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Greenfield cases

Bain BCG Case Interview Cases consulting McKinsey
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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You mean cases in which the entity in question is built from scratch?  I do have a couple of examples in my practice library.  On the platform though, you might want to consider a couple of other cases that I posted (th ... (read entire answer)
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Internship Roland Berger Interview

Cases internship Roland Berger
Most recent answer on Mar 12, 2024
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Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, in addition to all the comments and explanations, find below a few practice cases that are representative of the Roland Berger style: https://www.preplounge.com/de/case-sammlung/candidate-led-ueblicher-stil/sc ... (read entire answer)
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Roland Berger Cases

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
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gave the best answer on Mar 12, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, in addition to all the comments and explanations, find below a few practice cases that are representative of the Roland Berger style: https://www.preplounge.com/de/case-sammlung/candidate-led-ueblicher-stil/sc ... (read entire answer)
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Cases in German

Cases German
Most recent answer on Mar 08, 2024
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Gero
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Gero
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gave the best answer on Mar 07, 2024
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Hi there,The classics are the case books by squeaker (there is, I believe, one on learning cases and one that just has more practice cases) and e-fellows (Perspektive Unternehmensberatung).The approach to learnings case ... (read entire answer)
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ABOUT CASES

BCG BCG Case Interview Cases
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 28, 2024) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Feb 28, 2024
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Hi there, Q: Can I study the cases for 2 to 3 weeks putting in mind that is my first time apply to consulting?  It depends on: The material you use Your initial level Most candidates need 100h+ to be ready for interview ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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How can you become better at structuring cases?

case structure Cases MBB
Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023
The best answer (on May 20, 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 May 20, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, It definitely comes with practice. Here is an algorithm how to develop this skill: Make sure you understand all the different types of cases that you may face Identify the most appropriate structure for each ... (read entire answer)
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When I am structuring the case, I struggled and get lost.

Case structure and frameworks Case Structuring case types Cases Framework insights MBB Practice cases solution structuring
Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 10, 2023) is from:
Lorenzo
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University of St.Gallen graduate | Learn to think like a Consultant | Personalized prep | CV review
Lorenzo
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gave the best answer on Dec 10, 2023
University of St.Gallen graduate | Learn to think like a Consultant | Personalized prep | CV review
It's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed or forget frameworks when faced with a case interview, especially when the pressure is on. Here are some strategies to help you overcome this challenge: Practice Regularly: Regular ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 31, 2023 on Dec 31, 2023
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case books

Books casebook Cases
Most recent answer on Nov 19, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 15, 2023) is from:
Nikita
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Nikita
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gave the best answer on Nov 15, 2023
MBB & Tier2 preparation | 85+ offers | 7 years coaching | 2000+ sessions | PDF reviews attached
Hey Gaia,I think I already wrote this in a previous thread, but still: doing cases from case books on your own is a bad preparation strategy. It lacks the essential component: quality feedback.To progress quickly, I sug ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 19, 2023 on Nov 19, 2023
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Is structuring just a task of listing out all categories that could possibly matter?

BCG Bain McKinsey case structure Cases MBB
Most recent answer on Oct 26, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 03, 2022) 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 Jun 03, 2022
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi! You are completely right! The approach that is often recommended in case books and interview guides (and which is adopted by most candidates) is extremely inefficient and indeed the very definition of "boiling the o ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 26, 2023 on Oct 26, 2023
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Categories of case questions

Bain BCG case types Cases MBB McKinsey strategy
Most recent answer on Oct 26, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 03, 2022) 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
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 03, 2022
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi! If you want to become really strong in thinking through cases, forget about all these types listed in the books (market entry, product launch, m&a etc.) These categories are completely useless. At the core, ther ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 26, 2023 on Oct 26, 2023
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How can I analyze profitability cases in an outstanding way?

Cases profitability analysis
Most recent answer on Oct 26, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 03, 2022) 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
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 03, 2022
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi!  Alright... This will take some again. ^^ Given the underying premises of your question, and the many inaccuracies that have been spread by “case preparation books” over the last decade, I need to explain a couple o ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 26, 2023 on Oct 26, 2023
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Horvath and Partner Case Study

Cases casestudy Horvath & Partners
Most recent answer on Oct 25, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 25, 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 Oct 25, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, So, the honest answer, is prep and be ready for anything. You need to be flexible and adaptable.  That said, they're known for transformation, performance management and digitalization so you'll want to prep f ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 25, 2023 on Oct 25, 2023
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How to prepare for Digital McKinsey?

Cases Digital McKinsey preparation
Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 22, 2018) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
gave the best answer on Jul 22, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, McKinsey Digital interviews are not that much different from McKinsey Generalist interviews. Specifically, McKinsey digital is working on IT strategy, Agile transformations, etc. It also depends on the country whe ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 30, 2023 on Sep 30, 2023
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Deal advisory mini cases - investor longlist

Cases Deals KPMG M&A
Most recent answer on Sep 23, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 11, 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
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 11, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Emma! This does sound like a job for a coach. By meeting with a coach for even an hour you're going to get a much better feel for all of these questions. In terms of mini cases, while I'd normally say “be ready for a ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 23, 2023 on Sep 23, 2023
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Things to consider when structuring operations cases?

Cases
Most recent answer on Sep 01, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 01, 2023) is from:
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 Sep 01, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, it would be great if you provide a proposal for a specific case study question, so that I can give feedback on it, which yields more value ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 01, 2023 on Sep 01, 2023
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Restructuring / turnaround cases

Cases restructuring Turnaround
Most recent answer on Aug 18, 2023
The best answer (on Aug 16, 2023) is from:
Benjamin
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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Benjamin
Expert
gave the best answer on Aug 16, 2023
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Hi, I interviewed for the value creation team of one of the largest global PE shops. It wasn't a turnaround focused case but there was also P&L analysis.  Happy to share a couple of tips on how to approach interview ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 18, 2023 on Aug 18, 2023
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Best casebook for non traditional questions

Case Prompt Casebooks Cases
Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2023
The best answer (on May 16, 2023) is from:
Benjamin
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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Benjamin
Expert
gave the best answer on May 16, 2023
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Hi, I'm sure others can point out specific case books with ‘non traditional’ questions, but the reality is that they will always be the minority in case books, and I have not seen any with a majority of ‘non traditional ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 30, 2023 on Jun 30, 2023
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Practice for case interviews while working full time

Bain BCG Cases full-time MBB McKinsey & Company Practice cases
Most recent answer on May 08, 2023
The best answer (on May 05, 2023) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
gave the best answer on May 05, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, 1) From now till September, is it possible to be fully prepared to pass MBB interviews? It is possible. But it depends on how many hours of prep you can put in. Most candidates need 100+ hours starting from sc ... (read entire answer)
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on May 08, 2023 on May 08, 2023
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Outsourcing v. Insourcing in Services | What aspects to consider? Creative Question

Cases outsourcing Practice cases
Most recent answer on Mar 02, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 16, 2020) 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 Apr 16, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! The one that I see key when determinin whether to outsource or not is the flexibility this gives you, in terms of: Costs: you don´t have any fixed, but can contract ad-hoc external sources Times: many bu ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 02, 2023 on Mar 02, 2023
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How many mistakes can you make in a case and still be successful?

Cases
Most recent answer on Feb 22, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 16, 2023) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 16, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: I feel like you have the wrong idea about how to assess interview performance in gener ... (read entire answer)
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