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The identity of the Cognitive test for DHL Consulting

AskDHLC DHL Consulting
Most recent answer on Jul 17, 2023
The best answer (on Jul 16, 2023) 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
Hi there, While I don't know the exact identity, I'd argue this could almost hurt you. In the sense that, when you're prepping, you should be prepping for a wide range of scenarios. As we just saw with a prior Q&A, ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 17, 2023 on Jul 17, 2023
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What is the average duration a consultant stays at DHLC?

AskDHLC
Most recent answer on Sep 22, 2022
Anonymous A asked on Apr 29, 2022
Hey, My question is: What is the average duration a consultant stays at DHLC? Kind regards
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on Sep 22, 2022 on Sep 22, 2022
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What is the role of artificial intelligence going to be in logistics and how will it affect DHLC?

AskDHLC
Recent activity on Jul 08, 2022
The best answer (on Aug 29, 2018) is from:
Noel
Consultant
Noel gave the best answer on Aug 29, 2018
Consultant
Hello Jack, Thank you for your questions. Indeed, AI is one of the current hot topics and a lot can be said about it since it covers many topics such as virtual assistants, intelligent route optimization, predictive dem ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 08, 2022 on Jul 08, 2022
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Wie modern ist die Unternehmenskultur bei DHLC?

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Most recent answer on Apr 29, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 29, 2022) is from:
Elena
Consultant @ DHL Consulting
Elena gave the best answer on Apr 29, 2022
Consultant @ DHL Consulting
Hi, danke für deine Frage! Ich würde die Unternehmenskultur bei DHLC als sehr modern beschreiben. Ein paar Beispiele, die das widerspiegeln:  1) die Hierarchien sind sehr flach bei uns, jeder kennt jeden und unser Mgmt. ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 29, 2022 on Apr 29, 2022
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What projects are you currently working on?

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Nike asked on Apr 29, 2022
Nike asked on Apr 29, 2022
Dear DHLC, I would like to know what projects some of you are currently working on. Can you give an insight into that? Thanks for answering my question! Nike
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on Apr 29, 2022 on Apr 29, 2022
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Which benefits does DHLC offer?

AskDHLC
Most recent answer on Apr 28, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 28, 2022) is from:
Elena
Consultant @ DHL Consulting
Elena gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2022
Consultant @ DHL Consulting
Hi, thanks for your question! Next to an attractive salary (and bonus), DHLC offers a wide range of benefits: Development - we support you with an individual mentor from the management team and a personalized training c ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 28, 2022 on Apr 28, 2022
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Anforderungen

AskDHLC
Most recent answer on Apr 28, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 28, 2022) is from:
Elena
Consultant @ DHL Consulting
Elena gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2022
Consultant @ DHL Consulting
Hi,  die genauen Anforderungen hängen natürlich von der angestrebten Position (z.B. Associate Consultant oder Projektmanager) und Bereich ab (z.B. Consulting oder Data Analytics). Diese kannst Du in unseren Stellenaussc ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 28, 2022 on Apr 28, 2022
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Fit interview

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Anonymous A asked on Apr 28, 2022
Anonymous A asked on Apr 28, 2022
Hi, Do you have any tips on how to prepare for the fit part of the interview? Many thanks in advance for answering my question. Best wishes
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on Apr 28, 2022 on Apr 28, 2022
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International projects

AskDHLC
Most recent answer on Apr 28, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 28, 2022) is from:
Ksenia
Senior Consultant
Ksenia gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2022
Senior Consultant
Hi! Thanks for your question. As you may know, we have 4 offices: Bonn, Miami, Singapore and Shanghai. Majority of the projects take place in the country where the headquarter is located. For example, if you work in Bon ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 28, 2022 on Apr 28, 2022
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What do you like most and what do you like least about working at DHLC?

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Most recent answer on Apr 28, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 28, 2022) is from:
Ksenia
Senior Consultant
Ksenia gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2022
Senior Consultant
Hello! Thank you for your question. As a persona who has worked for DHLC for almost 3 years, I am a huge fan of the company, so I can endlessly talk about all the things I love about it. Here is jut a few: 1. You get to ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 28, 2022 on Apr 28, 2022
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Wie lange dauert es normalerweise bis zum ersten richtigen Projekt?

