Hi All,
I have the final round of interviews for the M&A Strategy team in London. The round consists of a case round followed by an exec fit round with two MDs. I would appreciate any suggestions on what to expect and how to prepare.
Thanks in advance!
Congrats! It's great that you got to this point!
I assume that you're already familiar with the case format and personal fit format by this point.
What I'd recommend you focus on for the partner round is to
1. Work on the feedback provided after your first round. In case they provided formal feedback in the previous round they will now check if you've actively tried to close the gap.
2. Practice your conciseness and top down skills. Partners will pay special attention to you being able to communicate in a structured and effective way.
3. Work on your mentality. This is perhaps the most difficult one and where it's definitely worth getting a coach. Framing the interview in the right way for the final go is a crucial element of success. It's a question of confidence, but way more than that.
Best of luck! Exciting times ahead
Hi there,
#1 Fix your weaknesses
#2 Be prepared for anything (build your fleibility/adaptability)
Some reading for the case: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-shift-your-mindset-to-ace-the-case
Some reading for fit: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/tell-me-about-yourself-interview-question
Fit/Behavioral
You should be more prepared for a pretty in-depth fit interview. I highly recommend you expect "loose" or "random" questions and practice this scenario with a coach. They are less likely to just ask you 20 "tell me about a time" questions. They may have a bit more of a chat, ask you to brainstorm, ask things like "How would you setup x type of project", etc. etc. You need to prepare to be flexible here!
Broader topics/case variability
In terms of being MECE, try out a wide range of "unique" questions to test your MECE structure!
For example, if you were a farmer and had to pick between buying a cow, chicken, or pig, how would you think about which to buy?
Or, if you were a thief, which store between a, b, c would you rob?
Practice breaking these down into MECE structures so that the concept really hits home.
