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Efficio - excel-based case study

Hello,

I have an interview with Efficio, which includes an excel-based case study. Does it require any preparation? And does anyone have sample tests to share?

Appreciate a quick response.

Best,

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Ian
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on Nov 22, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

The answer for any interview in regards to “should I prepare” is yes :)

Unfortunately I don't know much about Efficio (imagine that, a coach confessing ignorance!), but a quick google led me to understand the following from their interviews:

  • An online numeracy and problem-solving test
  • A first round of interviews, typically involving two interviews and a case study
  • An Excel-based case study
  • A second round of interviews with senior management

I actually do have a few excel-based real-life case studies (from past candidates). They are across the topics of food delivery, investment decisions, and mining/operations optimization.

Feel free to reach out and I can take you through them!

on Feb 08, 2023
Hi Ian! i have an excel-based test coming up soon and would like to practice some of the case studies you have if you can share them with me!
on Jun 07, 2023
Greetings Ian, I would appreciate if you can share those Excel mock tests with me, as I have an upcoming excel test for a consultant position as well in the procurement and SCM consulting. Thanks,
Ian
Coach
on Jun 08, 2023
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success
Hi Mo, more than happy to! All of this comes with any of my coaching (single or 3 session pack). Just shoot me a message if interested!
on Jul 07, 2023
Hi, If you can please share the materials with me as it would be super useful with interview rounds coming up!
on Jul 29, 2024
Hi Ian, If you can please share the materials with me regarding the excel test as it would be super useful with interview rounds coming up!
Anonymous B
on Feb 18, 2025
Hi Ian. Can I take you up on that offer? Can you walk me through ?
Ian
Coach
on Feb 18, 2025
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success
Absolutely! Just take a look at my profile, select a coaching package/session, and message when you're ready for coaching
on Nov 23, 2021
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success: ➡ interviewoffers.com | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching

Hi there,

I actually took and passed that test. However that was several years ago (feeling old;)) so it may have changed in the meantime. At the time, if you were familiar with the main Excel formulas you definitely had an advantage.

Given Ian has some resources, I would recommend to reach out to him as preparing with something similar would definitely help.

Best,

Francesco

on Nov 25, 2021

Please PM me

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Clara
Coach
on Nov 24, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

I haven´t taken it myself, but I have seen mocks and you benefit from knowing the classical formulas. Any basic Excel course can gives you some background, but the key in Excel is to have a lot of practice so you can be very quick. 

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara

Pedro
Coach
on Nov 27, 2021
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Former Principal | 1.5h session | 30% discount 1st session

I have an excel-based case, but it's not related to procurement. I would guess that something related to procurement would be more appropriate in your situation. I believe Ian is your best option here.

edited on Nov 30, 2021
Former BCG | Case author for efellows book | Experience in 6 consultancies (Stern Stewart, Capgemini, KPMG, VW Con., Hor

on Aug 02, 2022

Hi! 

Did you ever take that test? I am looking to get some insight on what to expect. 

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