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URGENT - Case Study interview for M&A Operation (Deloitte), Operations Due Diligence, ODD, Synergies, Carve out

Carve-Out Deals Deloitte Excel for consultants M&A Case operations cases Synergies
Most recent answer on Apr 13, 2024
The best answer (on Apr 12, 2024) is from:
Cenan
Expert
Expert interview coach and mentor | Strategy&, PwC UK and Germany
Cenan
Expert
 gave the best answer on Apr 12, 2024
Expert interview coach and mentor | Strategy&, PwC UK and Germany
Hey Cameron, I believe I can help you as I'm a Due Diligence consultant and left Strategy& Deals London only three weeks ago. Feel free to reach out.
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47
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on Apr 13, 2024 on Apr 13, 2024
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Deloitte PPT Iconset (vectors)

Deloitte Deloitte Consulting PowerPoint powerpoint presenation
Most recent answer on Mar 31, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 26, 2024) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
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 gave the best answer on Mar 26, 2024
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi Max, I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, the Deloitte iconset is likely to be proprietary, which means they are designed exclusively for Deloitte's internal use and not available pub ... (read entire answer)
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46
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on Mar 31, 2024 on Mar 31, 2024
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What are the chances I can convert this big4 internship after partner round?

Audit & Assurance Big4 Deloitte Ernst & Young india internship KPMG Partner Interview PwC
Most recent answer on Mar 31, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 26, 2024) is from:
Brad
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Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Brad
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 26, 2024
Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Hi there,   Although strange, I read this as positive. The Partner wouldn’t show up or would cancel the interview if it was a no. The only reason I can think that they actually turned up is that it would be poor form if ... (read entire answer)
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65
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on Mar 31, 2024 on Mar 31, 2024
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Compensation vs. company/city prestige vs. job content

Deloitte Deloitte Monitor eyparthenon MBB
Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 03, 2024) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Feb 03, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Love that you listed your priorities. Not only does that show that you are objective-driven and know how to make decisions, but it helps us! Now, you're making a potentially life-altering decision. Be careful ... (read entire answer)
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39
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on Mar 07, 2024 on Mar 07, 2024
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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
The best answer (on Feb 29, 2024) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Feb 29, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
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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174
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28
Total Upvotes
on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Hiring Dilemma

Deloitte
Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 25, 2024) is from:
Brad
Expert
Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Brad
Expert
 gave the best answer on Jan 25, 2024
Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Hi there,   Great question and one that I suspect many others are grappling with.   If you take a long run view of consulting, it’s more of a supply driven industry than you’d expect. A firm has a pyramid-like structure ... (read entire answer)
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106
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on Jan 31, 2024 on Jan 31, 2024
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Tech consulting to strategy as an experienced hire?

Deloitte EY KPMG oracle PwC sap
Most recent answer on Jan 05, 2024
Anonymous B gave the best answer on Jan 05, 2024
Hi,  Were you able to make your way to MBB?
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2.4 k
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14
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on Jan 05, 2024 on Jan 05, 2024
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Deloitte Director Round

Deloitte
Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 06, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 06, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Wow, congrats on getting to the final round!  Here are a few points to have in mind for it (i.e., how is it different from previous / first round): Work on the feedback provided in the previous rounds. Most firms commun ... (read entire answer)
3
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557
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31
Total Upvotes
on Dec 31, 2023 on Dec 31, 2023
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Why move from Deloitte to BCG

BCG Big Four - Strategy BIG3 Big4 Deloitte From Big4 to to Big3 strategy consulting
Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 16, 2023) is from:
Raj
Expert
FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
Raj
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 16, 2023
FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
Hello! Congratulations on securing an interview with BCG.  When discussing why you want to move from Deloitte Consulting to BCG, focus on the unique opportunities and experiences that BCG offers. Highlight your desire t ... (read entire answer)
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821
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58
Total Upvotes
on Dec 31, 2023 on Dec 31, 2023
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How do I prepare for Deloitte's IQ test?

Deloitte
Most recent answer on Dec 30, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 30, 2023) is from:
Adam
Adam gave the best answer on Dec 30, 2023
Preparing for Deloitte's IQ test involves several key steps to help you perform your best. Here are some tips to help you prepare for the test: Understand the Test Format: Familiarize yourself with the format of the IQ ... (read entire answer)
3
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4.4 k
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16
Total Upvotes
on Dec 30, 2023 on Dec 30, 2023
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Timelines for Deloitte hiring!!

