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Advices for a physics student

Case Interview consultant mock case Physics student students

Most recent answer on Jul 06, 2020

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gave the best answer on Oct 18, 2020

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Hi there, I would recommend the following steps to maximize the likelihood to land an offer: Define a calendar for your preparation. Check if there is any deadline for the applications. Then identify how many hour ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 06, 2020 on Jul 06, 2020
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Explain scientific theoretical project in an interview

internship natural sciences Physics theory

Recent activity on Oct 31, 2018

Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 23, 2018

Or you could just ask: "Do you want the long version or the short version?" Or, Sheldon Cooper Style: "I suppose you are familiar, with string theory/ quantum mechanics/ gravitational waves/..." ;-)

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on Oct 31, 2018 on Oct 31, 2018
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Will case studies at MBB differ for people with natural science background?

Case Interview case studies Engineering MBB not economics Physics

Recent activity on Mar 04, 2017

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

gave the best answer on Mar 04, 2017

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

Hi, Think of it this way - many people who apply don't have a relevant background. That also means you have to develop business knowledge prioritising the industries that are most common in cases. 1) Retail - make s ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 04, 2017 on Mar 04, 2017
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Interview next week and no experience with case studies (Physics PhD)

Recent activity on Mar 10, 2016

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

gave the best answer on Mar 10, 2016

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

First and foremost, congrats on the interview. Second - I am not a specialist of IT/Programming consultancies; yes I spent 8 years doing this at CSC Ploenzke, but it was an eternity ago (pre-MBA, pre-BCG) and things may ... (read entire answer)

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on Mar 10, 2016 on Mar 10, 2016
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