The Middle East Consulting Interview Playbook

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Case, fit, and CV strategies tailored for Middle East consulting

Developed by Gaurav, ex-McKinsey consultant and Middle East expert

Based on recent MBB interviews

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What This Report Covers

This report serves as a case prep ready reckoner for the Middle East consulting market.

It brings together, in one place:

A clear mental model of how consulting demand actually works in the GCC
Middle East consulting hubs and the type of work they drive
Country-specific context for Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, with interview-usable data points
National visions and mega projects, explained through a consulting lens
Who controls consulting budgets and how that shapes real engagements
How different consulting firms operate in the Middle East, beyond brand labels
The dominant case types asked in Middle East interviews and how they differ from Western markets
What interviewers are really testing for in cases and fit discussions
Practical guidance on compensation structures and offers in the region

Contents of This Report

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The Middle East consulting market, in one mental model

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Where the work actually happens: hubs, not countries

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What Middle East clients actually buy from consultants

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Country context, without the noise

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Visions, mega projects, and why they matter in cases

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Who controls consulting budgets

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How consulting firms operate in the Middle East

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What Middle East case interviews are really testing

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Common Middle East case types

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Fit interviews and interviewer behaviour

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Five CV signals that matter in Middle East consulting

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Compensation and offers: a practical comparison

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Compensation and offers: a practical comparison

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About Gaurav Bhosle

Gaurav

Coach

Free Diagnostic Session this month | Ex-McKinsey | 1,000+ MBB Offers (55+ Offices)

Gaurav Bhosle is a consulting coach with a 360° coaching philosophy, focused on helping candidates identify and amplify their authentic strengths.

He brings together three perspectives that rarely sit in one place:

Ex-MBB Consultant
First-hand understanding of how consulting problems are framed, discussed, and evaluated inside top-tier firms.
ICF-Certified Career Coach
Trained in helping individuals build clarity, confidence, and presence under pressure, beyond technical preparation.
Consulting Recruiter Insight
Deep exposure to how candidates are assessed from the hiring side, including the subtle signals that influence outcomes.

His experience in the Middle East includes:

1,400+ hours of coaching delivered in the region
120+ candidates placed in the last three years
11+ years of consulting and coaching experience across markets
A 55+ country footprint, with extensive exposure to GCC hiring dynamics

This report reflects the same philosophy used in his coaching:
structured thinking, contextual awareness, and calm execution over formulaic answers.