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Kearney
A global strategy and operations firm with reported candidate-led, operations-heavy cases and a written or group case in some final rounds.
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Start lesson 1 Kearney: who they are and what they value
Key takeaways
- Kearney tends to run candidate-led cases, where you are expected to drive the analysis.
- There is also a fit or experience interview.
- Commonly reported priorities: Practical problem solving; operational insight; comfort with data; team fit.
- Practice candidate-led operations, cost, and supply-chain cases.
- Practice a written case: read a case pack, build three or four slides, and present them in a set time.
By the end you will be able to
- Understand how interviews typically run at Kearney, and what varies by office
- Know what each stage is designed to test
- Follow a preparation plan for this firm
Lessons
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At a glance: Kearney
How it positions itself
Global strategy and operations consulting, strong in operations, procurement, and supply chain.
Case style
Candidate-led: you are expected to drive.
What it values
Practical problem solving, Operational insight, Comfort with data, Team fit.
Fit interview
Behavioral questions at the start of each interview, often about 15 minutes (reported).