Deloitte
Most recent answer on Dec 20, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 17, 2023) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 17, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, 1) Jan’24 means mid Jan then I expect partner round to happen? It could be anytime in January, most likely after Jan y. 2) From partner round to offer any idea how much sweet time they could take? Usually a co ... (read entire answer)
5
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858
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81
Total Upvotes
on Dec 20, 2023 on Dec 20, 2023
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Urgent - Invited for Technical Round - Deloitte ME | Data Analytics | Risk Advisory

Data Analysis Deloitte Middle East risk consulting
Most recent answer on Dec 16, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 29, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 29, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi! Sure, happy to provide a perspective. I've worked with several candidates to help them prepare for technical interviews.  In short, the panel will be asking you direct technical questions or they will make them situ ... (read entire answer)
5
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413
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45
Total Upvotes
on Dec 16, 2023 on Dec 16, 2023
Last Activity

Deloitte ME hiring process

Deloitte Middle East
Most recent answer on Dec 16, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 06, 2023) is from:
Ian
Expert
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 06, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, From what I'm reading, you probably need to reset expectations and have a bit of a mindset shift to be more positive. Anyway, here are the answers to your questions. 1) I was supposed to be interviewed by Dir ... (read entire answer)
6
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447
Views
86
Total Upvotes
on Dec 16, 2023 on Dec 16, 2023
Last Activity

Deloitte ME Partner Round

Deloitte Middle East
Most recent answer on Dec 16, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 10, 2023) is from:
Alberto
Expert
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Alberto
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 10, 2023
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Hi there, Congrats on your progress through Deloitte recruiting process! Unfortunately, Big4 recruiting process are not very standardized so you can expect several scenarios depending on the partner style and seniority. ... (read entire answer)
9
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688
Views
132
Total Upvotes
on Dec 16, 2023 on Dec 16, 2023
Last Activity

Wait for Partner round

Deloitte Middle East
Most recent answer on Dec 16, 2023
The best answer (on Dec 10, 2023) is from:
Alberto
Expert
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Alberto
Expert
 gave the best answer on Dec 10, 2023
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Hi there, Congrats on reaching the final interview :) While your concern about losing momentum might be right, there is little you can do to influence or change the situation. I suggest you kindly follow up every 1-2 we ... (read entire answer)
10
Answers
330
Views
111
Total Upvotes
on Dec 16, 2023 on Dec 16, 2023
Last Activity

When is good to Follow up - Deloitte ME

Deloitte
Most recent answer on Dec 01, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 28, 2023) is from:
Raj
Expert
FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
Raj
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 28, 2023
FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
Thank you for sharing your situation. When it comes to following up with HR, it's generally a good idea to give them some time to process the interview and make decisions. In this case, since the technical round was men ... (read entire answer)
11
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734
Views
113
Total Upvotes
on Dec 01, 2023 on Dec 01, 2023
Last Activity

Hiring Prospects at Director level with Deloitte

analytics Data Analysis Deloitte leadership
Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 27, 2023) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 27, 2023
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.500+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ interviewoffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, 1) How much influence or weight it carries if someone's profile is coming via Partner to HR? A referral from a partner is the best possible one given the ranking. However, it still doesn’t guarantee an intervi ... (read entire answer)
9
Answers
420
Views
80
Total Upvotes
on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
Last Activity

Psychometric test - deal breaker ?

Deloitte
Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 28, 2023) is from:
Cristian
Expert
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 28, 2023
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Hi! Yes, though it's difficult to tell whether it's the psychometric test or something else.  What I mean by that is that often HR will assess the candidate profile together with the test results once they have all of t ... (read entire answer)
7
Answers
283
Views
53
Total Upvotes
on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
Last Activity

Arthur D Little vs Deloitte

ADL Arthur D Little Big 4 Deloitte Digital MBB
Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on Dec 21, 2020
Hi, Really recommend you not to make decision based on money as first criteria. Think long term and imagine what you want to be in 3-4 years. Then assess which one will provide better platform ADL or Deloitte. Wor ... (read entire answer)
7
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3.7 k
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91
Total Upvotes
on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
Last Activity

Getting to know Deloitte ME Recruitment Process for Director Role

Deloitte
Most recent answer on Nov 28, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 28, 2023) is from:
Raj
Expert
FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
Raj
Expert
 gave the best answer on Nov 28, 2023
FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK
Congratulations on being considered for a Director role at Deloitte ME based on your interaction with a partner on social media. As a seasoned strategy consultant, I can provide some insights into the typical recruitmen ... (read entire answer)
3
Answers
416
Views
27
Total Upvotes
on Nov 28, 2023 on Nov 28, 2023
Last Activity
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