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PwC Deals Technical Interview

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Most recent answer on Oct 08, 2023

gave the best answer on Jun 25, 2023

Hi there, It can be anything relating to deals! So, there could be cases around aquisitions, mergers, divestments, post-merger integrations, etc. Or there could be brainstorming questions (how would you do x). Finally, ... (read entire answer)

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Equity Research for Sales and Trading in an Investment Banking Interview

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Most recent answer on Aug 08, 2023

gave the best answer on Aug 06, 2023

Hi there, Agree with the others. Other platforms would be better suited :)

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Assessments and Passing Score

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Most recent answer on Aug 08, 2023

Francesco

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gave the best answer on Aug 06, 2023

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Hi there, 1) Are assessments before conducting interviews created to be finished all on time? I had a numerical assessment which I had to answer 30 questions in 30 minutes which was impossible for me to complete. Was I ... (read entire answer)

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Investment Banking Assessment

Assessment Technical Experience Interview

Most recent answer on Aug 03, 2023

Sofia

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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching

Sofia

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gave the best answer on Aug 03, 2023

Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| McKinsey San Francisco | Harvard graduate | 6+ years of coaching

Hello, This sounds like a standard screen you would get after completing the assessment, in which case it doesn't imply anything. Keeping my fingers crossed for you - best of luck!

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on Aug 03, 2023 on Aug 03, 2023
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Investment Banking and Private Equity Differences

Technical Experience Interview

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Andi

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Andi

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gave the best answer on Aug 02, 2023

BCG 1st & Final Round interviewer | Personalized prep with >95% success rate | 7yrs coaching | #1 for Experienced Hires

Hi there, in general terms, I like to think of it as the “Sell-Side” vs “Buy-Side” of capital markets. Sell Side (Investment banks): typically advise corporate clients on large transactions, facilitate capital raising o ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 02, 2023 on Aug 02, 2023
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QuantumBlack Data Science Technical Experience Interview

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Most recent answer on Aug 02, 2023

gave the best answer on Aug 02, 2023

Hi there, Honestly, it depends. It depends on the wording that they have used to describe this process. When in doubt, you can clarify with HR. If they don't clarify, I would try to think of a different data project for ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 02, 2023 on Aug 02, 2023
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Social Sciences Studies

Technical Experience Interview

Most recent answer on Jul 31, 2023

gave the best answer on Jul 29, 2023

Economics and International Management are related in various ways, as they both deal with the study of economic systems and business activities with sometimes overlapping scopes and perspectives. A few examples on the ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 31, 2023 on Jul 31, 2023
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Advanced Analytics/Machine Learning Casing

Analytical Skills big data Technical Experience Interview

Most recent answer on Dec 08, 2022

gave the best answer on Jan 17, 2022

Hi Daniel, Feel free to reach out to me! I have a background in data analytics (worked for Quantium, specialized in data analytics at Stern, and worked on a few projects with BCG Gamma). Happy to be of service!

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Tell interviewer about reapplication

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Most recent answer on Jul 28, 2021

Florian

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gave the best answer on Jul 26, 2021

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hey there, There is no benefit in saying it, especially since the person will remember you anyway. Just treat it like a first interview and don't let the past experience influence your performance negatively. Chee ... (read entire answer)

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Technical questions Accenture

Accenture Strategy interview questions Technical Experience Interview

Most recent answer on Mar 30, 2021

gave the best answer on Mar 29, 2021

Hi Meier, Totally random guess here, but maybe, just maybe, Accenture's CFO & EV website will have the most comprehensive list you'll find :P https://newsroom.accenture.com/subjects/finance-performance-managemen ... (read entire answer)

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2nd technical interview with Deloitte middle east

Big 4 Middle East Technical Experience Interview

Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2020

Antonello

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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Antonello

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gave the best answer on Dec 30, 2020

McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching

Hi, This is great news! All the consulting companies have multiple round of interviews so it's completely normal they've invited you for a partner round. Actually, it probably means that you've done great in your la ... (read entire answer)

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How difficult is a technical interview at McKinsey for a recent engineering graduate.

McKinsey recent graduate Technical Experience Interview

Recent activity on Aug 29, 2018

Vlad

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

Vlad

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gave the best answer on Aug 29, 2018

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

Hi, What is the role? If you are talking about McKinsey Digital - these roles are not that much different from McKinsey Generalist. The major difference is a separate staffing. You will have a different staffing co ... (read entire answer)

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