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Most recent answer on Feb 27, 2024

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Hello there, Thank you for bringing this question to the forum. I will be brutally honest: The question is built on wrong premises and indicates a misleading focus in your preparation. Perhaps I can help to clarify. Wha ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 27, 2024 on Feb 27, 2024
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Bain Business Case Test Official

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Question edited on Apr 09, 2022

Anonymous B gave the best answer on Apr 09, 2022

For a) even though the gross margin % are same from Y1 - Y5, you have different % revenue for each category so the overall gross margin % will be different. c) is not true for the same reason. For b & d - you can ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 09, 2022 on Apr 09, 2022
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Real Life Simulation on Consulting Life

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Most recent answer on May 18, 2021

Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews

gave the best answer on May 17, 2021

Goldman Sachs Investment Banker NYC | Ex-Bain 5 yrs| MBA Chicago Booth | Passed > 13 MBB > 20 IB interviews

It seems this type of question surprised you in the interviews - showing an enormous upside potential in terms of fit Q prep. It is highly advised to think about what you bring to the table in terms of soft, intangib ... (read entire answer)

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on May 18, 2021 on May 18, 2021
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Risk and Next Step

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Most recent answer on May 18, 2021

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gave the best answer on May 18, 2021

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! Yes indeed! Some other risks associated to an M&A -which is the situation many times resulting in people cutting-. All most merger integration risks: culture, mission, TOM, etc. PR plan for layoffs ... (read entire answer)

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on May 18, 2021 on May 18, 2021
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Bain First Round Interview Tips

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Most recent answer on May 31, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Nov 27, 2018

Hi there, my input as a Bainie: Most of what Vlad has said is true, although it varies by office and some of the most recent developments: On the "PEI/Competency side": Some offices (i.e. lLondon) have been piloti ... (read entire answer)

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on May 31, 2020 on May 31, 2020
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Discuss visuals during a case interview

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Recent activity on Jan 28, 2019

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Hi Anonymous, your approach is generally good. I would add a few comments: Repeat the question the interviewer asked you when provided the graph as part of your step 2. May sound silly, but many candidates answer ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 28, 2019 on Jan 28, 2019
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Cracking Bain cases: Focus on Value!

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Recent activity on Nov 14, 2018

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

gave the best answer on Nov 14, 2018

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

Hi Cédric, this is excellent advice from Bain! Value is indeed THE single most important notion to consider when thinking about any type of business situation. In 95% of cases, value creation will be the central eleme ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 14, 2018 on Nov 14, 2018
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What are the differences between McKinsey, BCG and Bain case interview style?

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Recent activity on Sep 05, 2018

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gave the best answer on Sep 05, 2018

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

Bain and BCG will follow a traditional interviewee-led case, where you will need to present a framework and drive it to completion; BCG will further differentiate by often/typically/always denying a minute to gather you ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 05, 2018 on Sep 05, 2018
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