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How to practice for in-person interviews?

in-person Interview practice

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Hagen

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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: I would highly advise you to practice exclusively using video calls or in-person case study practice wit ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Is is common from BCG to offer candidates a coaching session ?

BCG Case Interview practice

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Gero

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Hi Julie, Congratulations on making it through round 1! I agree with Pedro: BCG's recruitment processes vary depending on the region, so it might be worth checking if other candidates are also being offered coaching. Th ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What does "strategy & corporate finance" practice do?

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It is a specific practice related to inorganic growth strategies such as mergers and acquisitions. Having a background in time card calculator and investment banking is really beneficial for entering this practice, as m ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How many cases to practice weekly when your interview is in 3 months time?

practice

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You definitely need to be careful of burnout. I genuinely think you should pause for now and pick it up in early August. You won't lose the skills, and if you take a break you'll come in with fresh eyes and fresh en ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Have you solved 100+ cases?

Case group Partners practice

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Solving 100 cases doesn't mean you are solving cases the right way. Quantity is not the way to judge ability to perform.

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Practice Structure outside of case interview

Bain BCG First Round Mck practice Structure

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Hi, I believe it really helps to build the proper industry and functional knowledge. Focus on the most common industries in the following priority (sorted by probability of geting a case): 1-retail and CPG; 2-airlin ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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London office sector/practice reputations

practice sector

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Hi, which firms have noticeably strong reputations in particular sectors or practice in the London office? E.g. I've heard OW is strong in FIG, EY-Parthenon in education, Kearney in supply chain optimisation, etc. Are t ... (ganze Frage lesen)

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Should I apply to specific practice (note: not expert track), or generalist track?

practice

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Hello, I think it would be most helpful to discuss your situation with HR. At the end of the day you will have the final say on the position you apply for (if you insist on applying for a specific practice and submit yo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Getting back into Case-Practice after a longer break

Break casing practice

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Hi there-- sharing my personal take on how I would handle the situation Make a decision within the next day or so on if you are capable of achieving a mastery of case interviewing that you are comfortable with-- wha ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Consulting is what I want to do, but recruiters don’t seem to get it

MBB practice recruiting

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Hi there, Sorry to hear about this. So, a few thoughts here: Would you hire you? If not, why? Change it Recruiters do seem to get it. You got interviews...they obviously saw potential. So, please don't blame t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How many mock cases until I am "ready"?

Case Case Interview case interview preparation case partners Case Prep case studies Cases practice Practice cases prep

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Are you a proud member of the Cabal of Case Commandos? Let’s have a frank and thoughtful conversation about this. When I look through PrepLounge’s Meeting Board on any give ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What is DCF?

Interview maths MBB practice

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Vlad

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Vlad

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Hi, The case is a simplified version of the real-life problem. Thus a lot of approaches are simplified for the sake of saving time In the case of DCF, usually, you will calculate a very simplified version of it: ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Numerical reasoning case interview resources

practice quantitative Quantitative skills

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Anonym gab die beste Antwort am 26. Apr. 2019

Hi there, I do not see any other better solution than practicing more quant heavy cases. Cheers Serhat

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Question about the math in a practice question.

Math problem practice

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Hi Collin! Hope you are well. The solution 640 mn is correct. Let me explain: If something has 15% margin it means that Margin / Sales = 15% Therefore (Sales - Cost) / Sales = 15% Also, Cost = (100%-15%)*Sales ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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practice material for written case

casebook practice written case

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Hey A, feel free to share the case with me and I am happy to help you crack it. Best, André

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Difference between Associate - XXX (practice area) and Associate?

practice

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Antonello

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Antonello

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Hi Chris, there is no difference in terms of salary, career progression, and exit opportunities (you will be known as a McK consultant, not as e.g. an operations McK consultant). The only difference regards the type of ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How much do people improve?

Failure hard improve Math improvement practice

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Hi Anonymous, one month with 4h/day available, or 120h, should definitely be enough with the right prep since you are not new to the process. Your issues seem related to: Speed in math Speed in taking notes ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Do you have any recommendations how to practice for the analytical test for Roland Berger (apps, books...?)

analytical test Application AskRolandBerger Computer-based test dubai McKinsey PST Online Tests practice Preparing for Roland Berger PST Roland Berger Roland Berger Middle east Roland Berger preliminary test Roland Berger Strategy Consultants test

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I believe some of these resources might be helpful for you to practice: 1) GMAT Materials: practicing the quantitative parts of GMAT can help you brush up your analytical skills. The most useful part of GMAT, based on ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Hi, how do you transition from meeting and getting a business card from a BA/AC/SAC to asking them to practice case interviews with you? Thank you

associate consultant Bain Bain & Company business analyst Case Interview McKinsey networking newbie practice Practice cases

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Hi there, From my point of view, the best time to ask is at the same time as receiving a business card. When I was going through interviews, I did this more than a few times and never got turned down - if the person ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Case Practice Partners in the Netherlands (preferably Dutch, English also possible)

Case Case Interview Cases Partners practice Practice cases

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Robert fragte am 17. März 2016

Looking for solid and experienced partners. Currently preparing for BCG, ATK, Strategy&, & Parthenon interviews

Hi guys, I'm looking for case practice partners in the Netherlands. Preferably in the Randstad and preferably in Dutch, but English is also possible. Hit me up with a message if you're interested. Robert

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