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Simon-Kucher online test - Middle East

Middle East Online Tests Simon-Kucher
Most recent answer on Mar 04, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 11, 2023) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Apr 11, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from Simon-Kucher! I think this is an interesting question that may be relevant for many people. I would be happy to share my thoughts on it: Even though I am qu ... (read entire answer)
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Monitor Deloitte vs Simon Kutcher (London)

growth strategy Monitor Deloitte Simon-Kucher
Most recent answer on Jul 01, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 30, 2022) is from:
Adi
Expert
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
Adi
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 30, 2022
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
If you are going by those superficial factors, Monitor D is a better option given its size, scale and Deloitte branding. But this not the way to approach decisions between two firms. Based on your interview experience a ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 01, 2022 on Jul 01, 2022
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SKP's pay in Dubai

Simon-Kucher
Most recent answer on Dec 03, 2021
The best answer (on Nov 29, 2021) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Nov 29, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Glassdoor salaries are terribly inaccurate! Management consulted is generally a good source: A quick search returned the following (incoming MBA/PhD): Base: $140,000 Performance Bonus: up to $33,600 Total Cash ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 03, 2021 on Dec 03, 2021
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Simon Kutcher vs Strategy&

Simon-Kucher strategy&
Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2021
The best answer (on Nov 23, 2021) is from:
SJ
Certified
SJ
Certified
gave the best answer on Nov 23, 2021
S& is a solid tier 2 firm ranked just below MBB while SKP is a boutique with a specialization in pricing. They're 2 very different kind of firms, with very different types of projects, prestige, exits and pay. S& ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 30, 2021 on Nov 30, 2021
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SKP Online test

Simon-Kucher
Most recent answer on Nov 02, 2021
The best answer (on Nov 02, 2021) is from:
Antonello
Expert
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
Expert
gave the best answer on Nov 02, 2021
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi! I will check with my candidates! I still recommend you reach out to HR to confirm the content of the test. Best, Anto
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Simon Kucher analyst position

Simon & Kucher Simon-Kucher Simon-Kucher & Partners
Most recent answer on Oct 06, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 01, 2021) is from:
Pedro
Expert
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
Pedro
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 01, 2021
Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
There is a shortage of analysts right now, and I guess that there weren't a lot of internships going on recently given the pandemic (and also the offer acceptance rate after the internships has taken a toll as the remot ... (read entire answer)
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Deciding on offer: Guidance on decision Matrix

Decision dubai EY-Parthenon Job offer Madrid Mexico Multiple offers Simon-Kucher Simon-Kucher & Partners
Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2021
Anonymous A asked on Feb 15, 2019
Hey Everyone! First of all, thank everyone in general, particularly preplounge leaders and experts for the preparation material available as well as the insights shared. It has proven very useful for me throughout rec ... (read entire question)
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Simon Kucher's culture

Simon & Kucher Simon-Kucher Simon-Kucher & Partners
Most recent answer on Sep 18, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 17, 2021) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 17, 2021
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I'm happy to give you my perspective on that: While I agree with what other coaches said about platforms like Vaul ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 18, 2021 on Sep 18, 2021
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Rejected from MBB - What to do next to transition?

Alvarez & Marsal Arthur D Little Bain & Company BCG Career Planning McKinsey newton Simon-Kucher transition
Most recent answer on Sep 13, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 12, 2021) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 12, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Sorry to heard that you were rejected. I have a few thoughts here: I would not assume your resume is solid - please make sure this is not preventing you from getting in Make sure to network extensively when re ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 13, 2021 on Sep 13, 2021
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Life Science consulting in Middle East

Alvarez & Marsal IQVIA life science life sciences Middle East Oliver Wyman Simon-Kucher
Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2021
Anonymous A asked on Jun 28, 2021
Hi all, I would like to understand which firms are strong in Life Science practice in Middle East region, outside MBB & Strategy&. From my research and talking to some people, I found that firms like Alvar ... (read entire question)
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on Jun 30, 2021 on Jun 30, 2021
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Consulting in the Nordic Countries

