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First Interview Round with Strategy& for Senior Associate Operations Strategy

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New answer on Apr 30, 2021
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Anonymous A asked on Apr 28, 2021

Hi Community,

I am having soon the 1st interview for Senior Associate Operations Strategy position within Strategy& in Germany

What can I expect in terms of cases and personal interview?

Happy to get some insights from you.

Thanks!

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Ian
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replied on Apr 28, 2021
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Hi there,

In general, you should try not to "expect" any one thing and rather be prepared for all scenarios!

That said, you should be prepared for the following in regards to fit:

  1. Resume Walkthrough/Tell me about yourself
  2. Why Consulting
  3. Why Operations Strategy
  4. Why Strategy&
  5. Any deep-dive explanation regarding an experience on your resume
  6. "Tell me about a time" question regarding leadership, teamwork, initial failure, challenge, problem-solving, persuasion, conflict, etc. etc.

In regards to the case, you need to be prepared for:

  1. "Standard" cases (profitability, market entry, etc.)
  2. Non-standard cases (increase production/output, resolve internal company issue, launch a non-profit, etc.)
  3. Operations-based cases

Feel free to reach out for dynamic preparation and a full mock!

Best of luck!

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Francesco
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Hi there,

I helped a few candidates for Strategy& in Germany. They got cases on:

  • Operations
  • Market sizing

You may of course get other types as well.

For fit, I would recommend the standard questions to prepare:

  1. Tell me about yourself
  2. Why consulting / operations
  3. Why us
  4. Give me an example of when you led a team
  5. Tell me about a time when you had to convince someone not agreeing with you
  6. What has been your major achievement so far when you started something
  7. Why should we hire you

If you need help please feel free to PM me.

Best,

Francesco

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Antonello
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Hi, I confirm ops, P&L and market sizing are the most common type of cases. The personal interview will be the classical one, testing your cv, your motivation (to join S&, ops practice, and consulting in general), and your main skills (leadership, personal impact, entrepreneurship, ...)

Best,
Antonello

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Raj
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I have helped 5 candidates get offers from Strategy& Germany (see success stories on my profile), especially recently so can say to expect:

  • Fit at the 1st round and perhaps a market sizing or unstructured case
  • Full case at 2nd round - usually candidate led
  • Topics can vary quite a bit but do expect industry specific cases based on your experience (as an experienced hire)
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