Deloitte Business Operations - Interview Process in Switzerland

Question

Hello community

I was wondering how Deloitte in Switzerland is structuring their current recruiting process. The service line I am applying to is Deloitte Business Operations (not Monitor Deloitte) as a Operations Transformation consultant. I am unsure what to expect from the interview, especially which kind of cases.

My first Zoom interview will be in two weeks (appr. 30 mins) the initial online assessment was positive. I would be happy about any recommendations or hints on what to expect, not only for the first interview but also from potential cases in the second interview.

Any tips are highly appreciated, thank you a lot!

Answer 1

Hello !

Pretty standard to be honest, I would recommend the following, with 2 main workstreams ahead:

1. FIT INTERVIEW

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2. BUSINESS CASE

You don´t have any more time to the classics of Viktor Cheng, "Case in point" book, etc. You need to get hands on asap:

1. Practice cases with partners asap, as many as you can do.Find experienced partners who can provide a good feedback

2. Practice your math skills, both in your cases and with ad hoc exercisess, such as:

1. Multiplying double digit numbers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ndkkPZYJHo

2. Leveraging math tools (Mimir math for iOS), Math tool on Viktor Cheng website to practice

3. Ensure you have a good overview of the most common case types:

1. Profitability cases- basic profitability framework.

2. Idea generation cases: for any specif issue

3. Growth cases: market penetration, new product launch, product mix change, etc.

4. Pricing cases

5. M&A cases

6. Valuation cases

7. Value chain cases

Given you are under this much time contraint, consider working with a coach to foster speed and ensure you have a tailored plan to be very targeted. PM me interested!

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

Answer 2

First of all, congratulations! Now, in terms of what to expect...

Operations Cases

1) Search on Operations here (already done): https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases?language=en&topic[]=8&sort=real-case-desc&page=1&perPage=20

2) Google and casebooks are your friend. For example (https://managementconsulted.com/case-interview/case-interview-examples-master-list/)...go to Accenture, Amex, AT Kearney, Deloitte, and LEK sections which specifically call out operations.

3) Send me a message and I can provide you with a few good ones and/or case you in them!

For Interviewing Virtually

Make sure you have a strong internet connection
Make sure your sound+video work
Have a good desk space and keep using paper for solving the case,
Make sure you'll be in a quiet space with no distractions
Still dress for the occasion

Answer 3

Hi there!

All of these tests have something in common. fit part, motivational and behavioral questions, case solving.

If you have already prepared for case interviews and good at reading charts, analytical thinking, and mental math, then this test is an additional of probably an hour as what you should plan for.

Basically, to prepare you can use some potential test for Bain, BCG, PST (McKinsey), or GMAT, and after every test just look into a solution to see where you have gone wrong. 3-4 mock test it would be enough for you to prepare.

Cheers,

GB

Answer 4

Hi, how did your interview go? Could you please share your expereince or provide first hand advice on how to best prepare for this interview?

Best Regards

Answer 5

Hello, how did your interview go at Deloitte? What kind of cases did u get?

Thanks for sharing your experience. :)