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Coaches per PE Case Studies?

coach coaching Private Equity

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gave the best answer on Mar 17, 2024

Hi Francesco, Could you clarify which firms exactly? Feel free to reach out as I have a ton of cases/resources in this area!

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Director Level Interview

Bain BCG BCG Case Interview Client and MBB coach coaching craftingcases Imbellus MBB McKinsey

Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2024

Hagen

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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hagen

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gave the best answer on Jan 25, 2024

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the invitation! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your questions: First of all, I would highly advise you to get in touch with (former) colleagues of your target company ... (read entire answer)

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on Jan 31, 2024 on Jan 31, 2024
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Strategies to move from intermediate to advanced level?

approaching a case case coaching case interview preparation Case Prep caseinterview coach consulting MBB

Most recent answer on Aug 29, 2023

Hani

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Associate and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA

Hani

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gave the best answer on Aug 16, 2023

Associate and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA

Hello there,To improve your casing abilities, gradually introduce harder cases to your practice, focus on fundamental concepts, and learn from your mistakes. To maintain consistency and avoid bad days, maintain a positi ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 29, 2023 on Aug 29, 2023
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Looking for exciting discussions from the community?

Coaching

coach

Most recent answer on Jul 24, 2023

Sophia

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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| 6+ years of coaching

Sophia

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gave the best answer on Jul 24, 2023

Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| 6+ years of coaching

Hello, Coaching can involve anything from one-off sessions doing a mock case interview or a resume review with feedback, to a longer-term period of working together where the coach helps you through the entirety of the ... (read entire answer)

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on Jul 24, 2023 on Jul 24, 2023
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Hiring coach from the beginning or later?

Client and MBB coach

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Andi

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

Andi

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gave the best answer on Apr 03, 2022

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

Hi there, I agree with the other other coaches - timing of coaching really your style / preferred way of working and there are multiple ways that can lead to success. Based on the particular situation you shared, it co ... (read entire answer)

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Coach specialized in supply chain?

coach supply chain

Most recent answer on Feb 19, 2022

Maikol

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BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780

Maikol

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gave the best answer on Feb 16, 2022

BCG Project Leader | Former Bain, AlixPartner, and PE | INSEAD MBA | GMAT 780

At AlixPartners, I led two projects on procurement, one on logistics and one on S&OP. Besides, I now run a private equity investment firm and we often work on supply chain related issues.If you are interested, text ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 19, 2022 on Feb 19, 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

gave the best answer on Dec 08, 2021

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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Coaching in advance - payment later

case coaching Case structure and frameworks Case training coach coaching MBB

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Christine

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PrepLounge Community & Marketing Manager

Christine

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gave the best answer on Jun 24, 2021

PrepLounge Community & Marketing Manager

Dear Anonymous, thank you for your answer. Even though most of our experts here have already mentioned that PrepLounge is not the right platform for you if you are looking for such a payment method. I just wanted to ... (read entire answer)

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on Sep 05, 2021 on Sep 05, 2021
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Coach experience sharing

case coaching coach

Most recent answer on Aug 19, 2021

Agrim

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BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting

Agrim

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gave the best answer on Aug 18, 2021

BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting

2 weeks is an extremely extremely ambitious timeline to hit considering zero business background and zero casing experience. Casing is more a game of practice than knowledge. Happy to discuss your targets and path forwa ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 19, 2021 on Aug 19, 2021
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If case interviews are given by project leaders and above, then how do coaches who are not project leaders coach?

Case Interview coach coaching

Most recent answer on Aug 02, 2021

Sophia

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Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| 6+ years of coaching

Sophia

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gave the best answer on Aug 02, 2021

Top-Ranked Coach on PrepLounge for 3 years| 6+ years of coaching

Hello! This is absolutely a fair question. While it is true that case interviews are conducted by senior consultants (project leader/engagement manager level and above) with the rare exception, junior consultants at mos ... (read entire answer)

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on Aug 02, 2021 on Aug 02, 2021
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Coach quality while only ~1 year at MBB (or other firms)

coach MBB preparation Quality tier 2

Recent activity on Jun 13, 2021

Florian

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

Florian

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gave the best answer on Jun 13, 2021

