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BIG3 communication consulting MBB top tips

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Iman

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You will get better with clear feedback from others and through practice. A couple of questions for you to reflect on: a) Are you struggling with the verbal part of top-down communication in a PS or also with written co ... (read entire answer)

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Issues on the job and living with ADHD

communication performance Self confidence stress

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ADHD can best be treated with medication the right dose of ADHD medication will help improve focus, boost performance, increase hyperactivity . For ADHD medicine visit premuimpharmacy(dot)com

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Slide Writing - Challenges

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Moritz

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Moritz

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Hi there, Shame you're not working at my current company - I am running workshops on exactly that topic. Personally, I wouldn't look outside your current firm because everything will essentially fall short of MBB qualit ... (read entire answer)

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How to improve "top down communication"?

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Yuval

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Yuval

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Hey, This is a great question, and actually shows you're really getting into breaking down the skills needed to pass the interviews, and really be a great consultant, so kudos on that. Now to your question: Language cou ... (read entire answer)

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Incoming Business Analyst - Recommendations for Effective Communication Skills

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I'd definitely recommend coaching. I was actually not a great communicator but 3 public speaking classes at Stern transformed how I present. PASSIVE learning of communication is inherently flawed…right? You have to actu ... (read entire answer)

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How to be concise and adopt "pyramid principal" consistently?

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Remember the objective/question - If they ask a question, listen intently and lead with an answer. When working through the case, remember everything you do should be focused on the objective Structure your thinking - W ... (read entire answer)

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How to make interviewer-led cases more of a dialogue?

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Sidi

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Sidi

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Hi! The secret is called CONTEXTUALIZATION! Despite the sequence of questions asked by the interviewer, you should never lose sight of the general context of the case, and your answers should refer back to your initial ... (read entire answer)

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How to answer the interviewer's question more "directly"?

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Francesco

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Hi there, 1) What is a better way to answer this question? For an intermediary conclusion, I would recommend stating your recommendation mentioning it is provided with the information you have so far, and then explainin ... (read entire answer)

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Need your help - how to communicate effectively / precisely (in interviews)?

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Hi there, Remember the objective/question - If they ask a question, listen intently and lead with an answer. When working through the case, remember everything you do should be focused on the objective Structure your th ... (read entire answer)

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Should I keep "number labelling" in case interviews?

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Frederic

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Hello, Congratulations on progressing in the consulting firm's application process! I'm here to offer guidance on your question about maintaining structure in partner interviews. Firstly, it's essential to strike a bala ... (read entire answer)

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How to improve communication: concise and to the point

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Christophe

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Christophe

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gave the best answer on Aug 02, 2023

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Pause and Plan before speaking: Take a breath before speaking to organize your thoughts. In a case interview don't be afraid of taking 90 seconds (practice the pause), in a personal experience interview in depends on th ... (read entire answer)

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Case structure - how to be precise in communication and explain in 2-3 min?

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In general, around 1-3 minutes is good. However, remember that it really depends on the case! Fundamentally, you need to consider: What matters in answering the question? Have I provided the right amount of "How" and "w ... (read entire answer)

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Hi, Frankly speaking, I am not sure if I understood your question correctly. But if you are talking about the brainstorming (questions on creativity) part of the case, here are some tips: 1) Ask an interview for a m ... (read entire answer)

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Crisp communication

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It's easy to make something complicated, hard to make something simple. How to fix this? Take a few seconds - gather your thoughts. Perhaps right them down. Take a quick breather to better formulate and then articulate ... (read entire answer)

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How to get rid of "auxiliary words"?

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Matteo

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Matteo

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Hello, thanks a lot for the question. :) It is an important point because these “fillers” both make the speaker not credible, uncomfortable and are annoying for the interviewer. Moreover, since consulting is a client ... (read entire answer)

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How to improve communication skill (for a 15 min long talk)?

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Charlotte

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Charlotte

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Sure. Feel free to message me if you want to do a specific skills building session on this focus topic. Here are my first tips for this type of case (focus on storylining, so whats, write the story first, then the rest ... (read entire answer)

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How to communicate with people who speak "really fast" in your non-native language?

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Adi

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Adi

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If you absolutely struggle to understand, its totally fine to politely request by saying something like “could you please speak a little slower so that I can follow you better”. Obviously, dont interrupt while speaking ... (read entire answer)

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How to communicate a complicated math question in a virtual interview?

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Moritz

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Moritz

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Ultimately, you will just have to do what the interviewer tells you to. However, I think your instincts are right! With anything numerical, there are typically 3 stages: Verifying objective: When you are presented with ... (read entire answer)

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I failed my MBB final round and the feedback was communication. How can I improve?

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Moritz

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I am going to be a little blunt here: If your written communication is reflective of your verbal communication, you need to put in a bit of work. I am sensing a lack of care and structure (I’m actually struggling to und ... (read entire answer)

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Managing cultural differences and communication style in consulting firm

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Hi there, I love this question, probably because I currently live in Australia and it's my favorite country :) I'm also coaching a number of Chinese candidates in Australia - trust me, you are not alone with this strugg ... (read entire answer)

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