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Fit Interview Answer Structure

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Anonymous A asked 19 minutes ago

I just happened to have some questions on how to prepare and answer the fit intervew. 1) As much as MECE goes for case structuring, is there actually a similar expectation for the fit interview part beyond the STAR form ... (read entire question)

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Bain case interview format ACI (DACH) 2024

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Hello, I wanted to ask whether the current case interview format for an ACI Internship at Bain (especially DACH) is interviewer-led or candidate-led and what is the best way to prepare for that format since a lot of the ... (read entire question)

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Reapplying for Junior Associate position

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Hi Kulvinder,Usually after 12 months you are fine.

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Market Sizing Answer is off but structure and thought process is fine

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Ariadna

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Yes! Approach is fine, even if number is a little bit off. A few extra tips to make sure things actually work out well during the case interview (after you have laid out the structure and go into the numbers): Ask the ... (read entire answer)

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Employment Gap on Resume and How to talk about it during Interview

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Hi there! Let me take your questions one by one: 1. Do I have to list the second job on my resume even though it was extremely short? (< 3 months) No, you do not have to. If you think this role is not supporting your ... (read entire answer)

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2 invites for Solve Game (different email)

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Given that the email clearly states you should have not completed the case in the last 12 months, I would reach out to them and be honest about previously completing the test. You should mention this was in the context ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey Passing Game Score

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There is no exact cut-off point. And the reality is that even if there was, it wouldn't be public knowledge. You can think of a funnel. These firms receive lots of applications (CV + CL + referral), then they ask the ... (read entire answer)

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Market share: private schools

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Hi Marina, Thank you very much for this question. I would be happy to share the solution to it: As the prompt states that it is a closed tender of some private schools, this means that only the winner of the tender will ... (read entire answer)

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Is there a check between MBB whether I applied to others?

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No, they won't be checking that. I don't think it's legal, it's unethical and moreover, it's not very smart to do. And finally, they have better things to do than stalking candidates. By the way, stating that you are ap ... (read entire answer)

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Scheduling Recruiter Screen

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BCG | Project Leader and Experienced Interviewer | MBA at London Business School

Short answer: the 2 weeks timeline should not be any problem for an MBB role. The reason for that is that you are not per se filling one unique existing position, but rather joining a pipeline of candidates. Longer an ... (read entire answer)

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No, they don't. The upfront question can come in many shapes any sizes. Check out the cases I published in the library (I'll paste 3 below as an example). These are all based on real MBB interviews and then adjusted t ... (read entire answer)

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I have an engineering background, and I know nothing about business. Do I just trust the process on Preploung or I need to do something extra ?

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Hi Abdulrahman, I see that Pedro already pointed to helpful ideas/resources and Cristian led you to relevant articles. One thing I would add is that it really depends on the consultancy you target. For some firms, espec ... (read entire answer)

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1 year in boutique consulting move to MBB/Tier 2

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Hi there, I am a former Lateral Hire interviewer at an MBB. Happy to help. 1. I would suggest staying 1-2 more years if you want to be sure they view you as lateral hire. 1 year is very often not enough. 2. That is rela ... (read entire answer)

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What are the exit opportunities for you if you work at EY in the Strategy and Transformation service line (Not EYP)?

Big 4 big four career move career progression Ernst & Young EY

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Gero

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Gero

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Hi there,The most effective way to find out is simply using LinkedIn to search for previous EY employees who carried that service line in their Job Title.That way, you will get a much more tailored and accurate answer t ... (read entire answer)

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Asking to change offices a few months before starting date - Help

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Gero

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Gero

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Hi there,It is 100% understandable that personal preferences can change!PrioritiesSince you already have an offer, it is more important to ensure you have a promising road ahead when you start than to be as uncomplicate ... (read entire answer)

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Hi there, There are two things worth mentioning here: 1. Difficulty of getting accepted into the office: I don't have access to actual hiring data (no one outside of MBB HR would), but from what I have heard, Dubai is ... (read entire answer)

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CV,CL screening

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Gero

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Gero

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Hi there, The question is loaded with the unstated assumption of a 2 year ban period. If you have insider information that confirms that duration, the answer is plainly a „Yes“. If not, it is: 1. Yes. 2. Ban period dura ... (read entire answer)

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Final round interviews

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there, final partner interviews vary depending on company, region, office and the individual partner of course. The number of interviews often depends on how many partners are available to interview a candidate at a ... (read entire answer)

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Sure - happy to share a few tips for the final round. Here they are: Work on the feedback provided in the previous rounds. Most firms communicate the feedback from the previous rounds to the final interviewer. It's imp ... (read entire answer)

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Any experience, tips or insights for a final round partner interview with Monitor Deloitte Australia (or Monitor Deloitte generally)?

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Yes, sharing a few points here on how to prepare effectively for the last round: Work on the feedback provided in the previous rounds. Most firms communicate the feedback from the previous rounds to the final interviewe ... (read entire answer)

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