Hello,
concerning the case part, should I expect any difference between partners and EM in the type of case they give?
Thanks
Hello,
concerning the case part, should I expect any difference between partners and EM in the type of case they give?
Thanks
Hello!
Congrats to making it the 2nd round!
Although on paper the cases are the same, you need to be ready for much more improvisation and free riding. However, I would say that once you were strong enough for passing 1st round, you should be for 2nd round.
There is extra emphasis in the PEI part, that is longer and deeper.
If you want to deep dive on the topic, 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)
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Furthermore, you can find a Expert Article on PreLounge fully dedicated to Behavioural questions, one of the key building blocks of FIT:
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Hey there,
No, the interviews are the same in terms of the cases given and the same interviewer/ evaluation guidelines apply. However, partners are sometimes a bit more rogue and deviate from those guidelines, which could mean that
Do not be surprised if it deviates from what you expect and keep calm.
Here is more about both elements of the final round:
Case: https://www.preplounge.com/en/mckinsey-interview
PEI: https://www.preplounge.com/en/mckinsey-pei
Cheers,
Florian
Hi there,
In terms of what to expect in the final, the structure of the rounds is the same (fit + case+ your questions); however in finals there is usually more emphasis on communication and fit.
Specifically, the main differences you may find in a final round with partners is that at that stage they may:
So in order to prepare I would concentrate on the following:
Bonus point: partners quite often focus on cases in the industry they cover. If you know the sectors they focus on, it would be a good idea to review those industries / read their research papers on that / do cases related to that sector.
Best,
Francesco
Not really. Both will give you a case, and can be about anything. So… be prepared for everything! ;)
That being said, partners are a bit more likely to go off-course that EM's. How do you prepare for the unexpected?
Hi there,
The short answer is you should never “expect” any one thing.
Be ready for all scenarios! That said, Partners tend to be more “off the cuff”. So, ironically, the one thing you can expect is for the interview to be even less predictable!
The question was specifically about the case. Not sure how the FIT guide is remotely relevant...