Interviewing with Oliver Wyman. What would you respond to “Why Oliver Wyman?”.

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Oliver...why man?

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If you can’t bs your way through that part of the interview you’re sunk

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What is OW best at though?

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FS

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Seriously though it’s key. If you don’t know why, what are you even doing interviewing there?

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FS+nerdiness

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I’d just compliment the company. Because you are the best at X and that’s what I’m really passionate about.

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Read about their culture on their website, craft some narrative around that it being a fit for you

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Why not?

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You’re drawn to Marsh McClennan’s rich tradition of.... never mind

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You've met the people and you like them

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Pro tip: check out their website and look up theirs story/mission statement and go from there

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Entrepreneurial culture, meritocratic and accelerated career growth opportunities.

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Thank you!! I do like you!!

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