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Roland Berger written case (individual)

Roland Berger written case
Most recent answer on Mar 13, 2024
The best answer (on Aug 20, 2022) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Aug 20, 2022
#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 recommend the following: Remember that most casing tips apply here (i.e. be very clear+focused on the objective, ruthlessly cut out information that doesn't help you meet this objective/que ... (read entire answer)
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Roland Berger US Interview

Roland Berger United States written case
Most recent answer on Mar 13, 2024
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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 Mar 13, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, for RB US, you can expect the following format: First round: one case interview (ca. 45 minutes)  Second round: 3 interviews (personal fit, business knowledge, written case with subsequent presentation to 2 in ... (read entire answer)
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How to make an oral presentation of the case analysis at the BCG written case interview?

BCG Case case interview preparation MBB presentation written case
Most recent answer on Mar 12, 2024
The best answer (on Oct 08, 2017) is from:
Vlad
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Vlad
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gave the best answer on Oct 08, 2017
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, Here I've uploaded some written case samples (incl BCG) https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zor4m49eyx5qxal/AABeUN6mtiGkWhEklRjszX2Oa?dl=0 The best way to prepare is the following: Check if the calculator is allowe ... (read entire answer)
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Roland Berger second round interview: Written case

BCG Case Interview Roland Berger Written written case
Most recent answer on Mar 12, 2024
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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 Mar 12, 2024
Ex-Roland Berger|Project Manager and Recruiter|7+ years of consulting experience in USA and Europe
Hi there, in addition to all the comments and explanations, find below an exemplary case that can be used to practice such a presentation interview format. https://www.preplounge.com/de/case-sammlung/candidate-led-uebli ... (read entire answer)
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Last Round EY / Presentation Case Interview Issue Tree practise

issue tree Problem Solving written case
Most recent answer on Mar 12, 2024
The best answer (on Feb 23, 2022) is from:
Adi
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Adi
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gave the best answer on Feb 23, 2022
Accenture, Deloitte | Precision Case Prep | Experienced Interviewer & Career Coach | 15 years professional experience
I get a feeling you are over thinking this. Feel free to send me a direct message and I will be happy to put you in touch with people who I have successfully placed in EY (London). For the purposes of the EY case, consi ... (read entire answer)
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How to prepare for the written case interview at BCG final interview rounds?

Africa Bain BCG Case Interview Final Round MBB written case writtencase
Most recent answer on Oct 30, 2023
The best answer (on May 07, 2017) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on May 07, 2017
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Hi Anonymous, I would recommend you to focus on 5 areas to crack a written case; I have reported them below with some suggestions on how to prepare for each of them 1. Learn how to define a plan of action and stic ... (read entire answer)
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Written case examples

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Most recent answer on Aug 30, 2023
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gave the best answer on Aug 30, 2023
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Hello, I believe Victor Cheng had some written cases to practice as a (paid) resource on his website.
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WRITTEN Case Materials

Written written case written case over email
Most recent answer on Jul 21, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 20, 2023) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Jul 20, 2023
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Hi Patrick, Absolutely! I have 20+ (Each image is a written case and each folder you see is a more in-depth written case with data, answers, etc.)
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BCG potential test, Bain GMAT and written case, Mckinsey Imbellus

BCG Potential Test McKinsey PST written case
Most recent answer on Jun 30, 2023
The best answer (on Nov 11, 2019) is from:
Antonello
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McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Antonello
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gave the best answer on Nov 11, 2019
McKinsey | NASA | top 10 FT MBA professor for consulting interviews | 6+ years of coaching
Hi, McK Imbellus is a sort of game and no preparation is needed BCG potential test: when you finish all the mock test you can find on the internet, PST is a good exercise Bain math and verbal test: training with ... (read entire answer)
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Written Case Coaching

case coaching written case
Most recent answer on May 02, 2023
The best answer (on Apr 28, 2023) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Please shoot me a message! I have 20+ real written cases I've acquired over the years. This includes EY, Deloitte, KPMG, etc. I have a course I've built to talk you through to do written cases. Then, I send yo ... (read entire answer)
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Would it be unproffesional to use Canva to make a presentation during a written case interview?

