Kearney - 1st round case interview (Italy)

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the invitation from Kearney!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

• First of all, it's crucial to understand Kearney's focus areas as well as to know about Italy's major industries, as chances will be higher you will face case studies of these certain types and industries. For the Italian office, expect market size estimations as well as cases revolving around profitability analysis, and perhaps some on operational improvements.
• Moreover, however, I would highly advise you not to limit yourself too much mentally and to expect anything instead. This way, you will not be surprised about cases of different types or industries.

You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi there,

Q: Do you have any suggestions or experiences about 1st round interviews at Kearney in Europe (best in Italy)?

I helped a few candidates for Kearney Milan. From my DB, the most common questions asked are related to:

1. Profitability
2. Market sizing
3. Investment decisions

There are no guarantees that you will get those topics though.

If you need more help, please feel free to reach out, I know 10+ real questions they asked in first and final rounds in Milan.

Best,

Francesco

Yes!

I actually track all the case prompts from my candidates?

What's the lesson?

Don't try to predict.

It can be anything. They don't “usually” do anything. Rather, train yourself in the fundamentals.

The Most Common Pitfalls in Case Interview Preparation
 

Dos and Don'ts in a Case Interview
 

How to Shift Your Mindset to Ace the Case
 

Candidate-Led Cases: What to Expect With Example Cases

Hi there,

Francesco is spot on for the case part of the interview.

For the fit part, make it really clear what your motivations are and why you want to work for Kearney and not any other firm. Don't use any cookie-cutter answers but find 2-3 concrete reasons that differentiate Kearney for you from all other firms.

This is extremely crucial for a positive evaluation on the Kearney fit.

All the best and best of luck!

Cheers,

Florian

No. 

I've coached multiple candidates for Kearney who have gone on to get offers, but no, there is no specific pattern that I've noticed. 

Please prepare across-the-board, meaning sample cases across industries and case types. And yes, do prepare for market sizing exercises, since they still pop up often in interviews. 

Best,
Cristian

Hi there,

In my experience, there is no specific type of cases for Kearny in Italy. Be ready to solve any type of case!

Good luck!

Alberto

—

Check out my latest case based on a real MBB interview: Sierra Springs