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Hiring Prospects at Director level with Deloitte

analytics Data Analysis Deloitte leadership
Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 27, 2023) is from:
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Nov 27, 2023
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Hi there, 1) How much influence or weight it carries if someone's profile is coming via Partner to HR? A referral from a partner is the best possible one given the ranking. However, it still doesn’t guarantee an intervi ... (read entire answer)
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Considering a Post-MBA Masters in Big Data and Business Analytics: How Might it Impact my Career?

analytics big data consulting masters MBA Post-MBA tech
Most recent answer on Nov 01, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 30, 2023) is from:
Raj
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Hello, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your situation. As a seasoned strategy consultant, I can provide you with some insights and thoughts on your decision to pursue a Master's in Business Analytics and Big Data ... (read entire answer)
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Useless information on exhibits

analytics Case Interview Charts reading
Most recent answer on Oct 27, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 24, 2023) 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 Oct 24, 2023
McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers
Almost always. :)  It is the very reason why you get presented with an exhibit - to test your ability to identify the relevant information and how it helps to answer the core question. The classical mistake committed by ... (read entire answer)
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In preparation to my job at Bain I would like to improve my analytical skills. Any advice on how to improve these?

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Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 06, 2017) is from:
Francesco
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Hi Anonymous, I would assume you are referring to the actual job at Bain. In general there is no statistical analysis that should be performed in a strategy-consulting job (unless you have a background in statistics a ... (read entire answer)
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Preparation tips for BCG Gamma / Analytics Consulting Interviews

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Most recent answer on Aug 10, 2023
Anonymous B gave the best answer on May 11, 2019
When I interviewed at GAMMA I got both business case interviews and technical case interviews. Business case interviews are as usual. Technical case interviews have the same structure with fit and Q&A, but includes ... (read entire answer)
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QuantumBlack - McKinsey Analytics

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Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2023
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Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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Hi Ricarda,  You can expect the usual, but with more emphasis on data topics. Feel free to also reach out to the recruiter to ask for further details. They should be able to give you a good understanding of what to expe ... (read entire answer)
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Mckinsey - DS interview of ACRE team - case example (PHD-level candidate)

advanced Agriculture analytics business case McKinsey phd
Most recent answer on May 20, 2022
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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
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gave the best answer on May 20, 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! That sounds fascinating and so so niche! I would do two things:  1. Prep the usual cases, since there will be a bit of this at some point in the interview for sure 1. Profitability cases- basic profitability fram ... (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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5 years at McKinsey Analytics / QuantumBlack | Only Interviewer here with Experience in Expert Path Interviews @McKinsey
Jan
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gave the best answer on Apr 10, 2022
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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Cases for Analytics

analytics Data Science optimization
Most recent answer on Sep 10, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 10, 2021) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Sep 10, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, It's rare that I don't have material for a request! While I'm wary of saying something “doesn't exist”, I have yet to see a case that is well tailored for DataScience positions…at least on case prep sites.
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How to approach the following type of questions?

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Most recent answer on Aug 08, 2021
The best answer (on Aug 07, 2021) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Aug 07, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, In terms of what metric you use it truly depends on the case! You need to let the case “tell you” what's needed. That said, when it comes to increasing profits, you can do this by increasing revenues, decreasi ... (read entire answer)
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MSBA UCLA for Management Consulting

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Most recent answer on Jun 20, 2021
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Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
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gave the best answer on Jun 20, 2021
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Hi, To add to the answers here Regarding degree options Do not pursue and Masters in Business Analytics for MBB. I have coached so many people who choose that degree and then try to make it into consulting and i ... (read entire answer)
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Is there a good Data & Analytics Case?

analytics Experienced
Most recent answer on Apr 29, 2021
Anonymous A asked on Aug 11, 2018
Hello, I am an experienced hire looking to go back into Consulting in particular D&A practice. Any case recommendations / links would be appreciated. Thanks
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Hi all, i'm new here, I wanted to know please if there is a way to practice here data analyst interview questions/tests?

analytics big data Data Analysis
Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2020
The best answer (on Nov 15, 2020) 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
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gave the best answer on Nov 15, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Yehuda, Unfortunately, PrepLounge is much more for the strategy consulting track. This is not the right place for data analyst interviews.
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Analytics in McKinsey, BCG, Bain and Oliver Wyman

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Most recent answer on Nov 28, 2020
The best answer (on Aug 19, 2019) is from:
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 19, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi! What do you mean by analytics? Is it data scientists / financial modeling experts? Usually, it's the part of the research department or a dedicated data science team. McKinsey in the US and UK has a separate da ... (read entire answer)
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Oliver Wyman Data Science vs AT Kearney Analytics

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Most recent answer on Nov 28, 2020
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Jul 03, 2019
I would suggest you to look into the industry focus, project types, and working approaches of these two companies.
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McKinsey Analytics & BCG Gamma Cases/Interview Prep

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Most recent answer on Nov 28, 2020
The best answer (on Jun 18, 2019) is from:
Deniz
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gave the best answer on Jun 18, 2019
5+ Years at BCG & Kearney Dubai & Istanbul | 400+ Trainees | Free 15-min Consultation Call
Hi Patrick, I have some colleagues working at advanced analytics at BCG. While it is a separate entity compared to Gamma, they may know the process a bit better. Just PM me for details. Best, Deniz
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on Nov 28, 2020 on Nov 28, 2020
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How can I train my analytical analysis? (Which cases?)

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Most recent answer on Nov 28, 2020
The best answer (on Sep 28, 2018) is from:
Guennael
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Guennael
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gave the best answer on Sep 28, 2018
Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews
Not a direct answer to your question, but make sure you are very comfortable with the math. 10-15 minutes/day on caseinterviewmath.com for example, will go a long way; this website will rank you per accurracy and speet ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 28, 2020 on Nov 28, 2020
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marketing science at bain aag

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Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2020
The best answer (on Oct 21, 2020) is from:
Henning
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Bain | passed >15 MBB interviews as a candidate
Henning
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gave the best answer on Oct 21, 2020
Bain | passed >15 MBB interviews as a candidate
Think of the behavioral interview as a standalone FIT interview. The preparation is just like for the FIT part of other consulting interviews. Go through the typical questions, prepare your stories and practice delivery ... (read entire answer)
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What analysis should I be able to perform in Excel and SPSS (when working as a consultant in a big firm)?

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Most recent answer on Sep 01, 2020
The best answer (on Sep 01, 2020) is from:
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 Sep 01, 2020
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi, only basic tools in Excel will be needed. My recommendation is not overpreparing excel skills, you are quickly acquiring it on the job Best, Antonello
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Tech. Company Strategy Analyst Case

analytics caseinterview data driven Internal Consulting Internal Strategy @ Tech firm operations cases operations strategy
Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2020
The best answer (on Feb 19, 2020) is from:
Daniel
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McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
Daniel
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gave the best answer on Feb 19, 2020
McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews
if they provide you with the info how they value what, weighting those parameters by their value is definitely a very good approach to take.
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