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McKinsey Data Scientist TEI Technical Interview

Case Interview expert McKinsey
Most recent answer on Sep 30, 2023
The best answer (on Sep 30, 2023) is from:
Alberto
Expert
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Alberto
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 30, 2023
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Hi there, TEI and PEI interviews at McKinsey are different. While both will look into some of your previous stories, PEI focus on evaluating your soft skills and TEI on the technical ones for your specific role (data sc ... (read entire answer)
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What to expect during the BCG expert track case interview?

BCG BCG Case Interview expert projectleader
Most recent answer on Sep 05, 2022
The best answer (on Sep 05, 2022) is from:
Lucie
Expert
10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader
Lucie
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 05, 2022
10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader
Hi there,  I am an experienced hire at BCG myself. If you are applying for a consulting track (even as an expert), the recruiting process is exactly the same as generalist. You may eventually get 1st case from your expe ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 05, 2022 on Sep 05, 2022
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Generalist Versus Expert Track

Experienced Hire expert generalist
Most recent answer on Jun 14, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 14, 2022) is from:
Kurt
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Conducted over 100 interviews for grads, interns & experienced hires
Kurt
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gave the best answer on Jun 14, 2022
Conducted over 100 interviews for grads, interns & experienced hires
Hi - great question and good to think actively about this.The answer is… it depends!Ultimately, MBB will hire an individual where they can justify the business case for doing so. That could take the form of a specialist ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 14, 2022 on Jun 14, 2022
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Senior Knowledge Analyst

expert Expert track McKinsey
Most recent answer on Apr 18, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 18, 2022) is from:
Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
Expert
gave the best answer on Apr 18, 2022
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, To get straight to the point. I believe / from my observation it is not per se harder to become an expert partner (I have worked with quite a few expert APs who later made partner). The reason you see maybe l ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 18, 2022 on Apr 18, 2022
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Withdrawal from a McKinsey hiring process for another McKinsey role

Career Advising expert McKinsey & Company
Most recent answer on Feb 04, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 01, 2022) 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 Feb 01, 2022
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, If you communicate your intentions with HR transparently, no ban period will apply. Case: https://www.preplounge.com/en/mckinsey-interview PEI: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/mckinsey-pei All the best ... (read entire answer)
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Specialist/Expert role in MBB

expert staffing
Question edited on Dec 26, 2021
The best answer (on Dec 26, 2021) is from:
Lucie
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10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader
Lucie
Expert
gave the best answer on Dec 26, 2021
10+yrs recruiting & BCG Project leader
Hello,  I am myself on an Expert career track and can share my experience: usually as an Expert, you will stay working on cases where your specialized expertise is needed. Occasionally you can work on a strategic case b ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 26, 2021 on Dec 26, 2021
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MBB expert consultant track

expert Expert track MBB
Most recent answer on May 24, 2021
The best answer (on May 22, 2021) is from:
Ken
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Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
Ken
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gave the best answer on May 22, 2021
Ex-McKinsey final round interviewer | Executive Coach
It's hard to generalise as there is quite a range amongst expert tracks too. Do you have a specific question? The largest differences are the focus on your client work and the expectations on developing expertise.
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on May 24, 2021 on May 24, 2021
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Interview for Associate Director/Associate Partner (Expert consulting track)

Bain Bain & Company BCG BCG Technology advantage Digital McKinsey Experienced expert Partner Interview
Most recent answer on May 07, 2021
The best answer (on May 06, 2021) 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 May 06, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Please be careful with the prior answers - you will not necessarily be given a case. I've helped a number of individuals in the higher role track (i.e. Director, AP, etc.) and it's actually quite rare that ... (read entire answer)
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on May 07, 2021 on May 07, 2021
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Kearney Italia

A.T. Kearney A.T.K. AT Kearney consulting expert italy Milan Milano
Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2020
The best answer (on Dec 08, 2020) is from:
Ian
Expert
#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 Dec 08, 2020
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Kearney is generally know for its operations work, though it has an increasing presence in strategy and private equity Its primary industry verticals include, Consumer, Industrial, Retail and Public Sector ... (read entire answer)
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Non-Profit/Public Sector/Non-Traditional Case Strategies

Case Interview case study casebook charity expert non profit non-profit world not for profit third sector
Most recent answer on Nov 17, 2020
The best answer (on Jul 21, 2018) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
gave the best answer on Jul 21, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, These types of cases are actually pretty traditional, especially for McKinsey. The reason why people think that they are rare is that the casebooks (that are in general not a good source of cases) do not have enou ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 17, 2020 on Nov 17, 2020
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Recovering from mistakes in interviews

Case Interview Case structure and frameworks expert
Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jul 12, 2016
Maybe it helps you to know that mistakes happen a lot. Candidates are nervous, the stakes are high -- interviewers know this. In a way, a mistake is even an opportunity to show the interviewer how you deal with it. Do y ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2020 on Aug 31, 2020
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How to analyze interviewer feedback?

