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How to prepare for a presentation-case-interview?

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Most recent answer on Mar 16, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 14, 2024) is from:
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Hi there, find below two example cases that could be used for the presentation-case interview format. Usually these types of cases will contain a lot of exhibits and data for you to sift through to extract relevant info ... (read entire answer)
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How to make an oral presentation of the case analysis at the BCG written case interview?

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Most recent answer on Mar 12, 2024
The best answer (on Oct 08, 2017) is from:
Vlad
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Vlad
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Hi, Here I've uploaded some written case samples (incl BCG) https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5qxal/AABeUN6mtiGkWhEklRjszX2Oa?dl=0 The best way to prepare is the following: Check if the calculator is allowe ... (read entire answer)
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Presentation Interview Case

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Most recent answer on Mar 12, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 21, 2021) is from:
Francesco
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Hi Push, The key areas you will have to cover to prepare a written/presentation case are the following: 1. Learn how to define a plan of action and stick to that The first thing you should do in a written case is ... (read entire answer)
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Soda company merger estimation case

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Most recent answer on Dec 07, 2023
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Rose gave the best answer on Dec 07, 2023
Hello, I think based on the estimated combined market share of 85% after the merger, it appears that a merger would be recommended. The higher market share achieved through the merger could improve the companies' compet ... (read entire answer)
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What are the most appropriate frameworks for pricing cases?

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Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 21, 2017) 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 Jul 21, 2017
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Hi, The general framework for pricing is: Cost base - Value based - Competitor based - pricing strategy 1. Cost based - you actually check what are the costs and apply standard industry / target markup 2. Value ba ... (read entire answer)
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Best questions to ask at the end of interview

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Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023
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Hi Anonymous, This is the moment where you can confirm the good fit you had with the interviewer during the 1h itw. I personnally suggest to avoid every question that can be asnwered by the firm's website, as well as ... (read entire answer)
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Operations Cases? McK

Case McKinsey Mckinsey operations operations
Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 11, 2017) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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Hi, There are several types of operational cases that you may have: 1) Operational math problems. (e.g. Should we increase the speed of the elevator or just buy a second one? How should we reduce the queues? How sho ... (read entire answer)
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What's the best way to structure a revenue growth case?

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Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 16, 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 Feb 16, 2018
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Hi! It depends very much on the industry. In some cases (Growth strategy) I will use a broad structure, in others (e.g. “how to increase the excessive luggage revenues for an Airline”) I will use P, Q and the Process. ... (read entire answer)
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PwC Strategy& Deals Strategy Internship

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Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023
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Hi there! Congratulations on securing an interview for PwC's Strategy& Deals Strategy internship! While I don't have specific information about the cases for this particular practice, I can provide some general guid ... (read entire answer)
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Principal/Partner’s Cases vs Normal Cases

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Most recent answer on Oct 27, 2023
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
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There isn't one.  The difficulty of the case is rather adjusted by the interviewer.  Second round interviews tend to be tougher sometimes because the interviewer is more senior and they can probe deeper into your abilit ... (read entire answer)
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How would you structure this ?

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Most recent answer on Oct 26, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 03, 2022) is from:
Sidi
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Hi Anonymous, this is a strategic investment decision. A very clear approach would be: 1. Core Question: "Should the client invest into purchasing a PTA plant next to the new PET plant in Europe?" 2. Identify criterion ... (read entire answer)
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Market sizing case: how many petrol stations are there in the US?

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Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2023
The best answer (on May 12, 2017) is from:
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gave the best answer on May 12, 2017
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Hi Anonymous, As mentioned earlier, there are many different ways one can approach this problem. I typically approach this following way: 1. What is the total demand for gas stations? 2. What is the demand for one ... (read entire answer)
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Preparation tips for BCG Gamma / Analytics Consulting Interviews

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Most recent answer on Aug 10, 2023
Anonymous B gave the best answer on May 11, 2019
When I interviewed at GAMMA I got both business case interviews and technical case interviews. Business case interviews are as usual. Technical case interviews have the same structure with fit and Q&A, but includes ... (read entire answer)
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Bain Business Case

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Most recent answer on Apr 25, 2023
The best answer (on Jan 25, 2021) is from:
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Hi there, You need to calculate the import parity price from the last exhibit (2.0 + .5 times 10%) Then, calculate the total costs of production (material 1 and 2) from the 1st exhibit Finally, look at the amount ... (read entire answer)
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Two case mechanics questions

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Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 28, 2018) is from:
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When you state your first hypothesis does not really matter - and as others have pointed out (Vlad recently I think), you can very well pass the case without ever stating one. Having said that, there's some logic to say ... (read entire answer)
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How much time can I take to prepare an approach for a pure market sizing case?

Case Market sizing
Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2021
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 24, 2017
Dear Maxim, I think there are 2 major examples of market sizing cases: (1) doing a small market sizing inside a bigger case and (2) doing a case interview solely on market sizing alone. The second case is a small frac ... (read entire answer)
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I only have two weeks to prep for interviews and I'm still a beginner, what should I do?

Case Interview MBB
Question edited on Sep 05, 2021
The best answer (on Aug 24, 2019) is from:
Vlad
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Vlad
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gave the best answer on Aug 24, 2019
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Hi, I will probably give you the best prep advice you can get in your situation. If it is not an internship with a dedicated interview period, please reschedule the interview. You can't imagine how many people have fa ... (read entire answer)
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Case Interview - KPMG HR Due Diligence and Change Management

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Question edited on Sep 05, 2021
Anonymous gave the best answer on May 30, 2019
Hi, I was involved in a couple of Change Management projects in Accenture Strategy "Talent & Organization" practice, therefore I can give me my point of view. HR due dilligence would probably refers to what is c ... (read entire answer)
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Adding a Machine Case

Case MBB
Most recent answer on Jun 13, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 12, 2021) is from:
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Hi there, Your structure is exactly right. To answer your question around ROI/NPV it's the entire framework! So, you'd want to clarify/summarize this at both the beginning and end of your framework (fundamentally, I w ... (read entire answer)
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What cases have you encountered in real interviews recently?

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Most recent answer on Apr 29, 2021
Anonymous asked on Sep 20, 2016
Would be interesting to hear back from you what you have encountered in real interviews recently. Would be great if you could post the case question/description, the firm, the office/region, and if you were given a slid ... (read entire question)
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