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Case Chart Analysis

BCG Case Interview Charts

Most recent answer on Mar 31, 2024

Gero

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Gero

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gave the best answer on Jan 27, 2024

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Hi there, Great question and a very clear and concise answer: “May I ask questions”? Yes, definitely! Business terminology is not a prerequisite. Moreover, some charts (though rather rare) are even consciously created t ... (read entire answer)

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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

gave the best answer on Apr 13, 2023

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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MATH from scartch

case math Charts MBB case interview prep

Most recent answer on Oct 20, 2022

Paul

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Paul

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gave the best answer on Oct 20, 2022

I love helping candidates prepare for their dream job at McKinsey

The first part of my answer deals with general Math prep. I talk about charts further down. Breakdown your math prep into two parts: Mental arithmetic: The actual crunching of numbers. There isn't anyway around this ot ... (read entire answer)

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Charts / Exhibit Communications

Charts Charts reading How to Read Charts and Data in Case Interviews interpreting charts

Most recent answer on Apr 01, 2022

Paul Matthew

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Paul Matthew

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gave the best answer on Mar 29, 2022

Ex-BCG Interviewer | Stanford MBA | 1st Consultant Hired in BCG Philippines | 100+ students coached

Hi, My advise is: First, understand the axis and elements of the chart - Before you jump into communicating initial observations about the chart, make sure you are reading it right (e.g. is axis sales or profit? does i ... (read entire answer)

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How to interpret Waterfall charts?

Charts Charts reading How to Read Charts and Data in Case Interviews interpreting charts

Most recent answer on Apr 15, 2021

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 15, 2021

Not quite. The waterfall chart breaks down the difference between the left total bar and right total bar into it's drivers. Meaning: Margin deterioration decreased ROE by 1.8% between 2014 and 2015 Higher risk cos ... (read entire answer)

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To intro or not to intro, that is the question

chart Charts Charts reading

Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2020

gave the best answer on Nov 22, 2020

Hi there, I'm going to go ahead and interpret your question. 1) Yes, you should repeat the case prompt back to the interviewer...but do so in your own words and only with the pieces of information that matter 2) Y ... (read entire answer)

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Should you introduce the chart - even the simple stuff

Charts

Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2020

Francesco

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Francesco

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gave the best answer on Nov 23, 2020

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Hi there, I always recommend to read (or introduce as you called it) the chart before starting the analysis. This ensures you understand it fully and don’t miss any relevant part. I would recommend the following as ... (read entire answer)

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Chart and Graph Reading

Case Case Interview case question Charts Charts reading exhibits Graph MBB McKinsey Table

Most recent answer on Aug 14, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 19, 2016

A little late for this question, but thought I give it a shot, since I use charts in my cases often. What's the biggest mistake I see? Looking for patterns in values. To give an example: Let's say, I show a simple bar ... (read entire answer)

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Best practice for communicating while analyzing charts?

Charts communication

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Francesco

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Hi Anonymous, theoretically they could both be fine, but option a. is safer as gives you time to be better organized. In general, you can proceed as follows. Ask for one minute of time to structure your thought ... (read entire answer)

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