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Greenfield cases

Bain BCG Case Interview Cases consulting McKinsey
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Definition: Greenfield cases, also known as greenfield projects or greenfield agreements, refer to situations where a new business, activity, project, or enterprise is being started from scratch, without any constraints ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Roland Berger or Monitor Deloitte?

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Which firm  would you recommend based on industry focus, international setting (Dubai or APAC) and overall prestige? The one that hires you       ================================= Why the sarcastic answer? Because you'r ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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"Research related to consulting" or "PhD research proposal draft development 4.0"

consulting phd Problem Solving Research
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Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
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Assuming there are no personal goals as well to be met, I believe this can be an interesting topic, and at the core of what a strategy consultant does - evidence based recommendations (combined with customized framework ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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External Consultancies 2024 | Wait or sign?

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MBB is hiring…. Actively… 1) I know candidates getting offers 2) From online research you can see hiring is happening 3) Even when firms fire, they also hire My strong advice would be to sign the thing you have instead ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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If an MBB firm takes a long time to give a final offer for a summer internship after final round, is it a good sign or a bad sign?

Bain & Company BCG consulting Final Round internship Interview interview questions McKinsey waiting period
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Hi there,  Q: Should I interpret this as a positive or negative sign? Normally, offers are extended within a few days. On the other hand, it is unusual to wait so long for a rejection.  Most likely, they don’t have visi ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How to prepare for a presentation-case-interview?

Case Case Interview consulting presentation strategy
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, find below two example cases that could be used for the presentation-case interview format. Usually these types of cases will contain a lot of exhibits and data for you to sift through to extract relevant info ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Ondemand Assessment

consulting MBB mental math Mentorship
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Haven't seen examples of the test yet.  So if I were you I would reach out to the recruiter to ask for more details on the structure of the test and explicitly request test samples. They often share those. The more info ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Will US experienced hiring pick up soon?

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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
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Hi there, The truth is, no one really knows and the situation changes quickly.  Last year, a McKinsey recruiter I talked to told me that 2024 should be a great year for hiring again. Fast forward, here we are and so far ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Rolang Berger Internship Interview

consulting internship Roland Berger
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Hey there, Be careful to learn case-specific frameworks by heart, expecting them to work for every case you will encounter. It is much more important to learn the right approach that will help you tackle all types of c ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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T2 Consulting or Big4 Strategy Specialization Unit

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Hi there, Congratulations on the offers! In terms of your question: Q: Should I defy the brand and start at a Big4 consultancy and pursue my passion? Or start with Big4 Strategy and switch later for the "brand"? It depe ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Roland Berger MENA

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Hi there, This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I'm happy to give you my perspective on that: Complementary to what other coaches said, case studies at Roland Ber ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Presentation Interview Case

capgemini Case Case Interview consulting IT IT Services paper-driven presentation Presentation Case
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Hi Push, The key areas you will have to cover to prepare a written/presentation case are the following: 1. Learn how to define a plan of action and stick to that The first thing you should do in a written case is ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Insights on Top-Earning Consulting Projects

consulting consulting 4.0
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi, most consulting firms have set daily rates for each consultant level that they will charge a client. A partner day is charged with X, a project manager day with Y and a consultant day with Z, ..  So you take the req ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Is 1 on 1 catch-up meeting common in Germany for new joiners?

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, congratulations on your new role. I would think that the main driver for the office culture you will encounter at your new place of work will be the overall company culture rather than the fact that this is a ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Baringa Case Study Interview

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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, First, good luck! I recommend the following: Remember that most casing tips apply here (i.e. be very clear+focused on the objective, ruthlessly cut out information that doesn't help you meet this objective/que ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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My Consulting Offer Program

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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
I think they're ok, but nothing special. I put them in the tier of Case Coach, Management Consulted, etc. I.e. fine for a beginner, but not great at getting you to the advanced stage. Here's some reading to help with yo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Bain's hypothetical questions

consulting
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Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
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Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Hi Kasturi, In addition to Ian's helpful examples and explanation, I would like to point out a general strategy to answer these types of questions. Consultancies want candidates that pragmatically find solutions while s ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Alvarez & Marsal - London

Alvarez & Marsal consulting restructuring
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I've coached candidates for A&M roles in the US and UK, but the granularity of your questions deserves answers that come from actual A&M employees.  I recommend that you reach out for networking chats to discuss ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Partner wants to chat again after offer extended

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Hi! It's an interview. Until you've signed the offer, it's always an interview.  So do prepare for it. Try to get more info on what to expect in terms of structure from HR. Try to research a bit the Partner.  Good luck! ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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LEK first round interview

consulting LEK Consulting
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Luckily I keep track of questions across firms. Here was one of the questions asked: Production site selection for a eco-friendly shampoo company based in Australia - want to expand and sell in the US. They ar ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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