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This was helpful in framing my intro. Thank you
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Wow, the stakes are high then.
It's not the questions they will ask, but the level at which you will answer them.
What that means in practice is that somebody at the manager level will provide answers to a case with a higher degree of sophistication than somebody who is at the Associate level.
Aside from this, here are a few other differences to keep in mind for the final round interview:
Good luck!
Cristian
Hi there,
Under my experience within PwC and McKinsey and your background, you should be eligible to the Manager position.
The main markers to decide if you can get the Manager position are:
Expect any question around these areas and prepare good stories to prove that you are ready for the Manager role :)
Best,
Alberto
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Check out my latest case based on a real MBB interview: Sierra Springs
This was helpful in framing my intro. Thank you
Hi,
Agree with Cristian that it's hard to quantify. They will assess your general seniority level. Be prepared to spin your story in such a way that highlights your managerial experience as opposed to your associate experience.
As an example, one of my students applied for a Consultant position but ended up receiving a Project Leader offer from one of the MBBs a couple years ago. The Partners who made the decision cited her seniority level as the dealbreaker (she had just received a Senior Manager promotion at the Big4 firm she had been working at the time and her work experience was very relevant to this particular MBB).
Good luck!
Nick
Noted, Thank you
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Hi there,
Please hire a coach.
If your interview determines your rank, you are gambling with 40k+…and that's in just the FIRST year (i.e. doesn't account for that fact that every year you will now be on a higher salary than if you started lower).
Seriously, invest $1k-$2k to increase your chances of getting hundreds of thousands of $ more over your lifetime.
I have a list of the questions asked around the world. Real questions. Real firms. Yes, this includes MBB/Strat& in the Middle East.
Feel free to reach out for these questions to get an idea.
And, of course, remember what I always say: Prep for ANYTHING so that you're ready for everything.
Here's some initial reading to help you ace those final 2 rounds:
The Most Common Pitfalls in Case Interview Preparation
Dos and Don'ts in a Case Interview
That was informative, Thank you Christian. On your point#1: I don't have the feedback from Round 1 interviews. They mentioned "You have been moved to Round 2". Should I ask them explicitly.?
Yes, do ask because it can give you more clarity as what to work on.