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What final recommendation structure would you recommend for McKinsey interviews?

For McKinsey: 1. Recommendation first, in clear and exact terms. E.g. "I recommend the client shut down shut down their china factories to return capacity to US." 2. Follow up with reasoning next: E.g. "There are th ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Final recommendation in a case - how much time is optimal?

final recommendation

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Concision is absolutely your best friend in the conclusion and recommendation phase to close out a case. Aim should be < 1 minute and follow a 5 step process in doing so: Goal – Reiterate the goal of the case, effect ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Case interview - discussion on the risk factor

final recommendation

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Hi! This “mechanical” mindset is exactly what you should NOT show during interviews. All three questions sound like they are asked by a very junior person who still sees these interviews as “exams”. But it's good that y ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Final recommendation structure

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Hello, I think it is helpful to have somewhat of a concrete structure for your recommendations. My only change to what you have would be as follows: Recommendations Reason #1 for recommendation (drawing on information d ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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recommendations structure

Bain & Company final recommendation McKinsey Recommandation

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Hi there, Interviewer-led cases (mostly used at McKinsey) 95% of the time do not even have a recommendation section/question as each individual question already evaluates this. To learn more, have a look at this article ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Two case mechanics questions

Case final recommendation hypothesis

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When you state your first hypothesis does not really matter - and as others have pointed out (Vlad recently I think), you can very well pass the case without ever stating one. Having said that, there's some logic to say ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Final recommendation

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Hi there, This is how would recommend to structure a conclusion: 1) Repeat the objective. This will ensure you are answering what is relevant to the case. If you don’t repeat the objective, you may answer the wrong ques ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Are we allowed to take a moment before making final case recommendation?

Case Interview final recommendation timing

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Hi there, You should during the whole case interview, strategically distribute the requests for time (e.g. during framework or during difficult questions and/or conclusion), assuming the interviewer will allow you to ha ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Recommendation for market sizing case

final recommendation Market sizing

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Hi, You still have an objective - calculate the number of X. That's how you start: Our objective was to calculate the number of x Based on our analysis it will be Y There is a number of drivers that influence ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Reiterate client question

final recommendation

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Hi there, I always recommend that candidates repeat the question when you provide the recommendation. The reason is simple: a good number of candidates answer the wrong question in the conclusion. They may answer pa ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Next step when you are recommending No-Go

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Hi there, This is really case-specific! If they're looking for growth for example, you might call out other areas of growth for them to look into. If it's an investment or M&A and you were just short of the targ ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Recommendation time and structure

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Hi there, I would recommend 30 sec max, but sometimes the interviewer may request less or no time at all. So you should be ready to also provide it on the spot. There are no penalties if you require time You shoul ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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When I give recommendation, should I recap first?

final recommendation

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Yes. However, three important points. 1) Do repeat the question, as in "Regarding the question of how to respond to X..." 2) After you give the recommendation, repeat the main points that are driving your recomm ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How long should it take to present my Recommendation?

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Hello! I totally disagree with having only 30 secs to present your recommedations. If you include all that you should include, it´s 1-2 minutes. Important, the recommendation is not a summary! It´s not about walkin ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What do you understand for "risks" in a final recommendation?

Actively preparing for upcoming interviews with Mckinsey final recommendation Recommandation

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Hello Floyd, The risk section is maybe the most tricky part of final recommendation. In a nutshell, you should mention what are the potential roadblocks or critical points of your recommendation. As Francesco has said ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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MBB final round: missed next steps and risks in the recommendation

final recommendation

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Jesus Christ.... For the love of god, please get rid of this schoolboy/schoolgirl mindset! This is a worrying thing that I observe with many candidates these days. An MBB interview is not an oral exam in which you need ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Best way to end up case: advices

conclusion final recommendation

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Hi, First of all, here are the general ways to provide the recommendation: Always take 30 seconds to structure your recommendation. Never give a recommendation without taking time for preparation After taking th ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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What to include in recommendation

final recommendation

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Hi Anonymous, I agree with Guennael, you could basically aggregate your point 2,3 and 4 in a single bucket. As a structure for the conclusion, I would recommend the following: 1) Repeat the objective. This will en ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to practise conciseness, clarity and sharpness in synthesis and recommendations?

final recommendation synthesis

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Hi, First of all, here are the general ways to provide the recommendation: Always take 30 seconds to structure your recommendation. Never give a recommendation without taking time for preparation After taking th ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Can ex-McKinsey friend recommend me?

final recommendation McKinsey Referral

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Hi, No, since they don't have the access to the system. But they can reach their friends and ask them to make a reference. Also, I believe if your friend is a former McK Partner - it will be easy for him to recomme ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Consulting Q&A - Stelle Fragen rund um Deine Karriere

Wie funktioniert das Consulting Q&A?

What final recommendation structure would you recommend for McKinsey interviews?

Final recommendation in a case - how much time is optimal?

Case interview - discussion on the risk factor

Final recommendation structure

recommendations structure

Two case mechanics questions

Final recommendation

Are we allowed to take a moment before making final case recommendation?

Recommendation for market sizing case

Reiterate client question

Next step when you are recommending No-Go

Recommendation time and structure

When I give recommendation, should I recap first?

How long should it take to present my Recommendation?

What do you understand for "risks" in a final recommendation?

MBB final round: missed next steps and risks in the recommendation

Best way to end up case: advices

What to include in recommendation

How to practise conciseness, clarity and sharpness in synthesis and recommendations?

Can ex-McKinsey friend recommend me?