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What are the chances I can convert this big4 internship after partner round?

Audit & Assurance Big4 Deloitte Ernst & Young india internship KPMG Partner Interview PwC
Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 26, 2024) is from:
Brad
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Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Brad
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gave the best answer on Jan 26, 2024
Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Hi there,   Although strange, I read this as positive. The Partner wouldn’t show up or would cancel the interview if it was a no. The only reason I can think that they actually turned up is that it would be poor form if ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 31, 2024 on Jan 31, 2024
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EY-Transaction and M&A Team

Big 4 Ernst & Young Mergers&Acquisitions
Most recent answer on Nov 14, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 09, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Nov 09, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi! I would expect it to consist of case studies across different topics, industries and functional areas. Do validate this with HR, but if you're interviewing with their Transactions / M&A division it doesn't mean ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 14, 2023 on Nov 14, 2023
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Choosing between 2 internship offers

Accenture Advisory Asia Business consultant Ernst & Young internship KPMG management consulting strategy consulting tier 2 consulting
Most recent answer on Oct 30, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 05, 2022) is from:
Matteo
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McKinsey & Company | Currently offering 1 free coaching session| Happy to PARTNER with you to get an offer from MBB
Matteo
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gave the best answer on Apr 05, 2022
McKinsey & Company | Currently offering 1 free coaching session| Happy to PARTNER with you to get an offer from MBB
Hello,  thanks a lot for the question. :)  First of all congratulations for the 3 offers! Good job!  Generally speaking they are all good opportunities that can add value to your profile. They seem to be quite similar, ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 30, 2023 on Oct 30, 2023
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EY MENA Case Studies in Valuation, Modelling and Economics

Ernst & Young MENA Valuation
Most recent answer on Aug 02, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 31, 2023) is from:
Andi
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BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Andi
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gave the best answer on Jul 31, 2023
BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires
Hi there, from what i've seen (limited exposure though), such case studies expect you to be able to translate case information into financial pro-formas and valuation models, which indeed may include building integrated ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 02, 2023 on Aug 02, 2023
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Offer withdrawal because of grades

Big 4 big four Big Four - Strategy Ernst & Young EY Parthenon UK EY-Parthenon eyparthenon
Most recent answer on Mar 10, 2023
The best answer (on Mar 10, 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 Mar 10, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the offer from EY-Parthenon! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: While I completely under ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 10, 2023 on Mar 10, 2023
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EY Parthenon Middle East

dubai Ernst & Young eyparthenon Middle East
Most recent answer on Feb 13, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 12, 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 Feb 12, 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: To my knowledge, EY-Parthenon in the Middle East focuses on industries such as Public ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 13, 2023 on Feb 13, 2023
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EY Summer Application (Business Consulting)

Ernst & Young Summer Internship
Most recent answer on Dec 19, 2022
The best answer (on Dec 19, 2022) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 19, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  That's quite strange. It doesn't happen often.  It's good news though that you had a good result and a clear sign that they're interested in keeping you.  Reach back to the recruiter (perhaps call if you have ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 19, 2022 on Dec 19, 2022
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EY Business Consulting Summer Intern UK 2023

Big4 Ernst & Young
Most recent answer on Dec 10, 2022
The best answer (on Dec 08, 2022) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Dec 08, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  Yes, it sounds like you did.  Make sure you use the time in between to start prepping for the interviews.  Best of luck! Cristian
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on Dec 10, 2022 on Dec 10, 2022
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Written Case Assessment at EY

Ernst & Young
Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 29, 2022) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Oct 29, 2022
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Hi Clara, Most likely the assessment will involve (i) some time for you to review the material they send and prepare slides/presentation material (ii) some time to present your findings. For part (i), sometimes they sen ... (read entire answer)
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34
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on Oct 31, 2022 on Oct 31, 2022
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How would you convince/show your motivation for a firm?

Ernst & Young motivation Personalfit
Most recent answer on Jun 14, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 25, 2021) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Feb 25, 2021
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Alina, You may choose three points out of those below to structure an answer for why Company/Team XYZ: Sectors of interest: specific focus of the team/company in areas/products interesting for you People ... (read entire answer)
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150
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on Jun 14, 2022 on Jun 14, 2022
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Big 4 or Accenture?

