Hi there,

Q: I have an Oliver Wyman final round interview tomorrow (just found out today), does anyone have advice on how to best prepare/what to look out for between now and then?

In general, in a final round the interviewers may:

1. Spend more time on fit and your alignment with the company.
2. Ask questions related to the areas of improvement for which you got feedback after the first round.
3. Not use a “standard” case. During one of my finals I had one interview made by two market sizing questions and a brainteaser, without any business case.

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To prepare, you can work on the following:

1. Review your fit answers – they might spend more time on the fit part compared to the first round.
2. Work on the case areas they mentioned you could improve, if any.
3. Focus your case prep on the weakest areas. If you are tracking your performance, do drills for the areas where you are struggling the most / review cases where you made mistakes.

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Extra reading:

▶ How to Prepare for a Consulting Interview

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Good luck!

Francesco

Hi there,

Here's some reading to help:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/pitfalls-case-interview-preparation

https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-shift-your-mindset-to-ace-the-case

https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/tell-me-about-yourself-interview-question

#1 Fix your weaknesses

#2 Be prepared for anything (build your fleibility/adaptability)

The more you go in expecting x thing, the more y and z thing will throw you off!

The differences between the two rounds are less than the differences between 2 random interviewers. Build out your objective-driven, structured abilities, clear + concise communication, etc.

Of course, you do need to improve on any weaknesses that may have been apparent in the first round.

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with Oliver Wyman thus far!

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

• First of all, remember that the final round is about more than just your analytical abilities. It's an opportunity for the firm to see how well you'd fit into their culture. Hence, aside from solving case studies, be prepared to demonstrate problem-solving and share experiences that reflect your team skills, leadership, and ability to drive impact.
• Moreover, it is important to familiarize yourself with the firm's values and recent changes. Incorporating this knowledge in your responses can demonstrate your passion and interest in Oliver Wyman.
• Lastly, given the short notice, I would advise you to focus on refreshing the fundamentals of case solving rather than trying to learn new concepts. Practice mental math, hypothesis-driven thinking, and communication skills.

You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.

Best,

Hagen

Hello,

Looks like you've got some great advice on some prep materials here already, so I'll just give my additional two cents - given how little time you were given before notification and interview date, it's ok to ask to postpone the interview if you feel like you need more time to prepare! The worst they can say is no.