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Arthur D. Little
A strategy and innovation firm strong in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, with brainstorming-heavy cases and a written or presentation case in some offices.
Key takeaways
- Arthur D. Little tends to run candidate-led cases, where you are expected to drive the analysis.
- There is also a fit or experience interview.
- Practice structured brainstorming: generate ideas, then sort them into two or three groups.
- Practice market sizing out loud.
- Candidate accounts describe ADL cases as mostly candidate-led, with more market sizing and on-the-spot brainstorming than at MBB firms, and occasional brainteasers.
- Understand how interviews typically run at Arthur D. Little, and what varies by office
- Know what each stage is designed to test
- Follow a preparation plan for this firm
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At a glance: Arthur D. Little
How it positions itself
Strategy and innovation consulting that describes its focus as linking people, technology, and strategy.
Case style
Candidate-led: you are expected to drive.
What it values
Ownership and start-up thinking in a big team (ADL's wording, summarized), Always learning, and helping others do their best work (ADL's wording, summarized), Empathy paired with strong analytical skills (ADL's wording, summarized), High energy and a focus on real, lasting impact (ADL's wording, summarized), Structured brainstorming and clear case structure, from ADL's case tips.
Fit interview
Fit questions are asked in each interview together with the case (reported, including for the Dubai office).