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When should I make a synthesis?

synthesis
Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2020
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Hello, You are always required to do a synthesis at the beginning of the case, restating the problem. Sometimes it could seem not useful because the problem statement is really short but still some interviewers want t ... (read entire answer)
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What are some effective tricks or phrases to solve candidate-led cases quickly? Essentially, how to be sharp?

Bain Candidate-led interviews Efficiency MBB synthesis Synthesize
Most recent answer on Nov 12, 2019
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Hi, I usually recommend to not use generic business jargon/entire phrases but focus on case-specific terms, going deep on the main industry trends, showing the confidence in talking about it. Best, Antonello
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At the end of the case interview, what should we do as a closing conclusion? How would you structure a synthesis?

Case Interview conclusion Feedback synthesis
Recent activity on Mar 25, 2019
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Hi Charles and Olzhas, as a structure for the conclusion, I would recommend the following three steps: 1) Repeat the objective. This will ensure you are indeed answering to what is relevant for the case. Forget to r ... (read entire answer)
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How to practise conciseness, clarity and sharpness in synthesis and recommendations?

final recommendation synthesis
Recent activity on Dec 10, 2018
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Hi, First of all, here are the general ways to provide the recommendation: Always take 30 seconds to structure your recommendation. Never give a recommendation without taking time for preparation After taking th ... (read entire answer)
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Synthesis exercise for A.T Kearney

A.T. Kearney business analyst Case Paris interviews presentation synthesis
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Hi Anonymous, Indeed, mostly for junior positions, ATKearney have recently one of the case study of first round interviews, by a synthesis exercises. The meeting will still last 1h, and prior to syntehis exercice you ... (read entire answer)
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How to find the three points of

Framework Structure synthesis
Recent activity on Oct 19, 2017
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Odeh gave the best answer on Oct 19, 2017
From my experience, if you have managed to solve a case successfully, then you will have gathered enough data to synthesize a recommendation that is supported by data. I wonder whether your note writing may not be as c ... (read entire answer)
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