Strategy&

Its high likely market sizing questions will come up, but the reason why is they want to test you can think like a strategist (note not a consultant, the point here is you don't need to know the content but can approach any problem through clarity of thought)

What would make you look like a start candidate to them would be:

• Clear ability to apply first-principles thinking
• Logical approaches to abstract concepts or questions
• Strong quantitative skills incl. mental maths

If I was in your shoes, my suggestion would be to spend time doing not just market sizing, but abstract estimation questions along with mental math.

Taking the above into account, really think through fit and how to demonstrate it. It is a particular brand of strategy consulting.

Regarding why consulting, this is such a common and well-answered question that are many answers you can give. The important thing will be for you to do some introspection to come up with some real reasons for why consulting. Hopefully, this is already clear to you given you are applying, there must be a particular draw! Its hard for others to come in and answer this question for you as it depends on your personal interests and fit. It may come down to the variety of work, an intellectually-driven culture, exposure to various industries, learning to think strategically about business etc.

Hi,

I am concerned that you are not adequately prepared if this interview is upcoming.

You should expect a classic case+fit interview. For this, you have to be prepared for casing, market sizing, and fit/behavioral. The range of questions asked here is infinite.

Why Consulting Question

• You need to summarize what you did before along the theme of consulting aspects you liked and consulting aspects that were missing
• You then combine those two - i.e. I know I like + am good at x, y, and z which is required for consulting, and I really am excited to get a, b, and c
• You finish with a "mini" why x company

Hi there,

I helped several candidates for S& Dubai and have a pack of 20+ real questions asked there, please PM me for more info.

Best,

Francesco

Hello!

In Strategy&, as in MBB, the process if pretty standard, divided into 2 main workstreams :

1. FIT INTERVIEW

The "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently published in PrepLounge´s shop (https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/tests-2/integrated-fit-guide-for-mbb-34)

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You can see plenty of reviews from candidates who purchased it already.

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Intro and CV questions > https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/fit-interview/intermediate/introduction-and-cv-questions-fit-interview-preparation-200

Motivational questions > https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/fit-interview/intermediate/motivational-questions-fit-interview-preparation-201

Behavioural questions (ENTREPRENEURIAL DRIVE) >https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/fit-interview/intermediate/behavioral-questions-entrepreneurial-drive-fit-interview-preparation-211

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2. BUSINESS CASE

You don´t have any more time to the classics of Viktor Cheng, "Case in point" book, etc. You need to get hands on asap:

1. Practice cases with partners asap, as many as you can do.Find experienced partners who can provide a good feedback

2. Practice your math skills, both in your cases and with ad hoc exercisess, such as:

1. ​Multiplying double digit numbers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ndkkPZYJHo

2. Leveraging math tools (Mimir math for iOS), Math tool on Viktor Cheng website to practice

Furthermore, you should practice as much as you can, and ensure that you cover:

1. Profitability cases- basic profitability framework.

2. Idea generation cases: for any specif issue

3. Growth cases: market penetration, new product launch, product mix change, etc.

4. Pricing cases

5. M&A cases

6. Valuation cases

7. Value chain cases

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara