I found two main differences between the interviews at RB and AT Kearney/BCG:

1.: RB makes you do a computer-based test (numerical, verbal, figurative), so a classic IQ/GMAT test. You need to reach a certain score there to pass to the next round. Although BCG also has their 'online case', it is less of a classic test format and more problem solving/maths/understanding the case. Also the online case at BCG apparently is less important than the interviews, whilst at RB it is weighed equally.

2: The interviews at RB are split between personal fit and case. So you have one 1-hour interview just on your CV, personal fit, etc., and one 1-hour interview just on a case (of course with a really brief personal part in the beginning, kind of 'get to know you'). I found the case to be quite different from the regular cases, more focused on techncial knowledge and details and less on strategy. I didn't have to do any maths (one multiplication), but have heard from others the same day that they had a lot of calculations.

What this means for your preparation: if you are not confident in tests and the pressure they entail, it might be good to practice. For the case, try and really get your technical skills (in your field) straight, maybe read some old textbooks etc..

From what I heard, RBs Cases are more focused on the inclusion of technical facts than most of the others are... I will be able to tell you next Monday ;-)

Hey,

I had an interview with Roland Berger in London last year and I can tell you that for the case interview, I wouldn't swallow an old text book as the case itself will require to do alot of thinking on your feet! There's just no way to 'prepare' for it in that sense.

My best advice would be structure your approach to solving the case and to ask pertinent questions as you go along. The case is pretty straightforward if you can think critically on your feet and show them how you got there rather than focusing on methodologies.

I hope this helps!

P.

Many thanks, Lukas, and good luck for Monday! In case you could post an update after your interview, that would be great!

+1 for an update after your interview. Thanks :-)

Same here! Would be greatly appreciated :)

Dear A,

I was fully explained the whole inetrview process with the Roland Berger here https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/roland-berger-cases-5056

Since I was based at RB Headquarters in Munich for a long time and was part of the recruiting team, so I can give you the first-hand information.

Best,
André