minutes to clean it. But I know to be a disaster :) I assume an expert cleaner with professional tools can handle it and move to the next one in 1 minute." In the end, to consider other risks not covered in the discussion, you could also introduce a safety factor, e.g. "the time evaluated do not consider the time to put up and put down the infrastructure and the time needed to wait for residents to free up windows. For these and other possible risks we should consider an increase of 10% of the estimate."

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Hello All,I did my BCG internship interview in jan and I didn't get in. Now I am preparing for full time and I am in target mba in europe. MBB are coming to the school in september. so my question is when should I start preparing? Will 4 months not be overkill?

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Franco

Hi, I don’t think there’s such a thing as “too much preparation”; there is, however, such a thing as the wrong type of preparation. So 4months is not overkill if used properly. You have plenty of time between now and September, so I wouldn’t go full steam immediately. Instead think about building your preparation in a structured and consistent way. If your budget allows, I would strongly recommend starting with one coaching session early on. The goal is to: assess where you stand identify your main gaps define a clear preparation plan From there, consistency matters much more than intensity. On your concern about sounding robotic, this is usually not due to too much prep, but to the wrong kind of prep; for example, over-relying on memorized frameworks instead of learning how to lead the case and communicate in a clear, structured way. The goal is not to memorize more cases but to think better during the case. Feel free to DM me if you’d like to go deeper Best, Franco

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Transitioning from consulting to corporate strategy - Seeking advice

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Soheil

Hi there, This is a very normal challenge. What’s happening is less about your experience, and more about how it’s being read on the other side. It’s a slightly different game — not harder, just different expectations. On your first point, the “generalist problem”: you’re right — saying “I’m a strong problem solver” doesn’t really resonate outside consulting. It’s true, but it’s too generic. Hiring managers are trying to answer a simpler question: why you, for this business? You don’t need deep sector expertise, but you do need a clear angle. The easiest way to get there is to pick 1–2 threads from your experience and lean into them. That could be: an industry you’ve touched a few times or even a topic (growth, pricing, transformation, etc.) Then build a story that sounds intentional. Something like: “I’ve mainly worked on growth and commercial topics, including a couple of projects in [industry], and I’m now looking to go deeper on that from the inside.” It doesn’t have to be perfect. It just needs to feel focused enough that someone can place you. Also, your observation about certain sectors being more open is spot on. In practice, industries like industrials, energy, logistics, etc., are often more flexible because the talent pool is smaller. That’s usually a better entry point than highly competitive sectors where they can afford to be picky. One more thing that makes a difference: how you describe your projects. In consulting, we tend to emphasize the analysis. In corporate roles, they care more about: what decision was made, and what changed because of your work. Small shift, big impact. On interviews, what you’re feeling is very real. These interviews are less “let’s solve this together” and more “do you already think like one of us?” That’s why generic structures don’t land as well. What helps is changing the way you prepare: Instead of trying to cover a whole industry, pick a few target companies and spend a bit more time on each: how they make money, where they’re growing, what’s not working, what competitors are doing. You don’t need to be an expert — but you should be able to say something that feels specific to them. And during the interview, even if you use a simple structure, add a layer of concreteness. For example, don’t stop at: “I’d look at market, competitors, internal capabilities…” Add one sentence that shows you’ve thought about their context: “…for example, given your expansion into X, I’d want to understand…” That alone already puts you ahead of most candidates. If I had to summarize what usually works: don’t try to be a “generalist” — pick an angle and own it translate your experience into decisions and impact, not just analysis go deeper on a few companies rather than shallow on many always bring a point of view, even if it’s not perfect You don’t need to reinvent your profile — just make it easier for them to see the fit. Good luck! Best, Soheil

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Clinical to Healthcare Consulting - Networking Advice

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Tommaso

Hi Emily, Your approach is correct. I think you are just facing a specific issue: MBB wants to hire profiles like you because they are definitely expanding into healthcare (traditionally, not a top-5 industry in terms of revenues for most firms in Europe) and need deeper expertise, but many firms just don't have a structured process for you to meet them. I would do a few things: Try to get a foot in the door through every event that is remotely connected to you (e.g., experienced hire, women in leadership) and tell the Recruiter you'd want a "coffee chat" with them or with a consultant to understand how/if their firm hires folks healthcare experts like you Broaden the scope of potential connections: I think any healthcare consultant (Manager and above) works is a good fit for a first chat! If you have NHS experience, try to look into Public Sector / Public Policy positions. McKinsey for example has a dedicated practice called SHaPE (https://www.mckinsey.com/mckinseys-work-for-social-healthcare-and-public-entities) that often has dedicated Recruiters and pipelines to find more experienced candidates LinkedIn is the right channel, but don’t be discouraged by a low response rate -- the standard is typically a 10-15% success rate. And try to A/B test different message formats (e.g., long vs. short, focus on the work they do vs. their career trajectory). Hope this helps! Tom

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What is the current online assessment for BCG London, please? I've seen a few different ones online.