Accenture Deloitte Ernst & Young
Most recent answer on Jun 09, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 06, 2022) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 06, 2022
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi there,  Congrats on the many offers! It's a fortunate position to be in and a confirmation of your abilities! As you mention yourself, it depends very much on what your objectives are long-term.  Since all of these a ... (read entire answer)
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50
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on Jun 09, 2022 on Jun 09, 2022
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How to reject an internship offer politely

Big 4 Big Four - Strategy Deloitte Ernst & Young KPMG strategy&
Most recent answer on Apr 16, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 16, 2022) 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, 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! It´s a very unconfortable situation for the candidate, but the truth is that is happens all the time, and they are more used to it than what you would think.  Furthermore, is an intership! I would avoid doing it ... (read entire answer)
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16
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on Apr 16, 2022 on Apr 16, 2022
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FSO Consulting Singapore

consulting Ernst & Young Financial Services Singapore
Most recent answer on Apr 07, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 06, 2022) 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 Apr 06, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, In general, for specialist hires, you need to be prepared for both generalist and specialist cases/questions! So, keep preparing in a generalist manner but also get well read on all topics FSO. In particular, ... (read entire answer)
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12
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on Apr 07, 2022 on Apr 07, 2022
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EY UK (Supply chain & operations) Case Study Interview - What to expect?

Casestudyinterview Ernst & Young
Most recent answer on Feb 23, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 23, 2022) 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 Feb 23, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Mohd, 1. Any ideas on what to expect and how to prepare? Yup! A written case. They will give you a bunch of data (normally in the form of charts + exhibits) with a question or series of questions. You need to process ... (read entire answer)
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39
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on Feb 23, 2022 on Feb 23, 2022
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When can I reapply to EY?

Ernst & Young
Most recent answer on Feb 09, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 09, 2022) is from:
Francesco
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#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 Feb 09, 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, If they said you can apply again in 6 months after the rejection, well, you can ;) Normally the ban is at least 12 months, but in some cases they allow to apply earlier if your performance in the final was clo ... (read entire answer)
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39
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on Feb 09, 2022 on Feb 09, 2022
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EY Canada

Big 4 case question Ernst & Young second round interview supply chain
Most recent answer on Feb 05, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 05, 2022) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Feb 05, 2022
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Yes, it should be a case study. For structuring the presentation, given you have 24 hours most likely you will have to do some research on your own. The exact degree of what you should do depends on the delive ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 05, 2022 on Feb 05, 2022
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I am appearing for a Sales transformation case study interview for EY, any ideas about what the case study is based on?

Ernst & Young
Most recent answer on Jan 20, 2022
The best answer (on Jan 20, 2022) is from:
Pedro
Expert
30% off in March 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
Pedro
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gave the best answer on Jan 20, 2022
30% off in March 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
They are likely to present you with a scenario (based on a real case) on some sales improvement they wanted to make, and will have information on their sales organization, processes, tools & systems and incentives ( ... (read entire answer)
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40
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on Jan 20, 2022 on Jan 20, 2022
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Upcoming interview with EY Parthenon with 2 Partners. What to expect?

Ernst & Young EY-Parthenon
Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2021
The best answer (on Apr 06, 2021) is from:
Ian
Expert
#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 Apr 06, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, First, congratulations on getting past the first 2 rounds, and best of luck in this third one! In general, you should expect and prepare for the same things you've already been preparing...that is...anythi ... (read entire answer)
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38
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on Sep 30, 2021 on Sep 30, 2021
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Why EY Parthenon?

Ernst & Young EY-Parthenon eyparthenon Parthenon
Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2021
The best answer (on Nov 02, 2019) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
gave the best answer on Nov 02, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Here are some other ideas that you can use to structure your thoughts: You can start with general facts about the local office. Something like “Sidney office is the fastest growing McKinsey office worldwide.” ... (read entire answer)
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5
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on Sep 30, 2021 on Sep 30, 2021
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EY-Parthenon vs Monitor Deloitte vs Accenture Strategy (Europe)

Accenture Accenture Strategy Deloitte Deloitte Consulting Deloitte Monitor Ernst & Young EY-Parthenon Monitor Deloitte
Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2021
The best answer (on May 11, 2021) is from:
Adi
Expert
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
Expert
gave the best answer on May 11, 2021
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
You missed these threads. Wont take it personally :) https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/ey-parthenon-vs-accenture-9952 https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/deloitte-consulting-vs-accenture-st ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 30, 2021 on Sep 30, 2021
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