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Roland Berger US Interview

Roland Berger United States written case
Most recent answer on Mar 13, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 13, 2024) is from:
Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
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gave the best answer on Mar 13, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, for RB US, you can expect the following format: First round: one case interview (ca. 45 minutes)  Second round: 3 interviews (personal fit, business knowledge, written case with subsequent presentation to 2 in ... (read entire answer)
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Experienced Hire in the U.S.

Big Four - Strategy MBB recruiting tier2 United States
Most recent answer on Dec 10, 2022
The best answer (on Dec 10, 2022) 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 Dec 10, 2022
#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 a lot of users, thus I am happy to provide my perspective on it: It's difficult to say for sure whether consulting recruiting for experienc ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 10, 2022 on Dec 10, 2022
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MBB in Southeast Asia vs Big 4 in US

Big 4 MBB mbb big4 Southeast Asia United States
Most recent answer on Nov 27, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 24, 2022) is from:
Rushabh
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Limited Availability | BCG Expert | Middle East Expert | 100+ Mocks Delivered | IESE & NYU MBA | Ex-KPMG Dxb Consultant
Rushabh
Expert
gave the best answer on Nov 24, 2022
Limited Availability | BCG Expert | Middle East Expert | 100+ Mocks Delivered | IESE & NYU MBA | Ex-KPMG Dxb Consultant
Hello, Congratulations on receiving the offers! Well done :) To answer your question directly on the criteria you have mentioned: - Prestige: For sure the prestige of working in an MBB overbears other firms, regardless ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 27, 2022 on Nov 27, 2022
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How to join MBB in the US/Canada as an european student

and Bain BCG canada europe international student McKinsey United States
Most recent answer on Apr 14, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 10, 2022) is from:
Nicolas
Expert
30% off 1st coaching Promo | #1 Canada Coach | 10y+ Coaching & recruiting | BCG + Industry Executive | INSEAD MBA
Nicolas
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gave the best answer on Apr 10, 2022
30% off 1st coaching Promo | #1 Canada Coach | 10y+ Coaching & recruiting | BCG + Industry Executive | INSEAD MBA
Hello, That is a great question and I believe that “My dream would be to live in the US or Canada and work there for MBB.” is entirely possible!  If you are trying to accomplish your target of working in MBB in North Am ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 14, 2022 on Apr 14, 2022
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United Nation vs McKinsey

BCG McKinsey and Bain Case Interview coach consulting exit dubai Job offer Middle East New York united nations United States
Most recent answer on Dec 23, 2021
The best answer (on Dec 08, 2021) 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
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 08, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You have a list of things here that you like/want about each - that's not the way to make a decision! Figure out what are the 1 or 2 main things you care about Look at both offers to see which one meets those ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 23, 2021 on Dec 23, 2021
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Is so difficult for European to work in the USA after Graduation?

business school europe United States
Most recent answer on Oct 17, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 15, 2021) is from:
Pedro
Expert
30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
Pedro
Expert
gave the best answer on Oct 15, 2021
30% off in April 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
Your first option should be to join MBB in Italy, stay for a couple of years, ask for a transfer to the US (definitive or temporary; if you get a temporary, you ask the definitive one when the temporary is about to end… ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 17, 2021 on Oct 17, 2021
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market sizing for baby bottles in america

consulting Market sizing United States
Most recent answer on Jul 06, 2021
The best answer (on Jul 06, 2021) 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
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Jul 06, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Overall I think this is pretty good! You may want to segment by income as well (poorer households may not buy a single bottle...they may use/make their own or use hand-me-downs).
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on Jul 06, 2021 on Jul 06, 2021
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McKinsey Seattle Office Industry Focus

MBB McKinsey United States
Most recent answer on May 18, 2021
The best answer (on May 19, 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 May 19, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, McKinsey Seattle has 5 main industry verticals. They are: Advanced Electronics Financial Systems Healthcare Systems & Services Semiconductors Technology, Media & Telecommunications Mos ... (read entire answer)
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17
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on May 18, 2021 on May 18, 2021
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MBB 2020/2021 Recruiting timeline with COVID-19?

Actively preparing for interviews at McKinsey and BCG Bain BCG COVID-19 Hiring freeze Hiring Timeline MBB United States western europe
Most recent answer on Oct 09, 2020
The best answer (on Oct 06, 2020) 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 Oct 06, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Welcome to the platform as well as the recruiting journey! In Terms of Preparation In general, I find candidates need 2-3 months to feel ready (some need more, some need fewer). Of course, it depends p ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 09, 2020 on Oct 09, 2020
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