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This is absolutely going to get better. It's a skill that will still be improving even when you're Senior Partner. You can make the learning process faster by asking for targeted feedback - either from your EM (or Part ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Issues on the job and living with ADHD

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Slide Writing - Challenges

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Hi there, Shame you're not working at my current company - I am running workshops on exactly that topic. Personally, I wouldn't look outside your current firm because everything will essentially fall short of MBB qualit ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to improve "top down communication"?

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Hey, This is a great question, and actually shows you're really getting into breaking down the skills needed to pass the interviews, and really be a great consultant, so kudos on that. Now to your question: Language cou ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Incoming Business Analyst - Recommendations for Effective Communication Skills

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I'd definitely recommend coaching. I was actually not a great communicator but 3 public speaking classes at Stern transformed how I present. PASSIVE learning of communication is inherently flawed…right? You have to actu ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to be concise and adopt "pyramid principal" consistently?

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Remember the objective/question - If they ask a question, listen intently and lead with an answer. When working through the case, remember everything you do should be focused on the objective Structure your thinking - W ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to make interviewer-led cases more of a dialogue?

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Hi! The secret is called CONTEXTUALIZATION! Despite the sequence of questions asked by the interviewer, you should never lose sight of the general context of the case, and your answers should refer back to your initial ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to answer the interviewer's question more "directly"?

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Hi there, 1) What is a better way to answer this question? For an intermediary conclusion, I would recommend stating your recommendation mentioning it is provided with the information you have so far, and then explainin ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Need your help - how to communicate effectively / precisely (in interviews)?

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Hi there, Remember the objective/question - If they ask a question, listen intently and lead with an answer. When working through the case, remember everything you do should be focused on the objective Structure your th ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Should I keep "number labelling" in case interviews?

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Hello, Congratulations on progressing in the consulting firm's application process! I'm here to offer guidance on your question about maintaining structure in partner interviews. Firstly, it's essential to strike a bala ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to improve communication: concise and to the point

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Pause and Plan before speaking: Take a breath before speaking to organize your thoughts. In a case interview don't be afraid of taking 90 seconds (practice the pause), in a personal experience interview in depends on th ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Case structure - how to be precise in communication and explain in 2-3 min?

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In general, around 1-3 minutes is good. However, remember that it really depends on the case! Fundamentally, you need to consider: What matters in answering the question? Have I provided the right amount of "How" and "w ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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what is the best approach to achieve organized structure in brainstorming questions?

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Hi, Frankly speaking, I am not sure if I understood your question correctly. But if you are talking about the brainstorming (questions on creativity) part of the case, here are some tips: 1) Ask an interview for a m ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Crisp communication

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It's easy to make something complicated, hard to make something simple. How to fix this? Take a few seconds - gather your thoughts. Perhaps right them down. Take a quick breather to better formulate and then articulate ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to get rid of "auxiliary words"?

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Hello, thanks a lot for the question. :) It is an important point because these “fillers” both make the speaker not credible, uncomfortable and are annoying for the interviewer. Moreover, since consulting is a client ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to improve communication skill (for a 15 min long talk)?

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Sure. Feel free to message me if you want to do a specific skills building session on this focus topic. Here are my first tips for this type of case (focus on storylining, so whats, write the story first, then the rest ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to communicate with people who speak "really fast" in your non-native language?

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If you absolutely struggle to understand, its totally fine to politely request by saying something like “could you please speak a little slower so that I can follow you better”. Obviously, dont interrupt while speaking ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to communicate a complicated math question in a virtual interview?

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Moritz

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Ultimately, you will just have to do what the interviewer tells you to. However, I think your instincts are right! With anything numerical, there are typically 3 stages: Verifying objective: When you are presented with ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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I failed my MBB final round and the feedback was communication. How can I improve?

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Moritz

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I am going to be a little blunt here: If your written communication is reflective of your verbal communication, you need to put in a bit of work. I am sensing a lack of care and structure (I’m actually struggling to und ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Managing cultural differences and communication style in consulting firm

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Hi there, I love this question, probably because I currently live in Australia and it's my favorite country :) I'm also coaching a number of Chinese candidates in Australia - trust me, you are not alone with this strugg ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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