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Question about technology assessment

Consulting interview IQVIA ZS Associates
Most recent answer on Nov 19, 2022
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Hi there, This could be a lot of things, e.g.,  general aptitude tests (e.g. GMAT or SOVA style) psychometric tests like the Pymetrics a domain-relevant technical interview (like the McKinsey TEI) Did they specify in th ... (read entire answer)
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ZS Associates level - Coming from Industry

ZS Associates
Most recent answer on Jul 07, 2022
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Allen
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Hi there, I worked for ZS a number of years ago. In general, you may find that consultancies bring people in at slightly lower levels since they lack consulting experience.  Industry experience will definitely help you ... (read entire answer)
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EY-Parthenon Vs. ZS Associates?

consulting EY-Parthenon ZS Associates
Most recent answer on Nov 02, 2021
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Pedro
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Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | 30% off in March 2024
These are different value propositions for you. If you want to specialize in Life Sciences, you have to talk to them (or network with someone there) to know how things actually work in that office).I have worked for EY- ... (read entire answer)
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Advices for a 4-month internship potentially leading to full-time position - Tier 2 firm

Accenture Advice full-time internship LEK Consulting Oliver Wyman Roland Berger Simon-Kucher & Partners ZS Associates
Most recent answer on May 11, 2021
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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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What kind of business case you have to manage in the final interview at ZS?

Final Round ZS ZS Associates
Most recent answer on Apr 29, 2021
tommy asked on Aug 16, 2018
From what I've heard in this website, Zs approach to business case is totally different to traditional MBB companies. Has anyone faced the final round at their office? apparently, you are given written documents and d ... (read entire question)
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Written case

Case Interview written case ZS Associates
Most recent answer on Mar 01, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 12, 2018) is from:
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Vlad
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gave the best answer on Jun 12, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Here I've uploaded some written case samples (ask me for a password): https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5qxal/AABeUN6mtiGkWhEklRjszX2Oa?dl=0 The best way to prepare is the following: Check if the calcul ... (read entire answer)
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ZS Case Interview

Case Interview ZS ZS Associates
Most recent answer on Nov 29, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 01, 2017
Some firms consider the “analytical case” to actually be the same thing as the “structured case”, while others consider others consider the “analytical case” to be a test of your ability to think analytically in a quant ... (read entire answer)
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ZS Associates impressions

Consulting Firm tier2 ZS Associates
Most recent answer on Nov 08, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jan 14, 2018
Hi there, I currently work with some ex ZS consultants. I find them very competent and from conversations - it seems like they have a very strong reputation in pharma, especially on high analytical topics like pric ... (read entire answer)
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ZS Associates - do they hire non healthcare background candidates?

ZS Associates
Most recent answer on Jul 10, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 27, 2020
Hi, I have a colleague who was from ZS and she joined ZS without healthcare background. That said it is just one example; so I guess it is possible, but not sure how hard it would be. It depends a lot on the region/c ... (read entire answer)
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ZS Associates vs. MBB for Life Science Consulting

life science ZS Associates
Most recent answer on Apr 17, 2020
Anonymous A asked on Jul 01, 2019
Hello - I joined ZS Associates as a Manager 6 months back in India office. Before ZS, I worked in Technology (think IBM, Deloitte, TCS). I have about 10 years of experience in Pharma/Life Science. The firm seems grea ... (read entire question)
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Hello, does anyone have any info about ZS Associates Interview (London)?

ZS Associates
Most recent answer on Nov 20, 2019
Anonymous A asked on Nov 07, 2019
Position: Strategy Insights and Planning Associate Structure: Evidence Based Interview, Unstructured case interview problem solving and business skills and Structured case interview, assessing and interpreting business ... (read entire question)
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What kind of case studies I can expect at ZS case interview, can anybody provide me with sample ones?

Case Interview data driven pharma and health care cases ZS Associates
Recent activity on May 31, 2019
Anonymous gave the best answer on May 31, 2019
You may want to check those: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/zs-case-interview-897 https://www.consultingcase101.com/tag/zs-associates/ https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-prepare-for-case-studies-from-Z ... (read entire answer)
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on May 31, 2019 on May 31, 2019
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Applying to MBB Full-time after Internship Rejection

full-time internship MBB rejection ZS Associates
Recent activity on Feb 20, 2019
The best answer (on Feb 20, 2019) is from:
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Hi Anonymous, the standard ban in MBB after a rejection is 2 years but could be reduced to 1 year or even 6 months based on your performance or particular situation. I would recommend finding a referral for your futur ... (read entire answer)
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Messed up final round MBB, now picking from Roland Berger, ZS, Cornerstone, and F500

Cornerstone F500 MBB rejection Roland Berger ZS Associates
Recent activity on Oct 16, 2018
The best answer (on Oct 07, 2018) is from:
Guennael
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Guennael
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Of these, Roland Berger is the most prestigious and the one where you are most likely to do MBB type work. I'd put ZS second since you profess a desire to do actual consulting. In my experience, the research shops are ... (read entire answer)
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Roland Berger vs ZS vs F500 rotational exit opps to M7 or MBB

F500 F500 rotational M7 M7 MBA MBA MBB rejection Roland Berger ZS ZS Associates
Recent activity on Sep 24, 2018
The best answer (on Sep 24, 2018) is from:
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Guennael
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gave the best answer on Sep 24, 2018
Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews
Which country are you in? Assuming Europe (Germany?), and further assuming you had choice, I'd definitely pick RB first, since they have the better brand. ZS is more boutique in my mind, and would come second. The inter ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 24, 2018 on Sep 24, 2018
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ZS Associates and PwC Analytics Advisory interviews

PwC ZS Associates
Recent activity on Feb 26, 2016
Anonymous A gave the best answer on Feb 26, 2016
Hi there, concerning ZS Associates in Germany: I had 2 appointments. First one about motivation, CV etc. all in English and, in addition, a brief case study. Relatively easy to handle. Second appointment included th ... (read entire answer)
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