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Basic question with hard answer?

2nd round ATKearney ATKearney
Most recent answer on Jan 10, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 10, 2024) is from:
Gero
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Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Gero
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gave the best answer on Jan 10, 2024
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Hi there, I think you perhaps overcomplicated it. The key is to find out how many games are played on one game day (might in reality be a game weekend) and then see how many game days are required. Number of matches per ... (read entire answer)
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Looking for consulting coach from Kearney Middle East

2nd round ATKearney A.T. Kearney AT Kearney ATKearney dubai Kearney dubai Middle East riyadh UAE
Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 30, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Sep 30, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Sarah, You can select a Kearney coach as follows: Go to the main page listing the coaches: https://www.preplounge.com/en/case-coach Filter the coaches based on your criteria (eg Kearney, budget, language) Read review ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 30, 2023 on Sep 30, 2023
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Business Analyst Kearney Middle East

2nd round ATKearney A.T. Kearney AT Kearney ATKearney business analyst position MENA
Most recent answer on Sep 08, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 06, 2023) is from:
Hani
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Senior Consultant and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA
Hani
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gave the best answer on Sep 06, 2023
Senior Consultant and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA
Hello there,It's generally a good idea to follow up after a phone screening or interview if you haven't received a response within the expected timeframe. In this case, it's been one whole week since your phone screenin ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 08, 2023 on Sep 08, 2023
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Preparing for 2nd Round with Kearney in SE Asia

2nd round ATKearney Charts Difficulty Final Round Investment market entry Market sizing Partner Interview quantitative
Most recent answer on Apr 15, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 13, 2023) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Apr 13, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I've supported a number of candidates with Kearney in the US (and successfully interviewed there myself!). I also have the questions they asked my candidate 2 weeks ago. Feel free to reach out. Kearney is best ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 15, 2023 on Apr 15, 2023
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Round 2 interview with Kearney Dubai

2nd round ATKearney AT Kearney
Most recent answer on Sep 16, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 15, 2021) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Sep 15, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, While you should aim to be as flexible/adaptable as possible (i.e. be ready for anything and everything), we can break down by Kearney and by Dubai. Kearney Supply chain Procurement Performance improvement Gro ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 16, 2021 on Sep 16, 2021
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final interview ATK ME

2nd round ATKearney ATKearney
Most recent answer on Mar 30, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 29, 2021) is from:
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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gave the best answer on Mar 29, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Congrats! Should be either the same case + FIT or only FIT. If you want to deep dive on the topic, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently published in PrepLounge´s shop (https://www.preplounge. ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 30, 2021 on Mar 30, 2021
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A.T.Kearney individual case study exercise

2nd round ATKearney A.T. Kearney ATKearney case interview preparation How to prepare Business Case presentation presentation recruiting
Most recent answer on Mar 01, 2021
The best answer (on Jan 29, 2018) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Jan 29, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, it's a 1 hour written case. I would use the following approach to prepare: 1) Prepare for a regular case interview - it helps a lot. Basically, prep lounge website is about it 2) Check if the calculator is all ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 01, 2021 on Mar 01, 2021
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Kearney Middle East recruiting process red flags?

2nd round ATKearney A.T.K. AT Kearney ATKearney Big4 Middle East Middle-east MiddleEast
Most recent answer on Dec 29, 2020
The best answer (on Oct 20, 2020) is from:
Robert
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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Robert
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gave the best answer on Oct 20, 2020
McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author
Hi Anonymous, My perspective on that: Short-term schedule: without details difficult to say - but in principle nothing that unusual; if it would not work for you should be possible to re-schedule Definitely unpr ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 29, 2020 on Dec 29, 2020
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ATKearney what to do?

2nd round ATKearney ATK ATKearney
Most recent answer on Sep 02, 2020
The best answer (on Feb 14, 2019) is from:
Sidi
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
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gave the best answer on Feb 14, 2019
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi Anonymous, this sometimes happens - especially with smaller firms in remote offices (emerging markets) with not so well-established processes. I would reach out again - if possible by phone. However don't worry! Th ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 02, 2020 on Sep 02, 2020
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BCG & KEARNEY MIDDLE EAST

2nd round ATKearney A.T. Kearney BCG BCG middle east Middle East MiddleEast
Most recent answer on Jul 25, 2020
The best answer (on Jul 23, 2020) is from:
Sidi
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
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gave the best answer on Jul 23, 2020
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi! 1. No structural differences! They will first and formemost check for consistency in your strengths, and ability to address any potential weaknesses (if you received such feedback after round 1). THe interviews wi ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 25, 2020 on Jul 25, 2020
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First round before Coronavirus outbreak. No news afterwards

2nd round ATKearney Addressing interviewer BCG Interview date corona BCG McKinsey and Bain corona Coronavirus help needhelp
Most recent answer on May 22, 2020
The best answer (on Apr 08, 2020) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Apr 08, 2020
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, I would followup with HR directly. It is not a good sign if they haven’t replied yet, but you have nothing to lose contacting them. Best, Francesco
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