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For someone with a non MBA / non Business background, how different will be the case study interview?
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For someone with a non MBA / non Business background, how different will be the case study interview?

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Being from a non business background, do you suggest any tips other than solving business cases. Will it be considered in the interview that the interviewee is not from business area and will lag some understanding of business terminologies?

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Sumeet Q. asked during the live chat Joining Roland Berger - from your application to the first days with us to Roland Berger

Category: Interview Tips

Date asked: Friday, October 29, 2021

Last reviewed: Friday, October 29, 2021

Annika B.

Junior Consultant

If you have a general understanding of Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, their components and how they relate to each other - you should be fine. No one expects you to perform like a certified accountant.
In addition standard frameworks such as 5 Forces, PESTEL-analysis or Ansoff matrix might help you to navigate through the case studies.

Friday, October 29, 2021

Sumeet Q.

Thanks a lot Annika for the answer.

Friday, October 29, 2021

Annika B.

Junior Consultant

No problem! Wish you the very best for your recruiting day

Friday, October 29, 2021

Sumeet Q.

Thank you Annika.

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