Case Case Interview expert Feedback interview feedback prep
Most recent answer on Apr 28, 2020
The best answer (on Apr 16, 2020) is from:
Anrian
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Ex Kearney Senior Manager | Ex McKinsey Engagement Manager | Interviewer & Case Coach at McKinsey (200+ Real Interviews)
Anrian
Expert
gave the best answer on Apr 16, 2020
Ex Kearney Senior Manager | Ex McKinsey Engagement Manager | Interviewer & Case Coach at McKinsey (200+ Real Interviews)
Hi Levia, I was also not an organized person in keeping track of various feedbacks during my prep day. Largely, I agree with all the points shared by Achyut and Aws. If you can practice that discipline, that would b ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 28, 2020 on Apr 28, 2020
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Consulting in Metals & Mining

expert industry specific management consulting Metals mining cases
Most recent answer on Nov 08, 2019
The best answer (on Nov 08, 2019) 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 Nov 08, 2019
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi, the so called "tier-2" are great as well as MBB in Germany. In particular, I would consider Roland Berger, AT. Kearney, Oliver Whyman, and Strategy&. Your profile is interesting for all of them, especially in ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 08, 2019 on Nov 08, 2019
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How can I find a last minute case partner?

case partners case practice expert HelpASisterOut
Most recent answer on Oct 14, 2019
Anonymous A asked on Oct 14, 2019
Have an interview tomorrow and I really need to practice with someone as my partner just bailed. What is a good way to find last minute, FREE, case practice guidance peer-peer ?? Thanks
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on Oct 14, 2019 on Oct 14, 2019
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How to register as an expert?

expert
Most recent answer on Jun 17, 2019
The best answer (on Jun 17, 2019) is from:
Ian
Expert
#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 Jun 17, 2019
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Eugene, Click on the "Questions or Feedback" bar on the bottom left. Alternatively, you can click on the "Contact Us" at the bottom right of the page. Select Coaching Program and let them know you're interested. The ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 17, 2019 on Jun 17, 2019
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I am aiming for Associate Consultant Intern at MBB's, any structure that I should follow?

Bain & Company expert McKinsey casing summer internship The Boston Consulting Group
Recent activity on Jun 02, 2019
The best answer (on May 31, 2019) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
gave the best answer on May 31, 2019
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, I recommend the following approach: 1) Start with "Case in point" book - you can download this book for free everywhere. It's not the best guide on how you should approach the cases, however, it will give you th ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 02, 2019 on Jun 02, 2019
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Case Interview Coaching vs Mock Interview

Case Case Interview case interview preparation Case Prep coaching Experienced expert expert coaching Investment MBB preplounge
Question edited on Aug 06, 2018
The best answer (on Aug 04, 2018) is from:
Vlad
Expert
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
Expert
gave the best answer on Aug 04, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Completely agree with that. The mock interview is good in several cases: When you need to assess your current level and understand where you are standing. I've seen the candidates even with 100+ cases who didn ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 06, 2018 on Aug 06, 2018
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Digital cases?

BCG Technology advantage Case Interview Digital transformation digitalization Experienced expert McKinsey Tech case technology
Recent activity on Oct 18, 2017
The best answer (on Oct 18, 2017) is from:
kim
kim gave the best answer on Oct 18, 2017
Please feel free to challenge, but could this be one approach: 1: The WHY? Understand why we want to digitalize? Is it to be a market leader or to fast-follow? 2: The WHAT? What is the cost base of w ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 18, 2017 on Oct 18, 2017
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Experienced Professional contacted by McKinsey

Experienced expert
Recent activity on Oct 17, 2017
Anonymous gave the best answer on Oct 17, 2017
Syed, As an ex-McKinsey Partner, I’ll try to shed some light on the process for you. There are a lot of variables at play here though (e.g., office, practice, role, etc..). The experienced hire process takes on typi ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 17, 2017 on Oct 17, 2017
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ROI for non profit which is losing money?

BCG expert
Recent activity on Jul 31, 2017
The best answer (on Jul 31, 2017) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
gave the best answer on Jul 31, 2017
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Aditya, I would say you could structure the case with the following steps: Verify the objective: which is the target of the client? It is likely it will be either (i) maximize savings or (ii) maximize savings g ... (read entire answer)
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