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Case study for finance officer role

accounting Finance background

Most recent answer on Apr 11, 2024

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gave the best answer on Apr 10, 2024

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Hi there, Q: What would you recommend is the best way to structure my responses for the case? In general, for a written case study I would recommend the following. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 11, 2024 on Apr 11, 2024
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Former M&A banker seeking advice for pivot into Corporate Venture Building via MBB or agency (IDEO, Frog, Board of Innovation etc.)

BCG Digital Ventures Finance background venture architect

Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2022

Anonymous gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2022

Hey, Based on my interview experience with BCGDV, I can say that they really value first-hand entrepreneurship experience. In that sense, that experience definitely would be valuable. On the other hand, they expect fund ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 01, 2022 on Dec 01, 2022
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Thoughts on joining consultancy firm now vs 3 YOE in industry

Capgemini Invent Finance background Industry experience

Most recent answer on Nov 06, 2022

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

gave the best answer on Nov 05, 2022

Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer

Hi Mark, Congrats on the offer :) Would a switch to consulting still be feasible later on? A switch to consulting will still be feasible with ~3 YOE. During my time in consulting, I have known consultants with up to 8-1 ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 06, 2022 on Nov 06, 2022
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Can my CV even get through to interview stage?

CV Finance background

Most recent answer on Oct 29, 2020

Ex-Oliver Wyman with 100% interview success rate - specialized in female career coaching

gave the best answer on Jul 05, 2018

Ex-Oliver Wyman with 100% interview success rate - specialized in female career coaching

Hi I just answered a similar question, which I will just copy here The evalatuion criteria can be divided into hard and soft criteria, where hard criteria are e.g. grades, required languages, a minimum of work exper ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 29, 2020 on Oct 29, 2020
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How to position finance background?

Finance background

Most recent answer on Jun 17, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 15, 2020

Hi, I also had a finance background when I joined consulting and it was only a strength. Your target answer should encompass the following key elements: Consulting is what you love doing (be honest why are so am ... (read entire answer)

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on Jun 17, 2020 on Jun 17, 2020
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