Hi PrepLounge Community!
I'm reaching out to get some feedback from case interviews at Monitor Deloitte for the Brussels Office. If someone is willing to share his/her recent experience regarding the interview case during covid time for the Brussels Office, that would be of great help for me.
Thanks!
Hi Elis,
First, congrats on the interview!
Have HR sent you any information? If you can include this in the description, it would help. Information from my current candidates suggests that all Belgium interviews are being held virtually...please let us know if HR is saying otherwise!
In terms of interview tips during these times, I have the following advice:
1) Everything you need to demonstrate/know in "normal" times stays the same. Meaning, don't change any of your prep just becuase it's online. You will still get a prompt, you will still need to read/interpret charts, you will still need to be hypothesis driven, create a solid framework, drive the case, communicate clearly, think in a structured manner, etc. etc.
2) Get comfortable with virtual
3) Think about COVID-19 implications to your case
You might either be given a COVID-19 case directly, or need to consider its impact. Clara and I have create a few cases to help you feel prepared with this!
Good luck!
(editiert)
Hello!
Although I haven´t helped someone specifically in MD in Brussels, their process is indeed very similar to the "classic" one.
You have 2 main workstreams ahead:
1. FIT INTERVIEW
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2. BUSINESS CASE
You don´t have any more time to the classics of Viktor Cheng, "Case in point" book, etc. You need to get hands on asap:
1. Practice cases with partners asap, as many as you can do.Find experienced partners who can provide a good feedback
2. Practice your math skills, both in your cases and with ad hoc exercisess, such as:
1. Multiplying double digit numbers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ndkkPZYJHo
2. Leveraging math tools (Mimir math for iOS), Math tool on Viktor Cheng website to practice
Furthermore, you should practice as much as you can, and ensure that you cover:
1. Profitability cases- basic profitability framework.
2. Idea generation cases: for any specif issue
3. Growth cases: market penetration, new product launch, product mix change, etc.
4. Pricing cases
5. M&A cases
6. Valuation cases
7. Value chain cases
Given you are under this much time contraint, consider working with a coach to foster speed and ensure you have a tailored plan to be very targeted. PM me interested!
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara
Hi there,
I believe the interview process at Monitor Deloitte is pretty much the "standart one".
Regarding the topic Covid during the interview, you can come up with many answers and strategies if you know how big companies handled the pandemic. Since it's been a recurernt theme for more than a year, you can look up the pubic reports of pretty much any company.
The more you know, the easier it would be for you to answer a similar question.
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
GB
