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Case study Powerpoint Interview

Casestudyinterview Final Round Powerpointpresentation preparation tips
Most recent answer on Mar 25, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 25, 2024) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
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gave the best answer on Mar 25, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, First, good luck! I have 30+ REAL written cases AND 100+ killer powerpoint slides. I provide both to my candidates so feel free to reach out! What I generally do with my candidates is, give them a few real wri ... (read entire answer)
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Another interview after final round for BCG

BCG Final Round
Most recent answer on Mar 25, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 22, 2024) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
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gave the best answer on Mar 22, 2024
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there, Q: What do you think? I’ll be happy to get your feedbacks on what to specifically work on as they didn’t give me any strong advice on the case study.  Very difficult to answer as we don’t know how you performe ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 25, 2024 on Mar 25, 2024
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If an MBB firm takes a long time to give a final offer for a summer internship after final round, is it a good sign or a bad sign?

Bain & Company BCG consulting Final Round internship Interview interview questions McKinsey waiting period
Most recent answer on Mar 18, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 16, 2024) is from:
Francesco
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#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 16, 2024
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi there,  Q: Should I interpret this as a positive or negative sign? Normally, offers are extended within a few days. On the other hand, it is unusual to wait so long for a rejection.  Most likely, they don’t have visi ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 18, 2024 on Mar 18, 2024
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Usual time to hear back after internship final round

Final Round internship MBB
Most recent answer on Mar 13, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 12, 2024) is from:
Dennis
Expert
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Dennis
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 12, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, there have been a lot of reports that processes seem to be running more slowly and people are waiting for a while to receive feedback. If you have now already waited for 3 weeks, I would try to follow up with ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 13, 2024 on Mar 13, 2024
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McK partner round

Final Round McKinsey McKinsey Final Round Preparing for final round at McK
Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 03, 2024) is from:
Florian
Expert
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 03, 2024
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, Congrats! 95% of partner rounds are just as standardized as the first round. The reason why you read about freestyle partner experiences is that they deviate from what people expect, hence they post about it ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 07, 2024 on Mar 07, 2024
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response after final round of interview

Decision Round Final Round followup MBB MBB rejection final round offer
Most recent answer on Mar 07, 2024
The best answer (on Mar 06, 2024) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
Expert
gave the best answer on Mar 06, 2024
#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
They don't do silent rejections. When it does happen, it's more of a system failure rather than an intention.  Most likely they are either having trouble getting all the interviewer on one call OR having trouble decidin ... (read entire answer)
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on Mar 07, 2024 on Mar 07, 2024
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Structuring Drills from Crafting Cases or Coaching Sessions

Case structure and frameworks coaching Decision Final Round
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 08, 2024) is from:
Adrien
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Ex-McKinsey interviewer & Senior Consultant | Harvard MBA
Adrien
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gave the best answer on Feb 08, 2024
Ex-McKinsey interviewer & Senior Consultant | Harvard MBA
Hi there, 4 quick comments: - Great that you developing your creative thinking when it comes to structuring. Force-fitting structures almost never work in my experience, as interviewers always expect a very tailored app ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Final round partner interview @ Big four (conlsuting)

big four consulting Final Round Result
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 18, 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 18, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi Sabrina, Deep breaths! Sounds like you did well :) And you've worked hard to get here. Remember that these things take time (they need to find time to get together + discuss, they have to tell HR, a contract has to b ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Final round BCG visiting associate

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Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 23, 2024) is from:
Petros
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BCG consultant, ex-Goldman Sachs | Free Intro Session! | personalized preparation plan | >90% candidate success rate
Petros
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 23, 2024
BCG consultant, ex-Goldman Sachs | Free Intro Session! | personalized preparation plan | >90% candidate success rate
Even though no one can know for certain until you receive a formal response, very rarely a BCG consultant would make the laptop joke unless they really mean it :) they know how important these interviews are for people, ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Timeline for intern final decision

Decision Round Final Round internship MBB
Most recent answer on Feb 29, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 24, 2024) 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 Feb 24, 2024
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews
Hi there, It usually takes 1-2 weeks, depending on how long it takes the recruiter to match all interviewers' agendas for the final decision call. You can check how the decision is being made here: MBB Hiring Hacks - Be ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 29, 2024 on Feb 29, 2024
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Interviewer said hope to see you in the internship

