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L.E.K - Referral Process?

L.E.K. LEK LEK Consulting Referral
Most recent answer on Apr 12, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 11, 2024) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Apr 11, 2024
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You typically receive an automated email.  I would pester the referee but reach out directly to HR to tell them that somebody has submitted a referral in your name and that you'd like to apply but haven't received the l ... (read entire answer)
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Commercial due diligence financial model sanitized template?

Bain & Company BCG EY-Parthenon L.E.K. McKinsey strategy&
Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023
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Benjamin
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Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Benjamin
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gave the best answer on Dec 31, 2023
Ex-BCG Principal | 8+ years consulting experience in SEA | BCG top interviewer & top performer
Hi, Sharing some thoughts having worked in BCG's PE practice.  Financial model is a part of DD, but it is not the only aspect of it In fact there are typically far more critical modules/workstreams in the case than just ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 31, 2023 on Dec 31, 2023
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LEK Final Round Business Logic Interview

Case LEK L.E.K. L.E.K. Consulting L.E.K. Interviews LEK LEK Consulting
Most recent answer on Oct 31, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 31, 2023) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Oct 31, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
That's rather strange. Definitely not part of the typical process with most firms.  But that's absolutely fine.  Regardless of what you're being told to expect, always follow-up with HR and try to get more details on th ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 31, 2023 on Oct 31, 2023
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Does anyone know what L.E.K, first round cases/interviews are like?

Case Interview Case LEK L.E.K. L.E.K. Consulting L.E.K. Interviews LEK LEK Consulting Market sizing
Most recent answer on Oct 16, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 15, 2023) 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 15, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Just so happens I do….because I actually know the questions they ask :) I track questions from my candidates' interviews   #1 Rule: Even though I have this list, please stop trying to predict what will happen. ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 16, 2023 on Oct 16, 2023
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L.E.K. Consulting *online* numerical reasoning test via "Applied"

L.E.K. London
Most recent answer on Oct 12, 2023
Anonymous E gave the best answer on Oct 12, 2023
I recently undertook the test last week, for the Munich/Wroclaw office. The examination may potentially share similarities with the assessments conducted for the UK offices.   The examination was structured into two dis ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 12, 2023 on Oct 12, 2023
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LEK vs Kearney

ATKearney Kearney L.E.K. L.E.K. Consulting
Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2021
The best answer (on Nov 18, 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 Nov 18, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, It sounds like you've applied for both but have yet to interview (or even be invited to interview)? If that's the case, literally don't waste time thinking about it yet! Wait for the offers to come - for all y ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 30, 2021 on Nov 30, 2021
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Arthur D Little

Arthur D L Arthur D Little ATKearney L.E.K. Roland Berger
Question edited on Sep 17, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 16, 2021) is from:
Pedro
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30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
Pedro
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gave the best answer on Sep 16, 2021
30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
Not sure this applies everywhere, but I believe it is more focused on technology consulting than the others.
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on Sep 17, 2021 on Sep 17, 2021
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L.E.K. firm

L.E.K. L.E.K. Consulting L.E.K. Interviews
Most recent answer on Sep 16, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 15, 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 Sep 15, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I'm concerned with your comment that you can't get in touch with anyone at LEK (or Kearney, per your other Q&A). This indicates to me that your messages are incorrect. Are you being concise/too-the-point o ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 16, 2021 on Sep 16, 2021
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L.E.K. London Zoom Numerical Test?

L.E.K. L.E.K. Consulting LEK LEK Consulting
Most recent answer on Dec 27, 2020
The best answer (on Nov 11, 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 Nov 11, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I would focus much less on specific differences and more on what's needed overall. The online tests across companies and across time are very similar Format? Somewhat. Content and what's required fro ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 27, 2020 on Dec 27, 2020
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L.E.K. numerical cut-off

L.E.K. L.E.K. Consulting L.E.K. Interviews numerical Numerical on-site test numerical test test
Recent activity on Jan 29, 2018
The best answer (on Jan 29, 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 Jan 29, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, You'll never know the exact number since there is a range of factors that influence the cut-off: Country (office) Role (Associate, consultant) Economic cycle / hiring needs Best,
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