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Bain Case Interview Preparation (2020 Update)

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Below are numerous case interview preparation resources available to help you get ready and prepare for a Bain case interview. About McKinsey Bain and BCG. Bain Interview Format. Bain Written Case Interview. Bain Case Interview Math Practice. Case Interview Prep.

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Great Depression 2020? (Part 2)

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I made the case (that I still stand by) that a collapse of the consumer banking system (in the 1930s) and the investment banking system (in 2008) would not be reasons why our current economy would go into a depression. Instead, I’ll focus on #2, how to get ahead of the trend, and #3, how to add value within your ecosystem. Here’s an example.

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How to Handle Rejection from a Consulting Firm

Tom Spencer

According to Business Insider , the odds of getting hired by McKinsey & Company are less than 1%, although this is not unique to McKinsey. To secure a final round interview at Bain, you would have to be in the top 3% of applicants for that office. Could you have practised more cases? Reflect on the Situation.

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A.T. Kearney Interview & Culture

Management Consulted

KEARNEY INTERVIEW AND CULTURE. Kearney, which was the original split from McKinsey & Company, has a storied and impressive history. Kearney’s fascinating history begins with none other than current competitor McKinsey & Company. Here’s a timeline for ATK: 1926 – McKinsey is established. 1963 – A.T.

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Coronavirus: Analysis, Conclusions & Takeaways

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1) Sample-Size Problem As of March 5th, 4 pm ET, the United States had: Total Cases: 164 Total Deaths: 11 Friends of mine have said, “Why is everyone freaking out over 11 deaths?” Only 164 cases, that's not bad compared to other countries." The closest proxy metric that’s easy to measure is # of NEW cases today vs. yesterday.

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Consulting Applications – Preparation is key to success

Tom Spencer

The main ones to consider are: Big Three: BCG, McKinsey and Bain. All begin with an online application, but Bain accompanies its application with a test; BCG has a test at its first-round interview and McKinsey requires you to take a test at an approved test centre as a separate stage. Examples include 2020 Delivery and Solon.

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Coronavirus: Leadership during a Crisis

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And now we are in 2020. In that case, you need to explain why everyone’s instinctive reaction is the wrong one. If you found this post useful, I suggest becoming a registered member (it's free) to get access to the materials I used to pass 60 out of 61 case interviews , land 7 job offers, and end up working at McKinsey.