Can anyone recommend or provide any coaching for a strategy& 'tech strategy' case interview in US?

business technology strategy& Tech case
New answer on Mar 21, 2021
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Anonymous A asked on Mar 18, 2021

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Ian
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replied on Mar 18, 2021
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Hi there,

Absolutely! I successfully interviewed with PwC's tech practice, have a tech/IT background paired with strategy, and have helped more candidates than I can count in the tech consulting space - feel free to reach out directly to me!

What to expect in general

You should absolutely expect cases/questions to be much more tecg focused. As such, you should practice tech cases. However, you should still be prepared for "classic" cases as well.

Furthermore, they would absolutely expect you to leverage your existing experience in your answers.

As mentioned, I interviewed with PwC in their Technology practice and I can tell you that it felt much less "case-y" than the pure strategy firms. As such, just be prepared to not be taken through a whole case. As an example, off the bat I was asked "How would you organize a backlog of IT enhancements". Of course, I used my judgement to not treat it like a case and just went through the classifications/process I would use and why. Make sure to read the cues here!

How to Prepare

It's quite tough to find adequate tech-focused cases.

That's why I created 2 (see below). Of course, I have more, but those are reserved for my coaching sessions :)

https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/interviewer-led-mckinsey-style/advanced/mckinsey-digital-bcg-platinion-oil-gas-upstream-technology-196

https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-led-usual-style/intermediate/yodaphone-195

Both of these are based on real-life cases and have a tech-focus.

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Adi
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replied on Mar 18, 2021
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Hey, feel free to drop me a direct message and we can discuss. Happy to help you with concepts and cases for tech strat.

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Clara
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replied on Mar 19, 2021
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Hello!

Feel free to get in touch, I could help you out (background McKinsey and Amazon)

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

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Raj
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replied on Mar 21, 2021
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I worked with S& (US) and the Tech sector team specifically - is this for the NY / SF office? Feel free to PM me for help.

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Gaurav
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Hi there,

Feel free to send a pm, I have an IT-background myself and worked in the field, too, and I've coached many candidates for strategy& and other consulting firms. Happy to help!

GB

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