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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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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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I have a case interview with Accenture and I have never ever done this before. How are you expected to present the info

Accenture Accenture Strategy Case Interview data How to Read Charts and Data in Case Interviews

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Antonello

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Antonello

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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi, the interview will be structured in 3 parts: - Personal Experience Interview: fit and CV questions to assess your personal impact, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial spirit - Case Interview: typical business cas ... (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

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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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