If the hiring manager is Ex-MBB, I would suggest the following:

 1. Research the company: Get to know the company you are interviewing with, the industry, and their competitors. Be prepared to answer why you picked this company specifically

2. Brush up on your analytical skills: These roles require strong analytical skills. Practice analyzing data and developing strategic recommendations based on your findings

3. Develop business acumen: Familiarize yourself with basic business concepts, including finance and accounting, marketing, and ops. This helps especially in determining how different parts of the business work together 

4. Learn about the industry: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the industry. Read industry reports, attend conferences, and network with industry professionals

5. Be confident: Corporate strategy roles involve presenting complex ideas to senior leadership and this requires a confident manner in communicating with your audience

Hi there, 

That's a great question. 

If he's ex-MBB then you might expect an interview that is similar to those in MBB (even if this is not a formalised structure within the organisation). 

So preparing for it accordingly will definitely put you in a better position than that of other candidates. 

The basic things I'd start with if I were you are:

1. Case part
   1. market sizing
   2. structuring drills
2. Personal fit part - the basic questions:
   1. tell me about yourself
   2. why this transition to the new job
   3. why this particular company
   4. also make sure that you have a clear personal storyline of how everything that you've done up until now in life lead to this moment

In terms of cases, you can try the following ones which are based on recent MBB interviews and contain detailed interviewer notes:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-led-usual-style/advanced/mbb-second-round-codewave-employee-turnover-challenge-304

https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-led-usual-style/advanced/mbb-first-round-soy-technologies-303

https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/interviewer-led-mckinsey-style/intermediate/element-mobile-expands-into-refurbished-phones-mbb-2nd-round-302

Feel free to also reach out via DMs if you have other questions.

Best,
Cristian

Hi there,

second what below - would add

1) brush up your case interviewing skills, even if not explicitly , I suspect the hiring manager will have a case-type interaction/discussion with you - this happened in 95% of my industry interview

2) prepare your fit part, especially relevant examples on your past that showcase skills directly transferable to the role

3) Uber prepare the why you want to work here - it will be an occasion to really show that you made your homework on knowing the company and why you can add value. Would be great if you can connect with ex employers or current ones in your target org in an informal way

hope it helps