BearingPoint interviews
BearingPoint interviewsFinland and United Kingdom · consultants and graduates
How the interview runs
- Virtual interview and online testsAn initial virtual interview and online psychometric testing.
- Assessment centreAn assessment centre after the first stage.
- Final stage interviewsIndividual final stage interviews.
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How the process runs
“At BearingPoint we usually reserve one hour for the case interview. In the beginning, the interviewer presents the case and the assignment.”
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An hour for the case
Practise the case round: hold the scope when the client adds a constraint.
Example“Our graduate recruitment process involves an initial virtual interview and online psychometric testing followed by an assessment centre and individual final stage interviews.”
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Practise the case round: hold the scope when the client adds a constraint.
ExampleThe case as a client meeting
“Case interview aims to simulate a real-life client situation.”
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A case that simulates a client situation
Practise holding scope with a client who adds a constraint.
Example“Imagine that you are in a client meeting – interaction is a key factor there too.”
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What they assess: how you solve problems
“Focus on finding a solution to the presented problem – don’t analyse for the sake of analysing. Keep in mind that 20% of the analysis often produces 80% of the actual solution.”
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Solve the problem, don’t over-analyse
Practise rethinking a recommendation when new evidence arrives.
ExampleHow to answer
“Usually, the most important part is the reasoning behind your outcome and not for example precisely the right numbers.”
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The reasoning matters more than exact numbers
Practise closing with the decision you need from the client.
ExampleHow to prepare
“Do however acknowledge that the use of frameworks is not mandatory and it might even limit your thinking and the outcome.”
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Frameworks are optional
Practise a full case: confirm the outcome, compare scope, respond to a cut.
ExampleLast reviewed