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Greenfield cases

Bain BCG Case Interview Cases consulting McKinsey
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You mean cases in which the entity in question is built from scratch?  I do have a couple of examples in my practice library.  On the platform though, you might want to consider a couple of other cases that I posted (th ... (read entire answer)
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Roland Berger or Monitor Deloitte?

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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
Which firm  would you recommend based on industry focus, international setting (Dubai or APAC) and overall prestige? The one that hires you       ================================= Why the sarcastic answer? Because you'r ... (read entire answer)
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"Research related to consulting" or "PhD research proposal draft development 4.0"

consulting phd Problem Solving Research
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Cristian
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Hi there! I admire the perseverance.  ‘Research Question: How can Business Problem-Solving Methods be described through the lens of Scientific (Academic) Methodologies?’ >>> this research question is too descri ... (read entire answer)
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External Consultancies 2024 | Wait or sign?

consulting External Consulting
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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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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hi there, Congrats on your offers in this difficult market. I would move to the other firm now as this further strengthens your profile for MBB next year, and then apply with MBB after one year. Kind regards, Florian
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If an MBB firm takes a long time to give a final offer for a summer internship after final round, is it a good sign or a bad sign?

Bain & Company BCG consulting Final Round internship Interview interview questions McKinsey waiting period
Most recent answer 19 hours ago
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Hi there,  Q: Should I interpret this as a positive or negative sign? Normally, offers are extended within a few days. On the other hand, it is unusual to wait so long for a rejection.  Most likely, they don’t have visi ... (read entire answer)
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How to prepare for a presentation-case-interview?

Case Case Interview consulting presentation strategy
Most recent answer on Mar 16, 2024
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Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, find below two example cases that could be used for the presentation-case interview format. Usually these types of cases will contain a lot of exhibits and data for you to sift through to extract relevant info ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 16, 2024 on Mar 16, 2024
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Ondemand Assessment

consulting MBB mental math Mentorship
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Cristian
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Cristian
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Haven't seen examples of the test yet.  So if I were you I would reach out to the recruiter to ask for more details on the structure of the test and explicitly request test samples. They often share those. The more info ... (read entire answer)
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Will US experienced hiring pick up soon?

consulting
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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 Mar 13, 2024
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hi there, The truth is, no one really knows and the situation changes quickly.  Last year, a McKinsey recruiter I talked to told me that 2024 should be a great year for hiring again. Fast forward, here we are and so far ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 14, 2024 on Mar 14, 2024
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Rolang Berger Internship Interview

consulting internship Roland Berger
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The best answer (on Mar 30, 2021) is from:
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 Mar 30, 2021
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, Be careful to learn case-specific frameworks by heart, expecting them to work for every case you will encounter. It is much more important to learn the right approach that will help you tackle all types of c ... (read entire answer)
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T2 Consulting or Big4 Strategy Specialization Unit

consulting tier2
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Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Mar 10, 2024
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Congratulations on the offers! In terms of your question: Q: Should I defy the brand and start at a Big4 consultancy and pursue my passion? Or start with Big4 Strategy and switch later for the "brand"? It depe ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 13, 2024 on Mar 13, 2024
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Roland Berger MENA

consulting
Most recent answer on Mar 12, 2024
The best answer (on Sep 18, 2021) is from:
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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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I'm happy to give you my perspective on that: Complementary to what other coaches said, case studies at Roland Ber ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 12, 2024 on Mar 12, 2024
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Presentation Interview Case

capgemini Case Case Interview consulting IT IT Services paper-driven presentation Presentation Case
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Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Feb 21, 2021
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Hi Push, The key areas you will have to cover to prepare a written/presentation case are the following: 1. Learn how to define a plan of action and stick to that The first thing you should do in a written case is ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 12, 2024 on Mar 12, 2024
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Insights on Top-Earning Consulting Projects

consulting consulting 4.0
Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 05, 2024) is from:
Dennis
Expert
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 05, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi, most consulting firms have set daily rates for each consultant level that they will charge a client. A partner day is charged with X, a project manager day with Y and a consultant day with Z, ..  So you take the req ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 07, 2024 on Mar 07, 2024
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Is 1 on 1 catch-up meeting common in Germany for new joiners?

consulting
Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 31, 2024) is from:
Dennis
Expert
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
Expert
gave the best answer on Jan 31, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, congratulations on your new role. I would think that the main driver for the office culture you will encounter at your new place of work will be the overall company culture rather than the fact that this is a ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 07, 2024 on Mar 07, 2024
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Baringa Case Study Interview

consulting
Most recent answer on Mar 06, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 06, 2024) 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 Mar 06, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, First, good luck! I recommend the following: Remember that most casing tips apply here (i.e. be very clear+focused on the objective, ruthlessly cut out information that doesn't help you meet this objective/que ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 06, 2024 on Mar 06, 2024
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My Consulting Offer Program

consulting
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The best answer (on Mar 06, 2024) 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
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 06, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
I think they're ok, but nothing special. I put them in the tier of Case Coach, Management Consulted, etc. I.e. fine for a beginner, but not great at getting you to the advanced stage. Here's some reading to help with yo ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 06, 2024 on Mar 06, 2024
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Bain's hypothetical questions

consulting
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Gero
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Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Gero
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gave the best answer on Feb 04, 2024
Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer
Hi Kasturi, In addition to Ian's helpful examples and explanation, I would like to point out a general strategy to answer these types of questions. Consultancies want candidates that pragmatically find solutions while s ... (read entire answer)
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Alvarez & Marsal - London

Alvarez & Marsal consulting restructuring
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 07, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 07, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
I've coached candidates for A&M roles in the US and UK, but the granularity of your questions deserves answers that come from actual A&M employees.  I recommend that you reach out for networking chats to discuss ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Partner wants to chat again after offer extended

consulting
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Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi! It's an interview. Until you've signed the offer, it's always an interview.  So do prepare for it. Try to get more info on what to expect in terms of structure from HR. Try to research a bit the Partner.  Good luck! ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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LEK first round interview

consulting LEK Consulting
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The best answer (on Feb 10, 2024) 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
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 10, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Luckily I keep track of questions across firms. Here was one of the questions asked: Production site selection for a eco-friendly shampoo company based in Australia - want to expand and sell in the US. They ar ... (read entire answer)
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