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EY vs. MBB case interview

E&Y MBB
Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2023
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Andi
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Hi there, assuming you talk about EY Parthenon - the process and type of casing skills you need to build are quite similar to MBB and other Tier 2 firms.  What differs to an extent is the performance expectation - at T2 ... (read entire answer)
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Alvarez & Marsal guidance

Alvarez & Marsal BCG McKinsey and Bain Big4 Deloitte E&Y KPMG MBB PwC
Most recent answer on Sep 26, 2023
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Hi there! I've worked with candidates interviewing with A&M, but not specifically for the GCC hub in India. So I don't know much about it. Even if I did, I'd still recommend that you network with people directly fro ... (read entire answer)
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EY-Parthenon Online Case Interview for Executive (IT) - Transaction Strategy & Execution

Case Interview Consulting interview E&Y M&A M&A Case
Most recent answer on Jul 06, 2021
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Pranet, I know exactly what you mean regarding the PwC case interview; when I interviewed for PwC's Tech practice, one of the "cases" was literally just 1 question on how I would setup a technical backlog! Frankl ... (read entire answer)
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Choosing between E&Y's Divisions (Business Consulting)

E&Y Ernst & Young
Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2021
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Hello! If I understand you correctly, you currently work in E&Y and are hoping to jump to consulting. If not, you would stay and are trying to decide where. My advise would be: choose the place that is going to ... (read entire answer)
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