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Excel / financial modeling skills required (experienced hire) and how to develop?

Excel financial modeling

Most recent answer on Oct 15, 2023

gave the best answer on Jun 12, 2021

Hi there, I wouldn't worry too much about this until you join -you should get trained extensively at the company through orientation, intranet portal resources, and on-the-job learning. Of course, it shouldn't be a ... (read entire answer)

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Importance of financial modelling & financial knowledge at work?

financial modeling

Most recent answer on May 31, 2022

gave the best answer on May 31, 2022

Hi there, Remember, you are going into consulting not investment banking/finance! Any modeling you will need will be learned while on the job. If you've built up your excel skills, that's great! If you want to take an a ... (read entire answer)

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Is financial modeling commonly applied in consulting projects?

financial modeling

Most recent answer on Jan 09, 2021

Clara

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Clara

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gave the best answer on Jan 02, 2021

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! Good question. It´s of couse very present in the job itself, but not particularly needed for prep. Hope it helps! Cheers, Clara

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