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

Hey there, (Interviewing) experience* definitely plays a key role, however, is only one of many factors. In the end, no metric is better than the success rate of their candidates. Additional factors I would consider ... (read entire answer)

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Job offer, Bain vs Kearney

A.T. Kearney Bain BCG coach contract Job offer Mck Middle East offer salary

Most recent answer on Feb 19, 2021

Jasper

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Expert Financial Services | ex-FinTech Unicorn Manager | 250+ real interviews | 14y+ int work exp | ESCP Business School

Jasper

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gave the best answer on Feb 18, 2021

Expert Financial Services | ex-FinTech Unicorn Manager | 250+ real interviews | 14y+ int work exp | ESCP Business School

Hi A, I agree with Guarav and Adi. Besides this a simple advice: The more junior you are, the less you should now look on the salary - it's important to make the right choice for you and - this is a little bit the ug ... (read entire answer)

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on Feb 19, 2021 on Feb 19, 2021
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Do you have a question for our consulting experts, too?

McKinsey Interviews

coach MBB McKinsey

Most recent answer on Nov 17, 2020

Guennael

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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Guennael

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gave the best answer on Sep 23, 2018

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Caveat: I did some education pro-bono work while at MBB, have been Strategy Committee Chair at a non-profit for the past few years, but all my interviews were "economics focused" as you put it. 1. McK, like Bain and B ... (read entire answer)

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on Nov 17, 2020 on Nov 17, 2020
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Purchase Coaching Plus but only got 6 weeks instead of 12 weeks.

coach

Most recent answer on Sep 14, 2020

Christine

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PrepLounge Community & Marketing Manager

Christine

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gave the best answer on Sep 14, 2020

PrepLounge Community & Marketing Manager

Hi Minh, The problem has been solved! Sorry about the inconvenience and all the best with your case interview prep! Christine PrepLounge Community Management

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Do I hire coach before or after interview invitation?

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Most recent answer on Sep 13, 2020

Mathias

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Ex-McKinsey Engagement Manager / Ex-Diplomat - Perfect choice for non-traditional candidates. Let's get you an offer!

Mathias

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gave the best answer on Jan 03, 2019

Ex-McKinsey Engagement Manager / Ex-Diplomat - Perfect choice for non-traditional candidates. Let's get you an offer!

Hi, First of all, let me stress that case interviews are no rocket science - there is no need to be nervous! Secondly, I would recommend to start reading books like "case in point" or "Case Interview Secrets". Then, ... (read entire answer)

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Where/How to find coaches who are currently working for MBB?

coach MBB

Most recent answer on Jun 23, 2020

Robert

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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Robert

Expert

gave the best answer on Jun 20, 2020

McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Hi Anonymous, According to MBB internal rules, no interview coaching of candidates is allowed (both commercial and non-commercial activities), apart from the official mentoring scheme that firms provide. However, yo ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey 1st-round Interview

associate coach Interviewer McKinsey

Most recent answer on Jun 17, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 15, 2020

Hi, First of all, congratulations on having a buddy from McK - it means they believe you have a strong background. Secondly - no, your buddy will never be your interviewer. Best, Anton

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How do coaches get ranked and prioritized in PrepLounge Coaching section?

coach preplounge

Most recent answer on Feb 25, 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 31, 2019

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

Hi, there is an unknown algorithm that has as variables meeting conducted, candidates reviews and Q&A contribution. Best, Antonello

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McKinsey Implementation Coach vs Consultant

coach consultant Implementation McKinsey

Recent activity on Apr 04, 2019

gave the best answer on Apr 04, 2019

Hi, Implementation practice has it's own org structure, but the trajectory is very similar to a consultant track. For instance, in a consultant track you move from Associate, EM, AP to Partner. Implementation track is ... (read entire answer)

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Looking for cases, specific terms and a Coach expert in TMT (French or English)

coach coaching media telecom Telecoms

Recent activity on Mar 25, 2019

Guennael

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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Guennael

Expert

gave the best answer on Mar 25, 2019

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

I am French and work in TMT... then again, any coach can prep you, most of the TMT questions aren't any different from other industries

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