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Clarifying questions

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Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 05, 2018

Hey there, It could be helpful if you clarified with whoever provided your feedback on why you should have asked clarifying questions. In the absence of more detail, I'll share 2 cents from some common pitfalls that ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 10, 2023 on Nov 10, 2023
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Open Case - Questions to Ask & Structuring

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Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2020

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

gave the best answer on Jan 08, 2020

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi Anonymous, regarding clarifying questions at the beginning: these questions have the following objectives: Completely understanding the context/situation (including, unclear terminology, but also, for example, ... (read entire answer)

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on Dec 31, 2020 on Dec 31, 2020
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How many clarifying questions are appropriate and when should they be asked?

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Most recent answer on Aug 06, 2020

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

gave the best answer on Aug 09, 2020

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi Anonymous! You touch on an important point here. Many candidates don't understand what distinguishes the clarifying questions at the start from later analysis-related questions (asking for market data. financials, ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 06, 2020 on Aug 06, 2020
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Market size vs Market trend. Which one is more important?

Bain BCG Case Interview McKinsey Open question

Recent activity on Apr 11, 2018

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gave the best answer on Apr 10, 2018

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Hi, Several points here: First of all size / trend is the most common trap in the cases. Candidates often forget asking about the size / trend and get the wrong conclusion. Always ask for: Size of the market and ... (read entire answer)

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on Apr 11, 2018 on Apr 11, 2018
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IT Case: What happens with the IT when an PMI / company spit occurs?

Case case question Open question technology

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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, There are several sets of questions you have to answer: 1) What are the real reasons for the deal (Make sure you cover it in clarifying questions). Criteria for success 2) How do we choose a system? Will i ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 14, 2018 on Mar 14, 2018
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What does "key driver" exactly mean?

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Hi Anonymous, I would divide key drivers in sales as: External elements; mainly: Customers interest Competitors actions Supplier issues (eg delays in delivery which creates delays in serving clients) ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 22, 2018 on Jan 22, 2018
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