Interview upcoming w Strategy& in Financial Services for Sr Associate, any tips or advice? Thank you!

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Practice cases. Structure is important. Have a good answer to why Strategy&. A genuine interest in FS helps. Good luck! They want you to succeed. We need more people.

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Thanks M1 - a lot of negativity around S& usually I appreciate the positive and helpful response

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