Hello all.
I have a partner case interview with the Australian Deloitte Transformation & Operations and was wondering what advice people had for preparing outside of the normal case work? In other words what team-specific information do people have?
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Deloitte Transformation & Operations interview.
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Hi there,
My strong suggestion is to 1) Learn how to framework 2) Learn/read the main digital/IT topics AND Operations topics on Deloitte Digital, BCG Platinion, McK Digital etc. websites 3) Tie both #1 and #2 together in digital transformation and operations cases...ideally with the help of a coach.
Operations
1) Search on Operations here:: 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. As are the McKinsey Operations and BCG Operations sites!
3) Send me a message and I can provide you with a few good ones and/or case you in them! Some examples include:
- X retailer currently is seeing delivery delays due to lack or storage containers and skyrocketing container costs - how would you go about resolving this situation?
- Vaccine maker x is seeing shortages in supplies for manufacturing - how can we resolve these shortages?
- X distrubiton center would like to purchase an inventory management system - how would you evauate this decision?
Here are some additional helpful Q&As:
- https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/public-sectory-operations-4249
- https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/deloitte-business-operations-interview-process-in-switzerland-8374
- https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/hi-guys-7463
- https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/preparation-case-studies-for-case-interview-as-sales-operations-planning-consultant-8641
- https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/preparing-for-mckinsey-operations-interview-9122
- https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/how-to-approach-an-operational-case-10016
Transformations
I know it's hard to get resources on this - there isn't much! That's why I created a number of cases (some public, some private) and a lot of preparation material around this. Both are actually losely based on experiences/projects during my time in Australia.
Feel free to reach out for support (I've helped countless candidate in this area), and, regardless, have a look at my public content here:
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Hey, I can share some insights with you. But can you please clarify your question a bit- what do you mean by "team-specific information"?
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Hello!
Congrats! It´s not so easy to get an interview at this point!
Although you were asking for "advice people had for preparing outside of the normal case work", i would precisely focus on that, since most of your interview will be the "normal" and is the most 80-20 approach.
You have 2 main workstreams ahead:
1. FIT INTERVIEW
The "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently published in PrepLounge´s shop (https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/integrated-fit-guide-for-mbb-34)
It provides an end-to-end preparation for all three MBB interviews, tackling each firms particularities and combining key concepts review and a hands-on methodology. Following the book, the candidate will prepare his/her stories by practicing with over 50 real questions and leveraging special frameworks and worksheets that guide step-by-step, developed by the author and her experience as a Master in Management professor and coach. Finally, as further guidance, the guide encompasses over 20 examples from real candidates.
You can see plenty of reviews from candidates who purchased it already.
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- Intro and CV questions > https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/fit-interview/intermediate/introduction-and-cv-questions-fit-interview-preparation-200
- Motivational questions > https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/fit-interview/intermediate/motivational-questions-fit-interview-preparation-201
- Behavioural questions (LEADERSHIP) >https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/fit-interview/intermediate/behavioral-questions-entrepreneurial-drive-fit-interview-preparation-211
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- Behavioural questions (LEADERSHIP) > https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/fit-interview/advanced/behavioral-questions-personal-impact-fit-interview-preparation-239
Feel free to PM me for disccount codes for the Integrated FIT Guide, since we still have some left from the launch!
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
Furthermore, you should practice as much as you can, and ensure that you cover:
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
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara
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Hi, I would recommend asking to hr what specifically the interview will be about. If it's based on standard business cases, I recommend the classical prep with a major focus on IT and ops cases
Best,
Antonello
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