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AlixPartners & Advancy Interview process

AlixPartners

Most recent answer on Mar 29, 2024

gave the best answer on Mar 28, 2024

Hi Sara, I know this sounds “generic” but it's honestly not. Be ready for “anything”. The difference across interviewers is often greater than the difference across offices and even firms! Now, for AlixPartners you shou ... (read entire answer)

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AlixPartner psychological behavioral interview

AlixPartners

Most recent answer on Jan 23, 2023

Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Jan 23, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there, It's always good to just ask them :) This gives you a better view also into the practices of that particular office / firm. I would suggest that you practice the typical personal fit questions to begin with: ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 23, 2023 on Jan 23, 2023
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Decision dilemma: staying in Milan or moving to Dubai?

AlixPartners ATKearney Bain dubai McKinsey Milan Oliver Wyman

Most recent answer on Jan 04, 2023

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Jan 02, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, it is great that you have multiple job opportunities to consider! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: It sou ... (read entire answer)

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Debt question on case interview response

AlixPartners Alvarez and Marsal BCG FTI

Most recent answer on Oct 24, 2022

Maikol

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BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780

Maikol

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gave the best answer on Oct 24, 2022

BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780

It is always more common to receive questions on debt restructuring because there are a lot of consulting firms jumping on turnaround and restructuring services given the macroeconomic situation ahead. However, your ans ... (read entire answer)

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Distribution cost cutting structure

AlixPartners Alvarez and Marsal ATKearney Bain & Company BCG McKinsey & Company

Most recent answer on Oct 14, 2022

Maikol

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BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780

Maikol

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gave the best answer on Oct 14, 2022

BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780

First off, you should ask some clarification questions such as: How much is distribution out of revenues (or you just ask for revenues)? What type of specialty stores do they sell to? How distribution is organized? Thro ... (read entire answer)

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Interview Process Alixpartners Consultant Performance Improvement DACH

AlixPartners consultant interview process

Most recent answer on Apr 05, 2022

Andi

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BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires

Andi

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gave the best answer on Apr 04, 2022

BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires

Hi there, Thanks for the question - quite relevant for many candidates here in the forum! Based on the feedback of a former coachee who (successfully) interviewed for Duesseldorf office, AlixPartners DACH recruiting pr ... (read entire answer)

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AlixPartners vs Advancy London

advancy AlixPartners BCG McKinsey and Bain London Multiple offers

Most recent answer on Feb 04, 2022

gave the best answer on Feb 01, 2022

Hi there, In terms of exit opps/prestige I *think* Alix Partners ranks higher here, though that is based on me having heard of them more. In terms of the rest, you truly need to do this research yourself. Culture is a r ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 04, 2022 on Feb 04, 2022
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Test question type

AlixPartners Computer-based test GMAT Online Tests

Most recent answer on Dec 24, 2021

gave the best answer on Dec 15, 2021

Hi there, Could you kindly provide a clearer image? Very hard to read it. That said, I would worry less about what type of “GMAT” question it is and more on the logic to solve it. Practice as many questions as you can a ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 24, 2021 on Dec 24, 2021
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Any tips for Written/Present case format (60min prepare+30min present) at Director Level

AlixPartners

Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 26, 2019

In my opinion, the most important aspect is practicing written case. I can provide you quality ones for free. Feel free to reach me. Cheers Serhat

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on Sep 30, 2020 on Sep 30, 2020
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Do you have any info on the AlixPartners numerical and verbal test they do?

AlixPartners recruiting recruitment test

Most recent answer on Jul 16, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Feb 08, 2020

it's a different test, rather similar to one at RB. It consists of three parts: Math Logic Verbal part I can recommend you: www.trytalentq.com/how-to-prepare/ select "elements practice test" Feel fre ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 16, 2020 on Jul 16, 2020
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Preparing for AlixPartners; any materials / guidance on preparing for the case interviews?

AlixPartners Case Interview written case

Most recent answer on Sep 19, 2019

Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 19, 2019

Hi Ree, I had an interview with AlixPartners Dubai Office. However, I decided not to join the company, because I did not like the culture, their topics (mainly restructuring, turnarounds and financial) and their offer ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 19, 2019 on Sep 19, 2019
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Alvarez & Marsal and Alixpartners - which Tier Group?

AlixPartners Alvarez & Marsal

Recent activity on Apr 28, 2019

Guennael

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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Guennael

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gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2019

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

These are both specialized consulting shops, not really strat ones. A&M is probably more famous & recognized, and I know some MBB who go there next. To address your question specifically, which Tier group... l ... (read entire answer)

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In person Meeting & Case @ AlixPartners at Experienced/Director Level

AlixPartners Experienced Hire

Recent activity on Feb 06, 2019

Anonymous A asked on Feb 05, 2019

Hello Expert/Prep User, I understand there is a different format for cases at AlixPartners. Could someone provide background on 1) interview process and 2) Details on Case format and preparation. Thanks!

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on Feb 06, 2019 on Feb 06, 2019
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Interviewing at AlixPartners

AlixPartners What are similarities and differences vs interview at MBB

Recent activity on Jan 07, 2019

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 Jan 07, 2019

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

One hint: make sure you feel comfortable with doing balance sheet analyses! Being able to correctly read and interpret a balance sheet is key the Alix Partners' core business. This is quite different from what you can e ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 07, 2019 on Jan 07, 2019
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AlixPartners: any experience?

alix AlixPartners Interim Interims

Recent activity on Sep 06, 2018

Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 06, 2018

Hey there, what you wrote sounds about right and matches my experience with them (never worked for them, but with them on clients, some colleagues went there). Now to pick an analogy: If MBB are the Marines (who alr ... (read entire answer)

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