Strategy& Associate Interview Questions
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Senior Associate
Senior Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite Background check
Interview formats
Case
This hiring process went on for over 6 months. The hiring manager didn't even show up for the in-person interview, which was the last of the three interviews, and there was no explanation given. After that last interview, I was ghosted, and the recruiter never replied to my messages. I finally got an automated email saying they weren't moving forward with my application, and that was 3 months after the last interview. Honestly, it was the most unprofessional hiring process I've ever been through.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Case study: Provide a strategy recommendation for consolidating multiple mobile applications for a European bank.
Strategy&
Senior Associate
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Case Presentation Behavioral
I did two interviews for this role, and then there were one or two more after that. The HR team was very responsive and professional. The first interview went well with a nice and professional interviewer. The second interview was the worst interview ever; I was stressed, and the interviewer, a Senior Partner, talked with colleagues while I was answering and even left the room at one point. It was uncomfortable, and I didn't know whether to continue or wait for him. I think it was a tactic to destabilize me, but it put me off the company because I expect to be treated with respect, even in strategy consulting.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you introduce yourself?
- Walk me through this case study (approx. 30 minutes).
Strategy&
Associate
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Technical Presentation
The interview process involved two rounds. Each round had three 1-hour interviews. Round one featured a personality/fit interview, a qualitative case, and a quantitative case. For the personality part, it's crucial to connect with the firm's focus on commercial due diligence and strategy. Understanding the nuances between strategy and management consulting, and how CDD projects are brief yet intense while strategy work is deeper, is key to articulating your interest in S&. The qualitative case was a typical interview-led M&A case, so standard practice should suffice. The quantitative case included a challenging guesstimate and a lengthy but simple multiplication task, assessing speed and accuracy. The partner round was more focused on personality. Each interview in the final round included lighter cases like a guesstimate, an industry discussion, and a standard case within the last 15 minutes.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you elaborate on your reasons for choosing S& and pursuing a career in strategy consulting?
- What specifically makes you want to join S& over other consulting firms?
Strategy& Associate Interview Questions
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“In a knockout tournament with n participants, what is the minimum number of games required to find a single winner?”
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Read reports →“Estimate the number of students in Italy (from elementary to high school) and calculate how much electricity could be produced by installing photovoltaic panels on the roofs of all schools. What would the investment cost? What percentage would it cover of the electricity demand?”
Read reports →“What is your estimate for the percentage of transactions that will be conducted using CBDCs by the year 2030?”
Read reports →“Considering antitrust regulations in the 90s US, should a telco company enter the home alarm system business?”
Read report →“If I were to open a newstand at the airport, what would be my expected annual revenues?”
Read report →“Could you estimate the size of the UK lunch food market, considering businesses like EAT and Pret?”
Read report →“Could you estimate the market size for the annual marketing spend related to teacher recruitment in London?”
Read report →“A UK-based tea company's profits have been falling for the last 2-3 years. What might be the reasons for this, and what actions could they take to increase revenues again?”
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