Simon-Kucher Consultant interview experience

No offer

Medium

Negative

GermanyPosted Apr 2023 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I prepared for an assessment where I had to build a presentation and then deliver it during the assessment day, alongside case material I had to work through.

The day itself was lengthy and involved multiple hours of preparation and then several hours of interview-style activity.

What I found upsetting was the lack of respectful communication afterward. After the session, I was told I’d be contacted with a quick follow-up, but I didn’t hear anything for about two weeks. I tried to reach out by phone but couldn’t get through, and then I emailed—only to later receive a standardized rejection.

I didn’t get an offer, and the way the timeline and communication played out made the rejection feel dismissive. My reflection was that the effort I put in

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