Accenture Big 4 MBB nordic Oliver Wyman Simon-Kucher
Most recent answer on Apr 30, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 16, 2021) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 16, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, The short answer is that the pay is quite average and you have high taxes/cost of living. Here is some further information to help! Good Forum/Discussion: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/where-are ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 30, 2021 on Apr 30, 2021
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Simon-Kucker Partners practice cases

Simon-Kucher Simon-Kucher & Partners
Most recent answer on Mar 15, 2021
The best answer (on Mar 11, 2021) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 11, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Domenico, First, congratulations on the interview and good luck! Pricing Thought Process 1. Value-based or Willingness to Pay When: This is your top choice. How: Find a $ value for what customers would pay. ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 15, 2021 on Mar 15, 2021
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Simon Kucher application issue

Application Simon-Kucher Simon-Kucher & Partners
Most recent answer on Feb 17, 2021
The best answer (on Feb 16, 2021) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 16, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Sorry to hear about that! I would wait for HR's response. I hope you grabbed a screen capture for evidence? When anything happens like this, make sure to get evidence...never hurts to visually show your de ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 17, 2021 on Feb 17, 2021
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Simon Kucher Interview

Simon-Kucher
Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2020
The best answer (on Dec 01, 2020) is from:
Clara
Expert
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 01, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! I would not focus more than 1/2 a day of work in brainteasers to be honest. Instead, I would tackle SK as you would with MBB interviews, with 2 main workstreams ahead: 1. FIT INTERVIEW The "Integrated FIT ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 31, 2020 on Dec 31, 2020
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Simon Kucher & Partners 1st round telephone interview

1st round Simon-Kucher
Most recent answer on Oct 27, 2020
The best answer (on Sep 28, 2020) is from:
Clara
Expert
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 28, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hi! You described it very well in your post: the structure that they are going to follow is exactly the same as MBBs: FIT + business case. Hence, the prep would overlap at 95%, and you can perfectly all materials i ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 27, 2020 on Oct 27, 2020
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Very First Interview @SKP

internship Interview format of Simon Kucher Simon-Kucher Simon-Kucher & Partners simonkucher
Most recent answer on Aug 14, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 06, 2018
If you have very little time to prep, I would try start with the basics of approaching cases rather than trying to learn specifics about pricing cases. A good place to start is to read Case In Point and Victor Cheng's " ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 14, 2020 on Aug 14, 2020
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Is the salary for firms like Simon KP on the same level as MBB in Middle East?

salary Simon-Kucher
Most recent answer on Aug 11, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 10, 2020
Dear A, No. It's reduced. If you have further question on the Middle East recruiting, jobs and firms feel free to reach me out, since I have a lot of friends and former colleagues there, in the Middle East, so I'm ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 11, 2020 on Aug 11, 2020
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How long would it take you to completely evacuate Madrid?

estimation Simon-Kucher
Most recent answer on Jan 15, 2020
The best answer (on Jan 11, 2020) is from:
Clara
Expert
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 11, 2020
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! I would follow these steps: Population calculation: if it´s not given, stimation based on your knowledge of other european cities. Different evacuation ways: cars, trains, buses, etc. How many people can e ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 15, 2020 on Jan 15, 2020
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Erfahrung mit Simon-Kucher in Zürich

Interview format of Simon Kucher Simon-Kucher Simon-Kucher & Partners
Recent activity on Jun 02, 2019
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 03, 2019
Hi, ich hatte vor vielen Jahren mal ein Interview bei Simon-Kucher in Bonn, kann daher nur dazu Aussagen treffen: Wurde viel nach Personal fit gefragt? Etwas weniger im Vergleich zu MBB+ Waren die Cases ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 02, 2019 on Jun 02, 2019
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What kind of case should I expect in a Simon-Kucher UK case interview?

Interview format of Simon Kucher Simon-Kucher Simon-Kucher & Partners
Recent activity on Mar 06, 2019
The best answer (on Mar 06, 2019) is from:
Sidi
Expert
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 06, 2019
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Hi! You should expect strategy cases, similar to MBB, but with a focus on marketing & sales topics. A special emphasis on Pricing! Don't expect cost cutting. Apparently SKP also like to give brain teasers from time ... (read entire answer)
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