AskDHLC
Most recent answer on Apr 27, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 27, 2022) is from:
Elena
Consultant @ DHL Consulting
Elena gave the best answer on Apr 27, 2022
Consultant @ DHL Consulting
Hi, danke für Deine Frage!  Bei DHLC sind Berater:innen von Anfang an Teil eines Projektteams. Die New Joiners eines Monats haben zusammen einen generellen DHLC-Onboarding Tag, und ab dem zweiten Tag beginnt das Onboard ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 27, 2022 on Apr 27, 2022
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Type of case studies

AskDHLC
Most recent answer on Apr 27, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 27, 2022) is from:
Ksenia
Senior Consultant
Ksenia gave the best answer on Apr 27, 2022
Senior Consultant
Hello! We are a management consultancy, so you can expect any type of cases you would see in any other consultancy. They can be related to supply chain but they can also be related to business strategy, IT or any other ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 27, 2022 on Apr 27, 2022
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Any recommendations on how to prepare for the case interview?

AskDHLC
Most recent answer on Apr 27, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 27, 2022) is from:
Ksenia
Senior Consultant
Ksenia gave the best answer on Apr 27, 2022
Senior Consultant
Hello, As most other consulting companies, DHL Consulting conducts the interviews in the format of case studies. Therefore, mastering the cases is the key to success. I would definitely recommend to practice as much as ... (read entire answer)
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14
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on Apr 27, 2022 on Apr 27, 2022
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What is the average duration a consultant stays at DHLC?

AskDHLC
Most recent answer on Apr 27, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 27, 2022) is from:
Ksenia
Senior Consultant
Ksenia gave the best answer on Apr 27, 2022
Senior Consultant
Hello, As always, it depends :) We do have people who stayed with the company for 5 years+ but on average, I would say it is approximately 2 years. Thanks and best regards, Ksenia
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on Apr 27, 2022 on Apr 27, 2022
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Training possibilities

AskDHLC
Most recent answer on Apr 27, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 27, 2022) is from:
Ksenia
Senior Consultant
Ksenia gave the best answer on Apr 27, 2022
Senior Consultant
Hello, DHL Consulting offers multiple training possibilities. To start with, we have a Training Academy which offers a large variety of trainings on any topic that might be of interest to you. You have a budget of 10 da ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 27, 2022 on Apr 27, 2022
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Are you already back to travelling or still all remote?

AskDHLC
Most recent answer on Apr 27, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 27, 2022) is from:
Ksenia
Senior Consultant
Ksenia gave the best answer on Apr 27, 2022
Senior Consultant
Hello! At DHL Consulting, we have a flexible working mode that we implemented during COVID and plan to continue going forward. It means you yourself decide where you want to work. You can work remotely but you are also ... (read entire answer)
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660
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12
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on Apr 27, 2022 on Apr 27, 2022
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Do I need to speak German in order to join?

AskDHLC
Most recent answer on Apr 26, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 26, 2022) is from:
Elena
Consultant @ DHL Consulting
Elena gave the best answer on Apr 26, 2022
Consultant @ DHL Consulting
Hello, English is the official working language within DHLC, and German is not required to join us. However, there are 'German required' projects. Only German speakers will be staffed on those projects. If you are willi ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 26, 2022 on Apr 26, 2022
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Frauen bei DHL Consulting

AskDHLC
Most recent answer on Apr 26, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 26, 2022) is from:
Elena
Consultant @ DHL Consulting
Elena gave the best answer on Apr 26, 2022
Consultant @ DHL Consulting
Hi Sandra,  danke für Deine Frage! Momentan haben wir einen Frauenanteil von ca. ⅓, mit steigender Tendenz. In unserem Mgmt. Team ist dieser Anteil höher, und unsere CEO Sabine Müller setzt sich stark für Diversitäts-Th ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 26, 2022 on Apr 26, 2022
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Praktikum

AskDHLC
Most recent answer on Apr 25, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 26, 2022) is from:
Elena
Consultant @ DHL Consulting
Elena gave the best answer on Apr 26, 2022
Consultant @ DHL Consulting
Hallo Marvin, danke für Dein Interesse an DHLC! Bzgl. Bewerbungsprozess: Nachdem du Deine Bewerbung eingereicht hast und diese erfolgreich gescreent ist bekommst du eine Einladung zu einem online Analytik-Test. Bei posi ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 25, 2022 on Apr 25, 2022
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Kann ich mich auch ohne Berufserfahrung bewerben?

AskDHLC
Most recent answer on Apr 25, 2022
The best answer (on Apr 25, 2022) is from:
Elena
Consultant @ DHL Consulting
Elena gave the best answer on Apr 25, 2022
Consultant @ DHL Consulting
Hallo, danke für Deine Frage! Da sowohl Praktikant:innen als auch Consultants mit Festeinstieg von Anfang an bei uns eigene Aufgaben bekommen wird bei Bewerber:innen darauf geachtet, dass neben hervorragenden Studienres ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 25, 2022 on Apr 25, 2022
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