Hey Sarah!

Ok, full disclosure, I am neither. That said, I run trainings for Kearney (yes, Kearney pays me to train their consultants).

I also interviewed at Kearney. And recently placed a candidate at Kearney Middle East.

Importantly, be objective-driven not just in cases but in your life. Do you want a bad coach but you pick them because they're from Kearney ME? As in, you're willing to select from a pool of .05% of all the coaches out there and therefore get a “worse” coach (smaller selection pool)….just because they worked there?

Or, is your goal “get the coach that can support you best"?

This isn't even a spheel for me…who-ever you want to work with is fine by me! But, please please, re-think how you approach things.

If you want to learn math, is it really best to say “they must be a nobel prize winning mathemetician at the same level of Einstein” or is it better to say “who is the best teacher” Don't miss the forest for the trees here :)

Hello Sarah,

While I haven't worked specifically at Kearney Middle East, I have extensive experience in the consulting industry in the Middle East region. I understand the dynamics, challenges, and opportunities unique to this market. My consulting background equips me with the skills and knowledge to assist you with your interview preparation effectively.

I can offer valuable insights into case interview techniques, problem-solving methodologies, and behavioral interview tips that are applicable across consulting firms operating in the Middle East, including Kearney. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to schedule a coaching session or have any specific questions related to your interview.

Hi Sarah,

First of all, congratulations again on the invitation from Kearney Middle East!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

• First of all, while I personally have a broader experience in the consulting domain, I also have in-depth knowledge about the specifics related to Kearney, especially in the Middle East region.
• Moreover, I would advise you to not only focus on finding a coach specifically from Kearney Middle East, but consider experienced coaches who have helped several coachees for Middle East consulting roles at Kearney and other consulting firms, as I have.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

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Hi Sarah! 

I wasn't part of Kearney in ME but have coached multiple candidates for ME and Kearney. In fact, just now I'm working with a candidate who is transferring into the region to Kerney Dubai from a different consulting firm outside of ME.

Feel free to reach out and we can align if I could support you.

Best,
Cristian

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