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Franco

Hello, The standard online assessment is the BCG Online Case, also known as “Casey.” If you need specific information, feel free to DM me. Best, Franco

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Resume for economic and strategy consulting

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Tommaso

Hey there, The short answer to your first question is: 100%, your CV should be super-tailored! Recruiters are swamped with resumes and it's very easy for them to reject you because "his/her interests don't seem super-aligned with our core work". When you think about your resume, I suggest you carefully pick and choose the experiences/projects that will make you look as aligned as possible to the core business of the firm you are applying to. More pragmatically: Let's say that you have 3 bullet points to describe your experience at "Boutique Economics Consulting Inc" and you want to work for the PE arm of EYP. Even if your work was 80% for public sector clients or regulators, and only 20% for private clients, I would focus at least 2 bullets out of 3 on private clients When you describe a project, try to pick the angle that makes it closer to the standard work of your future employer. - E.g., for Econ Consulting you would do something like "Analyzed national labor data using econometric modeling in Stata/R to uncover a +7% structural growth trend in the renewable energy market; findings informed workforce gap planning decisions for a public entity" - While for strategy consulting, you could do "Sized the renewable energy services market through bottom-up demand modeling rooted in advanced analytics, revealing a $100M opportunity in unmet industrial demand for high-skilled O&M providers" --> This could be the same project, but told from different angles I have a background in Industrial Economics and I helped a lot of candidate move from Econ/Antitrust consulting to MBB -- from resume building to casing. Feel free to reach out for a free intro call: my experience is mostly Europe and US, but we can transparently assess together whether I can help you. Worst case, you just invested 15 minutes :) Hope this helps! Tom

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How can a person with limited connections secure MBB referral(s)?

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Tommaso

Hi! Thanks for the question. It is super interesting to see a PhD in Arts & Humanities aiming for MBB. I actually have a bit of a "soft spot" for this because many of my family members have Masters/PhDs in the humanities. First of all: I have worked on several projects with McKinsey in the UK and with colleagues there, I can tell you the reality is very different from what it used to be -- it is absolutely not just an Oxbridge or LSE club anymore. Many MBB offices are running specific programs to diversify their pipeline. They recognize the "legacy" issue of hiring from the same few schools and are working hard to fix it, so your background is actually seen as a valuable asset rather than an isolated case.Here is how I would pragmatically approach this: Look for existing "Pipelines": Check for specific events or info sessions for so-called "non-target universities". These are very common entry points. Recruiters are often very interested in "non-traditional" profiles. If you can't find a direct contact with a consultant, reach out during online or in-person events and say: "I am currently finishing a PhD in XYZ; I’d love to be put in touch with a consultant who comes from a similar academic background." They can often facilitate these introductions. Use every networking "angle": LinkedIn is definitely a good first step. Have you tried to broaden your audience? Keep in mind that every point of commonality is a valid reason to reach out. E.g., Someone who studied your exact subject (e.g., Literature), even if they went to a different university. You can ask: "As someone who studied Literature, how did you find the transition to consulting?" An alumnus from your university who studied a different subject An alumnus from a non-Oxbridge/LSE uni to ask how they got in and whether they feel the MBB environment is more diverse than it used to be A PhD who has already transitioned into MBB to understand their specific entry experience. Just any PhD! --> My 2 cents: don’t be discouraged by a low response rate -- the standard is typically a 10-15% success rate. Of course, a referral isn't automatic; it depends on personal fit and the consultant’s willingness to vouch for you. However, it is much more common than people think. It’s essentially a numbers game: the more people you speak with, the more likely you are to find someone who will give you a referral or share specific tricks to help you succeed.It might feel strange to cold-message people, but many consultants enjoy sharing their path. Just keep sending those messages! Best, Tom

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Brainteaser

Case-Typen

Brainteaser sind Aufgaben, die sich auf ein einziges Problem konzentrieren, anstatt komplexe Business-Cases abzubilden. Sie erfordern kreatives Denken, Logik oder mathematische Fähigkeiten und können in Form von Rätseln, Textaufgaben oder visuellen Puzzles auftreten. Diese Aufgaben sind darauf ausgelegt, deine Problemlösungsfähigkeiten, dein analytisches Denken und deine Fähigkeit, unter Druck ruhig zu bleiben, zu testen.Typische Probleme beziehen sich auf alltägliche Themen und können sogar unrealistische Annahmen beinhalten. Alle notwendigen Informationen sind in der Frage enthalten, sodass keine weiteren Annahmen notwendig sind. Dieser Artikel erklärt im Detail, warum Brainteaser in der Vorbereitung auf Case-Interviews nützlich sind und wie man sie löst.

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