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Tech consulting to strategy as an experienced hire?

Deloitte EY KPMG oracle PwC sap
Most recent answer on Jan 05, 2024
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Jan 05, 2024
Hi,  Were you able to make your way to MBB?
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3 weeks since my final Interview at big 4. Should I even be hopeful at this point?

Big 4 consulting EY Interview
Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 06, 2021) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Apr 06, 2021
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Hi there, Unlike MBB, Big 4 take quite some time to provide outcomes (in particular in the Middle East). So you cannot really infer much from the waiting time (although usually the more you wait, the less likely is th ... (read entire answer)
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What is your opinion on entering Big Four firms as a consultant?

Bain BCG big four consulting industry Deloitte EY KPMG MBB McKinsey PwC
Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 16, 2018) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Feb 16, 2018
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Hi Anonymous, Big 4 and MBB have a different focus in terms of projects. Specifically, Big 4 work more on implementation projects rather than strategy. However, many of the Big 4 have now also a strategy branch, thank ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 30, 2023 on Sep 30, 2023
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EY UK Case Study Interview - What to expect?

Casestudyinterview EY
Most recent answer on Aug 30, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 13, 2021) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Feb 13, 2021
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Hi there, Given your comment below on Adi’s reply, it is going to be a written case/panel. The key areas you will have to cover to prepare for that interview are the following. 1. Learn how to define a plan ... (read entire answer)
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Consultant position in MBB Vs Senior position at EY-Parthenon

Bain BCG BostonConsultingGroup EY eyparthenon MBB McKinsey Parthenon
Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 24, 2020) is from:
Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
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gave the best answer on Sep 24, 2020
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
While I do not know your personal circumstances, from a purely objective lens MBB is way more valuable than EY. There is a reason people want to get into MBB vs Tier 2 and as you probably know, the exit opportunities ar ... (read entire answer)
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Any guidance for preparing for R1 of Parthenon EY?

Case Interview EY Interview Parthenon
Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 08, 2017) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Oct 08, 2017
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Hi Anonymous, the usual process at Parthenon EY consists of: First round based on case + fit Second round based on: Case + fit Group presentation (prepare in team a 30-min presentation for MDs) As ... (read entire answer)
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EY-Parthenon Round 1-general competency based questions for Executive (IT) - Transaction Strategy & Execution?

EY EYP eyparthenon
Most recent answer on Aug 07, 2021
The best answer (on Apr 22, 2021) 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 22, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! So it´s going to be mostly a FIT interview, which if very common. If you want to deep dive on the topic, the "Integrated FIT guide for MBB" has been recently published in PrepLounge´s shop (https://www.prepl ... (read entire answer)
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EY Advisory Consultant Program TAP Interview

EY TAP
Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2021
Anonymous A asked on Feb 26, 2019
Hello everyone, I recently got an invitation to interview for EY's TAP program. I am a Senior EE student, so I feel confident about the technical side, but I haven't taken many business/finance courses. I was doing ... (read entire question)
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Case interview at EY. Related material will be provided 48 hours before interview. Any experience? What to expect?

Big4 case study Casestudyinterview consulting Ernst & Young EY risk consulting
Most recent answer on May 11, 2021
The best answer (on May 11, 2021) 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 May 11, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, First, good luck! This is very much a written case. I recommend the following: Remember that most casing tips apply here (i.e. be very clear+focused on the objective, ruthlessly cut out information ... (read entire answer)
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Any experience with EY BAP FSO case interview in NY? Thanks!

Advisory Big4 consulting EY
Most recent answer on Apr 29, 2021
Anonymous A asked on Oct 12, 2018
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Good afternoon, anyone expert with an airline case study for EY Wavespace DT role?

EY wavespace
Question edited on Oct 06, 2020
The best answer (on Oct 06, 2020) 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 06, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi, Not sure I completely understand your question. However, if you need to talk airlines I'm more than happy to share my expertise with how they work, current trends, etc. etc.! If you'd like practice in an Airline ... (read entire answer)
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Interview IT-Advisory (EY Switzerland)

Big 4 Ernst & Young EY switzerland zurich
Most recent answer on Sep 19, 2019
Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 19, 2019
Hey Patrick, feel free to prepare yourself for 2-3 case interviews in the 1st round with personal fit and your questions. First interview - personal fit + small case or brain teaser 2nd & 3rd interviews - bigg ... (read entire answer)
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Personality/case interview at EY: Any experiences?

application process case studies Deloitte Digital Ernst & Young EY Government Public Sector
Recent activity on Apr 14, 2019
The best answer (on Jun 06, 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 Jun 06, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, If you have not done any cases yet: Take a 1-week vacation to prepare If it is not an internship with a dedicated interview period, please reschedule the interview. You can't imagine how many people have fai ... (read entire answer)
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Case Study Transaction Services

case study Deloitte EY KPMG PwC Transaction Services
Recent activity on Feb 20, 2019
The best answer (on Aug 21, 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 Aug 21, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Based on the description, it may be closer to the PE / IB M&A interview that is much more technical and detailed in the financial part. Usually, they give you much more time to prepare and do the valuation on ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 20, 2019 on Feb 20, 2019
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Margin problem in the CONS industry: who's feeling it the most?

Accenture Big4 Deloitte Monitor EY Future KMPG Margin MBB strategy& Trend
Recent activity on Sep 06, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 06, 2018
OK, that's a question you could write a book on... Reg 1) I think there is no blanket statement that fits here. Depends on the geography, the industry, the client, the project and even the people involved. Is a pro ... (read entire answer)
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Public Sector consulting

Deloitte EY KPMG PwC
Recent activity on Jul 18, 2018
The best answer (on Jul 18, 2018) is from:
Cedric
Preparing for final round McK
Cedric gave the best answer on Jul 18, 2018
Preparing for final round McK
Hi, In public sector consulting you will be working with governmental bodies and other semi-public entities, on different country levels (federal, regional, local). In terms of types of engagements, Big 4 consulting ... (read entire answer)
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EY salary

EY salary
Recent activity on Jan 31, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jan 31, 2018
50-60k Euro + 10% bonus
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Not a Level Playing Field

ATKearney EY management consulting MBB Oliver Wyman Roland Berger strategy&
Recent activity on May 12, 2017
The best answer (on May 10, 2017) is from:
Michal
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Ex-Bain consultant, got offers from McK, BCG, Bain. Now a Product Manager at a startup
Michal
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gave the best answer on May 10, 2017
Ex-Bain consultant, got offers from McK, BCG, Bain. Now a Product Manager at a startup
Hi there, You can consider trying the below: 1. Changing the wording of your LinkedIn requests. I have received plenty of those during my career at Bain, and I didn't respond to those that were very transactional, or ... (read entire answer)
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