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Preparing for an entry level role in Consulting

entry level London resources Tier 2 Offer
Most recent answer on Apr 09, 2024
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Hi there, Congratulations on the offer! In terms of your question: Q: I’ve received an offer to join a tier 2 consulting firm. So you recommend any resources that I can use? Or things to know in general I would recommen ... (read entire answer)
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CaseCoach.com

casecoach resources
Most recent answer on Dec 23, 2022
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Hi Anonymous A, Thank you very much for asking your question on our Consulting Q&A! First of all, it is great to see that you are recognizing the value of a good case interview coach and are willing to make this ... (read entire answer)
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Paid resources recommendation

comparison resources training
Most recent answer on Aug 20, 2021
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Hi there, I agree with Anon B's reply.  Getting a good coach will multiply and speed up your preparation efforts since it will help you focus on the key aspects and your preparation that comes afterwards will be tailore ... (read entire answer)
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Looking for anyone who has interview experience with Partners in Performance

Energy Implementation mining operational efficiency partners in performance resources
Most recent answer on May 31, 2021
The best answer (on May 25, 2021) is from:
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hey! I haven't interviewed with them personally but I've helped a number of candidates interview for them. Feel free to shoot me a PM!
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Energy & Resources Cases

Energy resources
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Hello! One way is to agree on a session with a coach, so can also review industry insights, etc. If you are looking for free resources, in this same page you have a fantastic library with plenty of filters -which i ... (read entire answer)
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Resources for Advanced Interviewer Led (McKinsey) Cases

Case preparation McKinsey McKinsey & Company Mckinsey interview resources
Most recent answer on Apr 14, 2021
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Hey there, ----- UPDATE I have written a detailed insider perspective on the McKinsey case interview here: https://www.preplounge.com/en/mckinsey-interview ----- Any case is a McKinsey case if you make it one. Let's dis ... (read entire answer)
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Does anyone have any good resources for public sector/ government, or nonprofit consulting?

Corporate Social Responsibility Government Nonprofit Public Sector resources
Most recent answer on Nov 17, 2020
Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 26, 2019
I am not sure whether any particular source specifically focused on the public sector but many MBA case books have public sector cases. You may want to check them. Also if you did not solve that already, Diconsa case ... (read entire answer)
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Any other valuable Prep-Resources? (Websites, books.. etc.)

resources
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Hi Marianne, I would recommend the following three-step approach to properly read graphs: 1. Read the graph Ask for one minute of time to understand the graph. Summarize what the graph is about. Read in partic ... (read entire answer)
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Where do you get your resources from?

consultants resources
Most recent answer on Jan 21, 2020
The best answer (on Jan 20, 2020) is from:
Daniel
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Daniel
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there are different data sources: Client's own data – the most important data source, the problem is that it's usually chaotic, disorganized and all over the place. The benefit of having consultants is that they bri ... (read entire answer)
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