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Timeline for hearing back from Simon-Kucher

Simon-Kucher & Partners
Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2023
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Cristian
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Hi there,  Anywhere from a couple of days to two weeks.  If it goes beyond two weeks it's worth reaching out and asking for an update from the recruiter. Best, Cristian
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Name and Shame: Simon-Kucher North America SOAR advanced degree program

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Most recent answer on Jun 10, 2023
The best answer (on Jun 09, 2023) is from:
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Cristian
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gave the best answer on Jun 09, 2023
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Wow, sorry to hear it went down like this.  Indeed, that can't feel good.  Leaving aside bias, it's also a fact that this is not a great time for recruitment. The only thing you can control for is really how many applic ... (read entire answer)
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Simon Kutcher & Partner

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Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 19, 2022) is from:
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gave the best answer on Oct 19, 2022
10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader
Hi there,  Very likely the case will be pricing, revenue management related and this https://www.simon-kucher.com/sites/default/files/Simon-Kucher_Case_Interview_Preparation.pdf can help with that.  If you look for supp ... (read entire answer)
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Simon Kucher analyst position

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Most recent answer on Oct 06, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 01, 2021) is from:
Pedro
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Pedro
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gave the best answer on Oct 01, 2021
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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

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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

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Most recent answer on Sep 18, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 17, 2021) is from:
Hagen
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Hagen
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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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Advices for a 4-month internship potentially leading to full-time position - Tier 2 firm

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Most recent answer on May 11, 2021
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Adi
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gave the best answer on May 11, 2021
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Hey, 1) They wont gurantee anything (full-time offer) now but you can land one provided you do a cracking job during the internship. Think about following: Show that you are credible and learn quickly. Show that y ... (read entire answer)
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Simon-Kucker Partners practice cases

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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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Simon Kucher application issue

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Most recent answer on Feb 17, 2021
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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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Simon-Kucher & Partners: Final Year Undergrad interview

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Most recent answer on Oct 05, 2020
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Oct 05, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You should prepare for a standard case + fit interview. I generally advise candidates "learn how to learn" i.e. train so that they are prepared to react to anything! That being said, if you're short o ... (read entire answer)
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Very First Interview @SKP

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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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Simon Kucher Maths Test

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Most recent answer on Nov 26, 2019
The best answer (on Oct 16, 2019) is from:
Jamie
Former Tier 2, now MBB in Dubai. Here to chill :)
Jamie gave the best answer on Oct 16, 2019
Former Tier 2, now MBB in Dubai. Here to chill :)
Hey there, I was until recently a senior consultant in SKP. They usually can have 2 math tests, 1 as a first screening test and 1 during the final round aka recruiting day. Both are fairly similar however the firs ... (read entire answer)
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Erfahrung mit Simon-Kucher in Zürich

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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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Starting an Internship with Simon-Kucher and Partners

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Recent activity on Apr 25, 2019
The best answer (on Apr 16, 2019) is from:
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Hi Harshika, congratulations on your offer! If you want to prepare in advance before you start, I would recommend working on technical, communication and stress management skills. On the technical side, Excel will ... (read entire answer)
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What kind of case should I expect in a Simon-Kucher UK case interview?

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Recent activity on Mar 06, 2019
The best answer (on Mar 06, 2019) is from:
Sidi
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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Sidi
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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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Simon Kucher Online Test

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Recent activity on May 29, 2018
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 17, 2017
HI Anonymous, Did mine 2 weeks ago. 18 questions in 25 minutes - you will have a graph or table with data and 2/3 questions per graph. Most questions are about growth rate, percentages, and logic. PM if you want ... (read entire answer)
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on May 29, 2018 on May 29, 2018
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Job offer Stern Stewart, SKP, OC&C

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Recent activity on Jul 05, 2017
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Jul 05, 2017
Hi Marvin, as there is no definite right or wrong answer to this question, here are a few things to consider: 1) Salary: Should be SSCO > OCC > SKP 2) Hours: Should be SSCO > OCC > SKP, where the >/&l ... (read entire answer)
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