Final Round MBB Interview
Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 22, 2024) is from:
Emre
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14 years | Ex-BCG | Managing Associate Partner | Recruiting team leader
Emre
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 22, 2024
14 years | Ex-BCG | Managing Associate Partner | Recruiting team leader
First off, congratulations on this positive experience! It is not very common to come out of the interview process feeling energized - it is a very positive sign. That being said, it is wise to interpret the feedback ju ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 28, 2024 on Feb 28, 2024
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Follow up email after internship final round

Final Round internship MBB Summer Internship
Most recent answer on Feb 28, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 27, 2024) is from:
Florian
Expert
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 27, 2024
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hi there, In the current environment, I'd wait 2 weeks before following up. Most candidates' decisions are a bit slower and delayed at the moment, some even wait between interview rounds for weeks or months. The only ex ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 28, 2024 on Feb 28, 2024
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Final round advice at OW Dubai

Final Round Oliver Wyman Oliver Wyman interview
Most recent answer on Feb 27, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 27, 2024) is from:
Francesco
Expert
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Francesco
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 27, 2024
#1 Coach for Sessions (4.000+) | 1.500+ 5-Star Reviews | Proven Success (➡ InterviewOffers.com) | Ex BCG | 10Y+ Coaching
Hi Jad, Well done on getting to the final round. In terms of your questions: 1) Considering it's 30 mins only, I guess there is no case study? Not necessarily. You could have a short case as well. 2) Also, what type of ... (read entire answer)
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on Feb 27, 2024 on Feb 27, 2024
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How are MBB final decisions taken?

Bain BCG BCG McKinsey and Bain Final Round McKinsey
Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 26, 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 26, 2024
Expert coach | Head of recruiting for Bain | 8+ years interviewing | Free intro call
Hi there,   Congrats on getting an inverview and making good progress!   Typically it works as follows:   Rd1 – both interviewers need to pass you. If there’s a debate where 1 interviewer was impressed and the other not ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 31, 2024 on Jan 31, 2024
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What kind of cases for BCG final round

BCG Case Interview Final Round
Most recent answer on Jan 25, 2024
The best answer (on Jan 21, 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 Jan 21, 2024
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Here's a REAL BCG questionmy candidate was just asked: Your client is the CEO of marketing at Green university, a small regional university (Bachelors+ Masters in Healthcare offered). There has been a decrease ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 25, 2024 on Jan 25, 2024
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How to answer hypothetical behavioral questions?

behavioral interviews Final Round
Most recent answer on Jan 15, 2024
Anonymous gave the best answer on Jan 17, 2024
The traditional approach is the STAR method - situation, task, action and result.  Personally, I think this approach is a bit rigid and the conversation just won't sound very spontaneous. I normally like to prepare a fe ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 15, 2024 on Jan 15, 2024
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Final round Case prep

Final Round
Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 30, 2023) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process thus far! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, preparation doesn't need to change significantly. It wou ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 31, 2023 on Dec 31, 2023
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Looking for a coach for procurement cases

Final Round
Most recent answer on Dec 05, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 30, 2023) is from:
Hagen
Expert
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
Expert
gave the best answer on Nov 30, 2023
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process thus far! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation: While I'm not specialized in procurement projects, I have managed sev ... (read entire answer)
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on Dec 05, 2023 on Dec 05, 2023
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Final Round to Decision - A Survey

Bain final round BCG Case Interview Final Round McKinsey Final Round
Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023
The best answer (on Feb 26, 2022) is from:
Moritz
Expert
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Moritz
Expert
gave the best answer on Feb 26, 2022
ex-McKinsey EM & Interviewer | 7/8 offer rate for 4+ sessions | 90min sessions with FREE exercises & videos
Hey there, Personally, I had offers and a rejection within the same day. In case of McKinsey, I had barely left the building when the Partner called me with the good news. However, there’s a very high degree of variabil ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 30, 2023 on Nov 30, 2023
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McKinsey Decision Call

Final Round McKinsey
Most recent answer on Nov 30, 2023
Anonymous gave the best answer on Dec 24, 2018
Hi Emine, as long as you did not receive a rejection email/call, you still have the same chance of getting an offer. Specifically waiting time of a week is absolutely normal. Having said that, there is nothing wrong wit ... (read entire answer)
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