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Hello, I'm interested in learning about the focus of Deloitte's second technical interview for candidates applying to IT roles. Specifically, I'm curious if they going deeply into object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts

Deloitte Salesforce software
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
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Cristian
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I don't know.  But there are two main ways of finding out.  1. Reach out to the recruiter.  Ask them to give you an understanding of the structure of the interview. Ask them, for example, about questions from past inter ... (read entire answer)
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Issues with Full Stack Development

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Hi there, Q: I'm having some issues with full-stack development and was hoping someone could help provide some insight I would recommend a different forum – the PrepLounge Q&A is mainly about case interviews and I d ... (read entire answer)
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(Includes TLDR) MBA Vs Non-Business Masters For My Situation (Consulting, IBD, Software Engineering)

business school investment banking software strategy consulting
Most recent answer on Jul 09, 2022
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Francesco
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Hi SB, Q: Can do a MiF/MiM and still apply for Associate Strat Consulting or IBD because of my experience?  The quick answer is that the MBA will increase your chances substantially compared to a Master and open more do ... (read entire answer)
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What is the test approach for IVR

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Most recent answer on Apr 06, 2022
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Hi there, This is probably the wrong forum for this! Additionally, you haven't told us what your goal is. What are you actually testing for?  You need to figure out first what you're optimizing for (# of calls answered, ... (read entire answer)
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Any Advice On Tools For Researching? - Info Collection, Distilling Reports, Managing Knowledge

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Most recent answer on Jul 14, 2020
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Clara
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Hello! I am a control freak and I love One Note, since it has a very good search tool that helps you very quickly find info. Furthermore, it lets you attach files and also make levels and sub-levels to keep it all ... (read entire answer)
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Best Excel Preparation Courses for Consulting

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Most recent answer on Jun 08, 2020
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Nirmit
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I will get you an offer|McKinsey Senior EM|Offers from MBB|100+ interviews at McKinsey|Recruiting Lead|Experienced hire
See if you can get your hands on matrial for Train the Street. Pretty impactful Cheers, Nirmit
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