Hi everyone,
I have applied to Partners in Performance and will be interviewing with them soon for a Senior Associate position. Does anyone have specific recommendations on their interviewing style and cases and things I should really focus on?
Thanks!
PiP is mining and ops consulting house. Basically, all of their cases are mining and process/operations focussed.
Try to practice cases which include
- cost reduction in operations/process industries
- process efficiency improvement
- lean manufacturing concepts and tools
- identifying bottlenecks in manufacturing/processes
- decarbonization in operations
- digital in operations
Focus on metal (steel, aluminium etc.), mining, oil and gas, power and utilities and other manufacturing/process oriented sectors.
I would not expect cases from Airline, CPG, media etc sectors.
I would research about projects being done by current/previous principals/partners in PiP in the region you are applying and then judge which industries are being catered in that region.
Feel free to reach out if you have any specific questions.
Hi there!
Congrats on being invited to the interviews.
Past candidates of mine who interviewed with PiP received candidate-led cases from across different industries. I would expect you to receive the same.
Still, do reach out to the recruiter and ask them to give you an understanding of the format of the interview, whether it focuses on any industry or type of case. Basically, the more you can find out from the beginning, the better you can prepare, which is a huge advantage.
Sharing a couple of free resources here to get you started:
Good luck!
Cristian
Please be careful here…
PiP is NOT just mining:
Additionally, PiP is NOT just process/operations
Make sure, in general, to practice solving any problem that comes your way.
Additionally, pay particular attention to the above industries/functions.
Finally, they do tend to focus more on operations/processes AND are more math heavy. They are also a mix of interviewer and candidate led.
Here's some reading to help:
The Most Common Pitfalls in Case Interview Preparation
Dos and Don'ts in a Case Interview
How to Shift Your Mindset to Ace the Case
Candidate-Led Cases: What to Expect With Example Cases
Good luck!
Hi!
I‘ve got plenty of students who have received PIP offers.
Feel free to DM.
Regards,
Nick
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Hi,
There would be dynamics that are specific to PIP - e.g. maybe a higher chance of a certain type of industry/function based on the work they do.
But please remember - at the core of it, good problem solving and logic transcends industry/function.
It's fine to try and get better contextual understanding of potential topics, but don't fall into the trap of predicting - you really cannot predict what you get. It is far more important to focus on the fundamentals that will help you crack any case question.
