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Generalist vs Specialist Firm Interviews

Tom Spencer

Case Studies. The “big three” firms, (McKinsey, BCG, and Bain) are often considered generalist firms as they consult in all fields. Typically, a generalist interview consists of two types of questions – experiential and business case study. Frameworks. Experiential Questions. Presentations. Key Firm Differences.

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Accenture Case Interview Preparation Tips

CaseInterview.com

Below is a success story from a CaseInterview.com student who received offers with Bain, Monitor Deloitte, Bridgespan and Accenture and recently accepted the offer from Accenture in the NYC office. Additionally, you should know: - I came out of a school that didn't do a lot of consulting recruiting, so I knew very little about it. -

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The Consulting Bible – Dominate Your McKinsey, Bain and BCG Fit and Consulting Case Interviews

Management Consulted

Master fit questions, conquer case studies, and become the smartest interviewer in the room. We’ve helped 1600+ people land interviews and offers in the consulting world (including such esteemed firms as McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte and Mercer). Because in this economy, only the best will get job offers. 128-129).

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Short blogging break plus preview of what’s coming up at Management Consulted

Management Consulted

Sample case studies that are as challenging (if not more so) as the toughest ones you’ll encounter at any McKinsey/Bain/BCG interview. You’ll learn everything I know about recruiting for and working at the top businesses in the world. Thanks for your readership!

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Second Chance Case Interviews

CaseInterview.com

First, those who have the time and are able to devote it to case study interview practice have a significant advantage. Then a Bain first round that afternoon. The consultant walks down the hall to the recruiter coordinator's office. She says to the recruiter, "Hey there Amy. How's it going?

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Advanced Case Tactics: Interviewer- vs. Interviewee-Led Case Interviews

Management Consulted

After this, the case closing is the same no matter which type of interview you are in. It used to be that the 3 top firms (McKinsey, Bain and BCG) would be looking for different skill sets and styles from their interviewees. Where to expect what: Interviewee Led: Bain. Monitor/Deloitte. Interviewer Led: McKinsey. Capital One.

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Consulting Applications – Preparation is key to success

Tom Spencer

Researching early is key so that you are well informed before the application windows open, especially as many firms recruit on a rolling basis. The main ones to consider are: Big Three: BCG, McKinsey and Bain. Not only do they differ in size, specialty, and structure but their application processes and deadlines differ too.