Are cases in MBB Germany and other EU countries a lot shorter (I heard someone say 15-20 mins) than North America (30-40 mins?)
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MBB Europe vs North America
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Hey there,
For McKinsey, they follow the same format, meaning the same
- types of questions
- length
- difficulty level
Cheers,
Florian
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Hi there,
North America doesn't not have 30-40 min cases, I can assure you of that.
I am not aware of any noticeable difference between the two. Most interview case are 15-20 minutes (i.e. far shorter than most candidates realize).
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