Schedule mock interviews on the Meeting Board, join the latest community discussions in our Consulting Q&A and find like-minded Interview Partners to connect and practice with!
Back to overview

Deloitte Interview Preparation

Hi all,

I got an invitation to Deloitte SEA one day interview for Operations Transformation Consultant position. I was told that there will be two rounds: pure behavioral interview and case interview.

How should I best prepare for the interviews, especially the case part? HR told me that the case interview will last 1.30 hrs with simulating the actual client discussion. I will be given 30 mins to solve a half page case with four questions to prepare my solution, and 60 mins for discussion.

Many thanks in advance.

5
2.4k
20
Be the first to answer!
Nobody has responded to this question yet.
Top answer
Ian
Coach
on Mar 24, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

I recommend the following:

1) An initial planning session with a coach: 1 hour with a coach now will have a productivity multiplier effect on all your efforts moving forward. They will figure out what materials are best for you, guide you towards the best ways to learn, and come up with a preparation plan with you.

2) Leverage free resources first: PrepLounge Q&A and case library, Poets and Quants, SpencerTom, Google, etc.). Leverage these options, read-up, and over time you'll get a feel for what you really need and where you really need to invest your hard-earned $

3) Case with other PrepLoungers: Casing with other PrepLoungers is free. Not only do you get to practice casing, but you get direct feedback. Additionally, you learn a lot just from casing others. Finally, from other PrepLoungers you'll learn which materials/coaches are helpful.

In summary, while free options don't beat paid options, you can use them for a while to get a feel for what works for you. Have an initial coaching session to get you on the right track, then go the paid route when it's clear either 1) You are stuck or 2) It's clear the paid route will improve your productivity/progress

Deleted user
edited on Mar 24, 2021

Hey, 

Feel free to shoot me a direct message and happy to help. Recently I have helped 6 candidates get into Deloitte across various locations (please check out reviews/testimonies). They have a peculiar format & specific expectations from such cases.

Try this operations transformation case too- https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-led-usual-style/advanced/educateearth-digital-operations-transformation-220

16
Raj
Coach
on Mar 29, 2021
FREE 15MIN CONSULTATION | #1 Strategy& / OW coach | >70 5* reviews |90% offers ⇨ prep-success.super.site | MENA, DE, UK

Feel free to ping me and I can give you steer on what to expect based on recent candidate reports.

I would recommend starting by trying a case yourself, then moving onto peer cases on PrepLounge, and finally getting a coach

Clara
Coach
on Mar 25, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

What you are describing is a written case interview, which  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 totally plays in your favor. 

One important point to add is the need to be very 80-20, structured and to the point, since the prep time is very short, so we need discipline with the analysis to have enaugh time to prep the communication strategy. 

There are many many entries in thsi same Q&A regarding written cases, hence, I would recommend you to look with the keywords "written case"

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara

Gaurav
Coach
on Mar 26, 2021
#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360° coach(Ex-McKinsey+Certified Coach+Active recruiter)

Hello there!

You definitely should take some time to practice the case-solving part, as it will be the crucial one. Among the community, you will easily find a partner for case solving. 

Also, you can write to me, if you need any help or advice. I've preparing candidates for interviews for more than ten years now and will be happy to help you!

GB

Similar Questions
Consulting
Market Sizing Answer is off but structure and thought process is fine
on Jul 29, 2024
Global
7
1.6k
Top answer by
Ariadna
Coach
BCG | Project Leader and Experienced Interviewer | MBA at London Business School
34
7 Answers
1.6k Views
+4
Consulting
Monitor Deloitte and Deloitte Consulting (Strategy and Business Design)
on May 03, 2024
Global
3
1.5k
Top answer by
Anonymous
42
3 Answers
1.5k Views
Consulting
Is it worth it or should I move on?
on Aug 24, 2024
Global
5
1.0k
Top answer by
Anonymous
33
5 Answers
1.0k Views
+2
How likely are you to recommend us to a friend or fellow student?
0 = Not likely
10 = Very likely
Thanks for your feedback! Your opinion helps us make PrepLounge even better.