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Anybody familiar with the Whiteshield hiring process?

Middle East Public policy Whiteshield Advisory Case: Regulating Artificial Intelligence in the GCC
Most recent answer on Mar 05, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 04, 2024) 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
Hi there, I actually haven't heard of them but did some quick digging. Now, #1 thing is to double-check with the recruiter what to expect (e.g. case, written case, etc.). Assuming there is a case, you can be fairly cert ... (read entire answer)
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Public sector/government case interview question (MENA)

Government MENA Public policy Public Sector
Most recent answer on Dec 16, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 29, 2023) is from:
Florian
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Strategy consultant focused on energy & industry, I've led dozens of recruitment interviews at BCG
Florian
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Strategy consultant focused on energy & industry, I've led dozens of recruitment interviews at BCG
As the case do not allow for clarfying questions, I would suggest to be even more hypothesis driven, and check at each stage that the interviewer is ok with the direction you're taking.    First, you will need to define ... (read entire answer)
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China/public sector/sustainability

Government Greater China Public policy Public Sector Sustainability
Most recent answer on Jan 16, 2023
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Hagen
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Hagen
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gave the best answer on Jan 14, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Yes, both Chinese (local and national) governments and foreign governments are interes ... (read entire answer)
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Masters in social policy

Public policy
Most recent answer on Dec 29, 2021
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Vlad
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gave the best answer on Jul 08, 2019
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Hi, Several things here: MBA is not a must-have for MBB candidates Actually, MBB companies love candidates with diverse backgrounds I recommend applying to the office where the Public sector is strong (e.g. DC ... (read entire answer)
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Interview questions on Public policy

economics Public policy
Recent activity on Jan 31, 2018
herby asked on Mar 19, 2016
Hi, is anyone interested in practising both business and country level policy cases? I want to have one or two partners to improve the skills together. If you are interested, please leave your skype name. Thanks!
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Public Sector Consulting in Germany

Bain BCG MBB McKinsey Public policy Public Sector Roland Berger
Recent activity on Mar 20, 2017
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Francesco
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Hi Anonymous, I agree with Chris that the categorization you did actually includes different type of companies; while NERA and Frontier Economics do economic consulting (more Microeconomic analysis, Competition policy ... (read entire answer)
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