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L.E.K. Coaching

L.E.K. Consulting LEK
Most recent answer on Jan 03, 2024
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Dec 30, 2023
I interviewed with LEK a couple years ago: no need to do anything differently than what you did for your MBB prep, apart from maybe thinking a bit more about healthcare and Pharma/life sciences industry dynamics, cost s ... (read entire answer)
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LEK Final Round Business Logic Interview

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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
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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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Does anyone know what L.E.K, first round cases/interviews are like?

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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. Numerical Test on Zoom

L.E.K. Consulting L.E.K. Interviews numerical reasoning test
Most recent answer on Oct 22, 2022
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 Rachel, First, good luck! Now, there are two parts to this...Virtual Testing and the Numerical Test Virtual As a general guide, pretty much all of the rules you can think of that apply to in-person interviews ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 22, 2022 on Oct 22, 2022
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LEK vs Kearney

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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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Application Turnaround (L.E.K. Associate)

Application L.E.K. Consulting
Most recent answer on Oct 22, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 22, 2021) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Oct 22, 2021
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Hi there, Given you are so close to the closing date, I would just wait that and follow up one week after it, with the excuse to “verify they received everything”. I did exactly that for one of my applications, 4 weeks ... (read entire answer)
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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
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Ian
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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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<LEK Consulting> Interview result

L.E.K. Consulting Result
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2021
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Sofia
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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching
Sofia
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gave the best answer on Aug 31, 2021
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Hello, I am sorry to hear this is happening to you, it must be quite frustrating. I agree with Ian in that you shouldn't assume it's a no until you officially hear from them, but the fact that it's taking so long isn't ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2021 on Aug 31, 2021
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LEK Final Round

L.E.K. Consulting L.E.K. Interviews
Question edited on Aug 29, 2021
The best answer (on Aug 29, 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 Aug 29, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Have you been told that you will be given a written case? I only ask because this is how you seem to be asking your questions. Ultimately, it does depend on the office + role for which you're applying, but you ... (read entire answer)
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LEK HR round questions

L.E.K. Consulting LEK
Most recent answer on Aug 17, 2021
The best answer (on Aug 16, 2021) is from:
Florian
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Florian
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gave the best answer on Aug 16, 2021
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, Guide me through your resume Why consulting Why LEK How can your experiences and skillset help what we do Cheers, Florian
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on Aug 17, 2021 on Aug 17, 2021
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Why L.E.K.?

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Most recent answer on Aug 05, 2021
The best answer (on Aug 05, 2021) is from:
Adi
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Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
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gave the best answer on Aug 05, 2021
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
What have you found through your research that differentiates LEK for you? This needs to be personal to you i.e. why LEK is the right next step for you at this stage of your career and what skills/value do you bring to ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 05, 2021 on Aug 05, 2021
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L.E.K Consulting

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Most recent answer on Mar 29, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 23, 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 Mar 23, 2021
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, You should have 2 rounds of interviews. In general, market sizing is pretty common at LEK. I helped a good number of people for LEK including LEK SEA, if you need help please feel free to PM me. Best, ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 29, 2021 on Mar 29, 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 Consulting Associate Role in Paris

French L.E.K. Consulting
Most recent answer on Oct 27, 2020
The best answer (on Oct 24, 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 24, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, In general, strategy consulting offices do require knowledge of the local language. This is true in particular for the French and Spanish offices.
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on Oct 27, 2020 on Oct 27, 2020
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What are the different tests for L.E.K.? (Associate, London)

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Most recent answer on Nov 14, 2019
Anonymous A asked on Oct 13, 2019
I was recently invited to do the test for LEK on the Mapped-Applied platform. They mentioned there is a math test and 2 additional questions. However, on my dashboard, I see 2 tests that need to be completed along with ... (read entire question)
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Anyone know whether McKinsey and L.E.K. Consulting conducts cases in Japanese for the Tokyo office?

BCG McKinsey and Bain Japan L.E.K. Consulting
Most recent answer on Oct 01, 2019
The best answer (on Oct 01, 2019) is from:
Antonello
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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
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gave the best answer on Oct 01, 2019
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
McKinsey requires fluency in formal Japanese and most part of the interviews will be conducted in Japanese. However, business English can be tested, then I usually recommend to read prep books and materials in English, ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 01, 2019 on Oct 01, 2019
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L.E.K. numerical cut-off

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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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on Jan 29, 2018 on Jan 29, 2018
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Experiences with L.E.K. Consulting

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Recent activity on Dec 22, 2017
Anonymous A asked on Nov 15, 2017
Does anyone have experience with L.E.K. consulting and can tell me something about their corporate culture, reputation and salaries?? Or knows someone who knows someone who knows... ;) Cheers!
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on Dec 22, 2017 on Dec 22, 2017
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Struktur Karriere L.E.K. Deutschland

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Recent activity on Apr 12, 2017
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Apr 12, 2017
Hey, ich hatte das gleich Problem auch kürzlich. Die Seite bzw. die Positionen sind nicht recht auf den europäischen Absolventenmarkt angepasst. Ich habe mit Nina Deliano, die im Recruiting hierfür zusätndig ist, ge ... (read entire answer)
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