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Final Round Accenture Interview (Dublin) Tips

Accenture Accenture Strategy analyst Final Round
Most recent answer on Oct 30, 2023
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Yes - here are a few tips on how to prepare specifically for last round interviews:  Work on the feedback provided in the previous rounds. Most firms communicate the feedback from the previous rounds to the final interv ... (read entire answer)
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Differences in Associate and Analyst positions at McKinsey?

analyst Application associate MBB McKinsey
Most recent answer on Oct 11, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 06, 2020
Hi San, Please raise this point with HR. In all the cases the process is the same, so you will have to go through it and it will be up to your interviewers to recommend the level at which you join. I hope this helps ... (read entire answer)
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Mckinsey Analysts - Energy Insights

analyst analytics Energy Consulting insights McKinsey
Most recent answer on Apr 10, 2022
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Jan
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Jan
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5 years at McKinsey Analytics / QuantumBlack | Only Interviewer here with Experience in Expert Path Interviews @McKinsey
In general, McKinsey has three categories of employment: Client Service Professional (CSP)Engagement Service Professional (ESP)Firm Service Professional (FSP) CSP are consultants, either generalist or on an Expert path. ... (read entire answer)
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Mkt sizing assumptions

analyst
Most recent answer on Aug 20, 2021
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Ian
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Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You should not do this. One of the main points of market sizing is to assess whether you can approach the problem and make reasonable assumptions on your own. The interviewer will not help you here and it's up ... (read entire answer)
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McKinsey Transformation Acceleration Analyst - First round

analyst First Round McKinsey transformation Transformation Acceleration Analyst transformation analyst
Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2021
Anonymous A asked on Mar 13, 2020
Hi Community! I am currently working as a SC&O consultant in one of the Big4. Been with the firm right off my Masters for around 1 year+. I have been recently contacted by a recruiter for a role of Transformation ... (read entire question)
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Are case interviews for insights analyst position different from typical consultant case interviews at McKinsey?

analyst Interview McKinsey McKinsey & Company
Most recent answer on May 16, 2021
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Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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gave the best answer on May 16, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Not at all! You are going to be interviewed by the consultants two work in that vertical, and the interview structure is going to be very similar to the one generalists face. You have 2 main workstreams ahead: ... (read entire answer)
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Help!!Just been invited for Mckinsey 1st round interview for an analyst role, after passing the Imbellus game.Details :

analyst first round interview Mck McKinsey
Most recent answer on Mar 11, 2021
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Francesco
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Hi Zadok, I usually recommend the following to prepare (you may have already covered some of them): Define a calendar for your preparation. Identify how many hours you have before the interview and allocate a time ... (read entire answer)
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How can I strengthen my application for a position as a Business Analyst/Entry-level Analyst for MBB?

analyst business analyst
Most recent answer on Nov 05, 2020
The best answer (on Jul 19, 2020) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Jul 19, 2020
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Hi there, The #1 thing that can help you is for sure a referral. To find a referral, you should follow three steps: Identify the people that can help you Write them a customized email Have a call and indirec ... (read entire answer)
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PST test with Digital McKinsey

analyst Digital McKinsey McKinsey PST PST
Most recent answer on Sep 04, 2020
The best answer (on May 31, 2018) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on May 31, 2018
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Hi Anonymous, most likely yes but I would check with HR as that may depend by the country; the PST is not universally given, in some McKinsey offices it has been replace by SHL style test (for example in Italy). Bes ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 04, 2020 on Sep 04, 2020
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Lateral move at junior level

A.T. Kearney analyst BCG McKinsey and Bain Junior Consultant London MBB MENA Oliver Wyman & Roland Berger tier 2 UK
Most recent answer on Jun 05, 2020
The best answer (on Jun 04, 2020) is from:
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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 Jun 04, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi, Short answer: Yes, it's possible. Longer answer: It really fundamentally depends on a few things: 1) Your reputation/ranking in your cohort/role - the stronger performer you are, the better your odds. 2) H ... (read entire answer)
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Applying to MBB/T2 as an experienced analyst?

analyst Big 4 consulting graduate MBB T2
Most recent answer on May 03, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on May 01, 2020
Hi there, Since you already have 1 year experience, you should have already graduated? If that's the case then I don't think you would apply through student application any more. You could apply via the off campus ch ... (read entire answer)
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on May 03, 2020 on May 03, 2020
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McKinsey Business Analyst Internship Milan

analyst business Case internship Interview McKinsey Milan PST shl
Most recent answer on Aug 02, 2019
The best answer (on Aug 02, 2019) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Aug 02, 2019
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Hi Mirko, the selection process for Master students in Milan is indeed based on SHL + interviews, the latter covering both behavioral and case interviews. The SHL has replaced the PST in Italy some years ago, thus you ... (read entire answer)
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