written case
Most recent answer on Jun 16, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 14, 2022) is from:
Cristian
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#1 rated MBB & McKinsey Coach
Cristian
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gave the best answer on Jun 14, 2022
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Hi there,  It would certainly be unusual, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Depending on the role you are applying for, your creativity might be appreciated and count as a plus point. You do have to bear in mind t ... (read entire answer)
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Deloitte Different Case Study Format

Deloitte Deloitte Consulting Deloitte Monitor Monitor Deloitte powerpoint presenation written case
Most recent answer on Mar 22, 2022
The best answer (on Mar 22, 2022) is from:
Clara
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Clara
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gave the best answer on Mar 22, 2022
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Hello! Written case interviews are indeed becoming very fashionable nowadays as a way to interview! Remember that the skillset tested is the same than in the "usual" cases, hence, all the practice you may have done tota ... (read entire answer)
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Written case presentation: present overall answer or directly answer questions?

written case
Most recent answer on Feb 08, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 08, 2022) is from:
Ebru
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McKinsey|ex Firm Case Coach| LSE
Ebru
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gave the best answer on Feb 08, 2022
McKinsey|ex Firm Case Coach| LSE
Following a top-down approach and looking at the case as a whole, I would present the overall answer first. From there you can deep dive and answer the specific parts of the case, which support your final recommendation ... (read entire answer)
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Common case types of written case?

written case
Most recent answer on Feb 06, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 04, 2022) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Feb 04, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
None. Please don't go in “expecting” things. You need to be prepared for anything. Learn how to think and approach written cases in general and then you'll be prepared no matter what happens! Sure, most of the written c ... (read entire answer)
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Written Case - How to present a 15 min long conclusion?

written case
Most recent answer on Feb 04, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 01, 2022) is from:
Moritz
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Moritz
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gave the best answer on Feb 01, 2022
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This is the beauty of top-down communication (pyramid principle), which this comes down to and which you have to master for any interview.  In your 15 min example, you would start with the recommendation and key points, ... (read entire answer)
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Written case: should I build a "framework" for each questions?

written case
Most recent answer on Feb 04, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 01, 2022) 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 Feb 01, 2022
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Ultimately, you need to be objective-driven. Figure out what you're solving for and focus only on that. Multiple questions might flow into the same overarching objective or be separate. Figure this out, reconc ... (read entire answer)
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How to prepare Bain's R2 (Written Case Interview) in 1 week?

written case
Most recent answer on Jan 29, 2022
The best answer (on Jan 29, 2022) 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 Jan 29, 2022
#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 recommend the following: Remember that most casing tips apply here (i.e. be very clear+focused on the objective, ruthlessly cut out information that doesn't help you meet this objective/que ... (read entire answer)
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Second Round Written Big 4 Case Interview

big four business technology Excel case study powerpoint presenation written case
Most recent answer on Oct 12, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 12, 2021) 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 Oct 12, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi James, First, good luck! I recommend the following: Remember that most casing tips apply here (i.e. be very clear+focused on the objective, ruthlessly cut out information that doesn't help you meet this objective/que ... (read entire answer)
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Are written cases and structured case interviews the same thing?

written case
Most recent answer on Aug 19, 2021
The best answer (on Aug 18, 2021) 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 Aug 18, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You're a bit mixed up but that's ok :) Live Cases - 30 minutes, conducted live, with a few charts/exhibits/data Type 1 - Structured. As in, there is a clear path to the case (it is written down…like the ones y ... (read entire answer)
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Hi , i am looking for some written cases that can help me with the baringa case interview.

written case Written case interview
Most recent answer on Jul 26, 2021
The best answer (on Jul 26, 2021) 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 Jul 26, 2021
#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 recommend the following: Remember that most casing tips apply here (i.e. be very clear+focused on the objective, ruthlessly cut out information that doesn't help you meet this obj ... (read entire answer)
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