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Hi there, There are two things worth mentioning here: 1. Difficulty of getting accepted into the office: I don't have access to actual hiring data (no one outside of MBB HR would), but from what I have heard, Dubai is ... (read entire answer)

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CV,CL screening

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Gero

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Hi there, The question is loaded with the unstated assumption of a 2 year ban period. If you have insider information that confirms that duration, the answer is plainly a „Yes“. If not, it is: 1. Yes. 2. Ban period dura ... (read entire answer)

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I have an engineering background, and I know nothing about business. Do I just trust the process on Preploung or I need to do something extra ?

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1 year in boutique consulting move to MBB/Tier 2

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Gero

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Gero

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Hi there, I am a former Lateral Hire interviewer at an MBB. Happy to help. 1. I would suggest staying 1-2 more years if you want to be sure they view you as lateral hire. 1 year is very often not enough. 2. That is rela ... (read entire answer)

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Final round interviews

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Hi, There might be a couple of reasons: Different roles that you and he might be pursuing Something in his background they might want additionally check Scheduling issues (i.e. you'll have one more interview l ... (read entire answer)

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Final Round Interview

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Sure - happy to share a few tips for the final round. Here they are: Work on the feedback provided in the previous rounds. Most firms communicate the feedback from the previous rounds to the final interviewer. It's imp ... (read entire answer)

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Any experience, tips or insights for a final round partner interview with Monitor Deloitte Australia (or Monitor Deloitte generally)?

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Cristian

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gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2023

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Yes, sharing a few points here on how to prepare effectively for the last round: Work on the feedback provided in the previous rounds. Most firms communicate the feedback from the previous rounds to the final interviewe ... (read entire answer)

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What are some partner level interview cases?

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There is no such thing as a ‘partner level’ case. Case interviews by partners are at the same difficulty level as the first round. However there are some nuances to note here Partners do not have to stick to the standar ... (read entire answer)

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How do I prepare best for my upcoming partner interviews?

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 03, 2019

Hi, first, congratulations on getting through to the Partner round! While I don't know Helsinki office of BCG, usually the following holds true: Relax - When you made it to the final Partner round, you have almo ... (read entire answer)

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Final round with partner interview

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Hey there, Congrats on passing the first round! 95% of partner rounds are just as standardized as the first round, yet be prepared to expect everything. Sometimes they are more conversational and friendly, only with lig ... (read entire answer)

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What to expect from a final partner interview (for internship) at Roland Berger Middle East?

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McKinsey offers w/o final round interviews - 100% risk-free - 10+ years MBB coaching experience - Multiple book author

Hi Anonymous, Why not just get in touch with your HR contact and discuss your individual situation? It will give you a definite answer instead of some speculation - obviously your case is quite specific (application f ... (read entire answer)

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Hello, I would appreciate some guidance for the final round Partner interview at Deloitte Consulting (S&O) London

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Hi Anonymous, the structure of the final is the same (fit + case+ your questions); however there is more emphasis on communication and fit. Specifically, the main difference you will find in a final round with partn ... (read entire answer)

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Partner interview style - to pause or not to pause?

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Nov 28, 2018

OK, I might be in a minority here, but I would find it very weird to actually pause, say nothing and then come up with some ultra-structured approach. If I were the interviewer, I would want to see whether the candid ... (read entire answer)

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How to act in partner interviews

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Hi, In the final round, I would expect a bit more structured and demanding approach to the fit part. The partners in the last round are more experienced and they will challenge every single detail of your story. So ma ... (read entire answer)

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Final round - Partner Interview questions type

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Jun 03, 2019

Hi Marie, first, congratulations on getting through to the Partner round! While I don't know Deloitte Luxembourg, usually the following holds true: When you made it to the final Partner round, you have almost al ... (read entire answer)

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MConsulting prep McKinsey redrock simulation

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Hi there The MCP simulation is rather good. What is indeed surprising is how different the complexity level is between the different games. I didn't notice any issues with the syntax, but I'm sure that if you feel there ... (read entire answer)

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Gero

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Hi there, Accurate observation! A McKinsey interview is interviewer-led, meaning you get a sequence of questions you answer separately. That means the interviewer effectively determines which areas you investigate furth ... (read entire answer)

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Has anyone tried any of the AI Interview Tools for MBB before?

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Gero

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Gero

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Hi there, I would be cautious for one reason: AI-based tools do not (yet) do a good job at teaching the dynamic and conversational aspect of a case interview. This might be the reason why: - Candidates I meet who practi ... (read entire answer)

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Screening tests

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Gero

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Gero

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gave the best answer on Apr 28, 2024

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Hi there, 1. Build understsandingUnderstand how the test goes and what skills are tested, e.g. with articles on PrepLounge or the test articles series on MConsultingPrep.Two important notes:- It is important to note tha ... (read entire answer)

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What are the exit opportunities for you if you work at EY in the Strategy and Transformation service line (Not EYP)?

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Gero

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Gero

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Hi there,The most effective way to find out is simply using LinkedIn to search for previous EY employees who carried that service line in their Job Title.That way, you will get a much more tailored and accurate answer t ... (read entire answer)

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