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Best questions to ask at the end of interview

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Most recent answer on Nov 10, 2023

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gave the best answer on Jul 23, 2018

ex-Manager - Natural and challenging teacher - Taylor case solving, no framework

Hi Anonymous, This is the moment where you can confirm the good fit you had with the interviewer during the 1h itw. I personnally suggest to avoid every question that can be asnwered by the firm's website, as well as ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 10, 2023 on Nov 10, 2023
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Work-Life Balance in Consulting?!

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Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2023

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

gave the best answer on Oct 02, 2019

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! I have experience in several offices across Europe, particularly in McKinsey and Company. Nowadays, consulting companies are being more and more aware about the challenges it emcompasses for women, and they a ... (read entire answer)

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on Oct 11, 2023 on Oct 11, 2023
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Case with 60 minutes to prep and 60 minutes to present and discuss

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Most recent answer on Feb 24, 2021

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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 recommend the following: Remember that most casing tips apply here (i.e. be very clear+focused on the objective, ruthlessly cut out information that doesn't help you meet this objective/question, make ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 24, 2021 on Feb 24, 2021
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How can I engage the interviewer more?

Most recent answer on Sep 14, 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 09, 2019

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

Hi Emily, this question has been asked before. Have a look at the below threat, which contains some good points! https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/engaging-the-interviewer-how-223 Cheers, Sidi

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on Sep 14, 2020 on Sep 14, 2020
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How to calculate gross profit when the retailer margin is blank?

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 31, 2020

Hey! This is really a typical question that, if you are familiar with, it will increase your chance get an offer. Let's structure this. PART 1 I checked the prompt on the case book. Another exhibit showed that: the re ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 01, 2020 on Sep 01, 2020
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Quick math/logic question!!

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Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2020

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gave the best answer on Aug 24, 2020

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

You essentially use the same formula as always, however you subtract g (growth) from r (discount rate)

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on Aug 31, 2020 on Aug 31, 2020
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Wharton Case Q

Case Case Interview casing help Question Wharton

Most recent answer on Aug 20, 2020

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

gave the best answer on Aug 20, 2020

#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate

Hi there, You are correct. US answer should be $20 and Vietnam answer should be $30. The case writter forgot that their retail price was $200 not $100! Remember, casebooks aren't perfect. I find a mistake in every ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 20, 2020 on Aug 20, 2020
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NEED AN ANSWER! For this Interview Question !!

Interview MBB Mck Question

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Ex-McKinsey EM | Experienced interview coach (1,000+ sessions) | Discount on 1st session | LBS MBA

gave the best answer on Sep 21, 2019

Ex-McKinsey EM | Experienced interview coach (1,000+ sessions) | Discount on 1st session | LBS MBA

Hi there, I would say that this is a reasonable question to expect in an interview, as part of the "ice breakers" (not the PEI). It is similar to "where you see yourself in 5 years" or "why do you want to work in cons ... (read entire answer)

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on May 27, 2020 on May 27, 2020
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