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Final Round Interview

2ndround Case Interview Final Round Interview management consulting MBB McKinsey Final Round Preparing for final round at McK second round

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Cristian

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Sure - happy to share a few tips for the final round. Here they are: Work on the feedback provided in the previous rounds. Most firms communicate the feedback from the previous rounds to the final interviewer. It's imp ... (read entire answer)

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Any experience, tips or insights for a final round partner interview with Monitor Deloitte Australia (or Monitor Deloitte generally)?

Australia Deloitte Deloitte Consulting Deloitte Monitor experience Final Round insights Monitor Deloitte partner Partner Interview practice partner practice tips

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Cristian

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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Cristian

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gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2023

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Yes, sharing a few points here on how to prepare effectively for the last round: Work on the feedback provided in the previous rounds. Most firms communicate the feedback from the previous rounds to the final interviewe ... (read entire answer)

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What are some partner level interview cases?

Final Round

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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

There is no such thing as a ‘partner level’ case. Case interviews by partners are at the same difficulty level as the first round. However there are some nuances to note here Partners do not have to stick to the standar ... (read entire answer)

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Looking for exciting discussions from the community?

How do I prepare best for my upcoming partner interviews?

BCG partnerinterviews

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 03, 2019

Hi, first, congratulations on getting through to the Partner round! While I don't know Helsinki office of BCG, usually the following holds true: Relax - When you made it to the final Partner round, you have almo ... (read entire answer)

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Final round with partner interview

2ndround

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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 Apr 21, 2022

Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets

Hey there, Congrats on passing the first round! 95% of partner rounds are just as standardized as the first round, yet be prepared to expect everything. Sometimes they are more conversational and friendly, only with lig ... (read entire answer)

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What to expect from a final partner interview (for internship) at Roland Berger Middle East?

internship Middle East Partner Interview Roland Berger

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Robert

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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Robert

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gave the best answer on Oct 18, 2020

McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Hi Anonymous, Why not just get in touch with your HR contact and discuss your individual situation? It will give you a definite answer instead of some speculation - obviously your case is quite specific (application f ... (read entire answer)

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Hello, I would appreciate some guidance for the final round Partner interview at Deloitte Consulting (S&O) London

ExperiencedHire Partner Interview

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Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there, final partner interviews vary depending on company, region, office and the individual partner of course. However, it is not uncommon that partners won't go through a case exercise with the candidate again but ... (read entire answer)

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Partner interview style - to pause or not to pause?

A.T. Kearney AT Kearney ATKearney Case styles Decision Round Final Round Partner Interview

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Nov 28, 2018

OK, I might be in a minority here, but I would find it very weird to actually pause, say nothing and then come up with some ultra-structured approach. If I were the interviewer, I would want to see whether the candid ... (read entire answer)

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How to act in partner interviews

attitude Bain BCG interviews MBB McKinsey second round

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Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

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Final round - Partner Interview questions type

Partner Interview

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Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

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MConsulting prep McKinsey redrock simulation

McKinsey problem solving game

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Cristian

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Hi there The MCP simulation is rather good. What is indeed surprising is how different the complexity level is between the different games. I didn't notice any issues with the syntax, but I'm sure that if you feel there ... (read entire answer)

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Has anyone tried any of the AI Interview Tools for MBB before?

Case Interview Interview

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Gero

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Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer

Gero

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gave the best answer on Apr 27, 2024

Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer

Hi there, I would be cautious for one reason: AI-based tools do not (yet) do a good job at teaching the dynamic and conversational aspect of a case interview. This might be the reason why: - Candidates I meet who practi ... (read entire answer)

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Screening

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Gero

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Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer

Gero

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gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2024

Ex-BCG │200+ Interviews & Interview Coachings @ BCG │ 20+ candidates coached into MBB │WHU/LSE/Nova │ Teacher & Trainer

Hi there, 1. Build understsandingUnderstand how the test goes and what skills are tested, e.g. with articles on PrepLounge or the test articles series on MConsultingPrep.Two important notes:- It is important to note tha ... (read entire answer)

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McKinsey training event?

Interview Experience McKinsey training

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Cristian

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Apr 27, 2024

#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach

Not sure which event this is specifically because there are loads of them. Basically, it's in McKinsey's interest to keep close high-value candidates and to further develop them so as to increase their chances of actua ... (read entire answer)

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Difficult Offer Decision EY

Accenture EY

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They're peers. So it's really a personal decision: do you want more money, or stay in a place where you already know you are happy. A few things to consider: Career progression Salary progression Specific role / team yo ... (read entire answer)

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Decision Time Urgent Cambridge or HEC?

Big Four - Strategy consulting Decision MBA MBB Support

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In society overall, cambridge has a better brand, but in business HEC is considered a notch above. Having said this, Cambridge may be a better option to get a job in the UK. It's difficult to know which one would be bet ... (read entire answer)

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Do firms take Masters (MPhil) students for summer internships

Bain & Company BCG Big 4 consulting Master Summer Internship

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Sina

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Experienced McKinsey and Big 4 Consultant | MIT MBA | 50% off sessions until June | Claim 1 of 3 free sessions today

Sina

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Experienced McKinsey and Big 4 Consultant | MIT MBA | 50% off sessions until June | Claim 1 of 3 free sessions today

Hi there, From first hand experience, I know that Big 4 firms do take MPhil students for internships. I have also seen MPhil students being offered the equivalent of an MBA internship in cases where they have demonstra ... (read entire answer)

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when can i hear back the result after McKinsey final round

Final Round McKinsey second round

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Sep 12, 2020

While things can get delayed sometimes, the delay does not give any direction on the outcome. So don't worry!

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McKinsey Final Round feedback not heard back

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Dennis

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Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Dennis

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gave the best answer on Apr 27, 2024

Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe

Hi there, before offer decisions are communicated, they have to be aligned between HR and the interviewers in the process. This can sometimes take time for various reasons. A few common ones are listed below for a gener ... (read entire answer)

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What are the values you live by?

PrepLounge: Personal Fit

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Gaurav

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#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360 coach(Ex-McKinsey + Certified Coach + Active recruiter)

Gaurav

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gave the best answer on Jan 22, 2021

#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360 coach(Ex-McKinsey + Certified Coach + Active recruiter)

Hi there, I suggest you name 2-3 of your values and give an example of how they could affect your work / life. e.g.: Honesty - i am honest when giving feedback to my colleagues and I expect the same from them Har ... (read entire answer)

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