Are case interviews at MBB different for tech consulting positions?

How bad is it to sound shaky during the case interview? I got everything right and nailed the math but I feel like I sounded like I was about to cry even though I was confident 🤦🏻‍♀️

hey Fishes , can anyone guide me on what kind of technical questions Cisco asks for Product managers who don't have much of Networking background .

Has anybody recently hired a professional resume writer? Was it helpful and in what ways. It would be great if you can share. thanks.

Any good resume writers/designers. Bought a service through LinkedIn once and it ended up horribly

When doing profitability calculation or NPV, do interviewers usually ask candidates to come up with their own estimates/assumptions for costs, both one-time and recurring?

My 2nd round of interview for AWM VP position got cancelled with #JPMC at the end minute. HR said the position is put on hold by Business.. any similar experiences? Anytime HR came back with interview schedule later in such cases?

Has anyone taken the SHRM-SCP? Any study suggestions and impressions of the test?

What resources (online prep, books, case books, peers, mental math, etc) did you use when getting ready for case interviews? I’ve seen several online — Management Consulted, Hacking the Case Interview, MConsultingPrep, etc — and would appreciate any insights on what was helpful!

Hi fishes,

I had actually applied through a referral to Deliotte for Fx settlemets position. I got a call from Hr asking for CTC and notice period. Haven’t heard back since 2 weeks. Does it take long for them to schedule a interview or what could be the case?

Does studying for top consulting firms’ case interviews help in any way for interviews with other firms (e.g., FAANG case interviews) ?

Applying to roles within the same federal agency. I know you need one year within the probationary period, but can I apply to a higher GS level? For example, if I'm GS 9, receive a promotion to GS 11 at the end of probation, would i be able to apply to GS 13 roles if I'm qualified? Tried researching this for hours but only found info on applying to other agencies.

What's a median salary (considering all US employees) for big 4, Accenture, MBB and FAANG? Is 200k for big 4/ACN, 300K for MBB, 400k for FAANG a good ball park estimate?

I am looking at other government jobs.
1. When I fill out my job experience, do I need to include the last ten years or every job I’ve had? I don’t have anything to hide, but I especially in my late teen years I was a job hopper.
2. I have worked seasonally in retail to make ends meet. Do I need to put this on my work experience when applying?

Anyone have success cold applying for VC roles and not in MBB? Just submitted an app last week and they should be reaching out this week, but I’m not sure how long to wait before giving up…

could i dm someone to criticize/suggest feedback on my resume? i’d like to believe i have good experience but unsure why im not receiving any bites

Anyone has info about Publicis Sapient coding round for senior QA engineer? What kind of questions i can expect? Thanks

How do you decide the author order in publications?

After your PhD, did you take time to do something completely different to give yourself a break? The stress of the past few years has made working in a cafe look surprisingly appealing.

I want to get middle school cert (for ELA) My degree is K-8. My current cert. & EdTPA is K-5. What's the quickest & easiest path to middle school certification?! (I'm in TN, specifically Sumner Co.)

I’ve been asked to pitch in on a gift for a supervisor who’s leaving. No price point was recommended because the people invited range from juniors to EVPs. I’m at an associate level, only been at the company for 6 months, BUT this person did have a hand in getting my resume seen. Any idea what I should pitch in?

Not trying to matriculate into a top 5 school, but let's talk accredidation. Does an MBA not have weight to it if the school isn't lets say, AACSB accredited but is still accreditated, i.e. SACSCOC?

Does anyone know more about the culture at Jump Trading?

Should litigation come out of legal or the businesses budget? My understanding is business? Any thoughts here or advice…

Having worked with energy now for a decade, I find myself enjoying the craziness of it all: You're always two decisions (in Moscow or Riyadh) away from prices halving or doubling. War or no war is quite often a sensitivity, and adoption of EVs/renewables/biofuels will be between X and 10X. Find it hard to imagine doing strategy work in the less volatile/crazy domains - what could be more exciting than this 😋

which firm would most value a supply chain background? mck?

Gosh I am so nervous about Sterling background check - had a couple of unpaid informal internships in college years ago, only email offer and correspondence and reference do not respond (all left).

Anyone have idea on below companies. Which is better in terms of WLB & hikes? Both offering almost same CTC.
1)EPAM Systems
2) FactSet

EYers what’s the salary band for GPS Advisory Managers?

Hello! I'm a Manager II (Automation) in PwC and looking for exit opportunities on West Coast. What kind of roles should I target? I would like to go to a product company, rather than consulting.

Please suggest spark materials, looking for something not just theoretical but involves some practical aspects

Looking for a remote/hybrid/onsite (Calgary,Alberta) job for my boyfriend who got almost 5 years of experience in proposal writing, RFP, RFI and bid management for a civil engineering firm. He also got an MBA, non drinker, non smoker, clean driving abstract and very polite. He gave out tons of cv in indeed job posters for the past 5 months, ends up becoming the filler candidate, took a huge toll in his mental health and we are going through some very rough patches. Can anyone please kindly help?

Whenever I think I make decent money, I come to this bowl and read recommendations on shoes, luggage, etc.

Any issues at Logan this morning?

How do I tell company A to wait if they’re ready to make an offer if I’m still interviewing with Company B. Company B just started and will likely take another 2/3 weeks....

After a year using my home office setup, especially the 27 inch monitor, how can I ever go back to the traveling life with tiny laptop screen? 😔

Best affordable office chairs for the back?

Anyone else feel the customer service at W hotels is really bad?

Just as I'm leaving from work to a planned roadtrip with friends this weekend, I get hit with an email from a partner requesting a draft of a deck by Sunday 5 pm. Wwyd? I'm still a new consultant btw

Client is trying hard to recruit me, any repercussions? I’m in California

How does one "coast"? I've heard several people say they are coasting for a year because they aren't up for promo. Sit on the bench for a while? Not answer weekend emails?

On a Thursday at 6pm, in major airports (ORD, ATL, DFW, etc.), what % of travelers do you think are consultants?

I just found out that people bill more than 8 hours in a day to help with utilization (ie. submitting 8.5 or 9 hours as a standard day). Is this common practice?

A whole country just banned PwC from auditing top tier companies.

Anyone has Manhattan GMAT prep PDF book?

Client isn’t confirming about roll off but is pushing to train his internal resources. Does this mean I will get rolled off?

Book recommendations for a vacation?

My RL didn’t have a formal mid year pre CRT review with me. He just pinged me and said: I’ll represent you. Utilization = 75% and average snapshots. Am I at risk?

If you get laid off when you’re in the middle of an interview process elsewhere, do you tell the prospective employer?

How do u handle when your co-worker in your same title adds in incorrect info (atleast 99% I think it may not be right) to the work you both supposed to work together and pass it to supervisor as cont

What's the deal with PTO, holidays, and utilization?

What’s the best ergonomic mouse y’all recommend? Can you please provide a link? TIA

Shall I disclose reason for leaving a firm during my initial call with a recruiter from said firm, if I was laid off? Are they privy to that information. Ironically being recruited by that same firm