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?? Interview practice: How can you restart growth in a huge company with flat YoY revenues? Nestlé is huge, with $90B in global revenue. During the pandemic, the company focused heavily on prioritizing profitability, which worked (yay!), but this profitability focus caused growth to slow. Last fall, a new CEO stepped in with a clear mandate: reignite growth while preserving Nestlé’s legacy of quality and innovation. How would you help get this done? There are two ways you can practice this case from RocketBlocks: 1?? Read the case Dive into a downloadable PDF with expert answers to guide your recommendations. 2?? Watch the mock interview See how industry professionals approach this challenge. The mock interview features Abigail Doeksen (ex-Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Consultant, Yale School of Management) & Ben Wilson (Director at Alvarez & Marsal, University of Virginia Darden School of Business). Access both using the link in the comments below ??

?? Interview practice: How should Netflix solve account sharing? In 2023 Netflix was facing profitability struggles driven by users sharing accounts and passwords with friends and family. If you were in Netflix’s shoes at the time, how would you address the issue in a way that helps margins but does not drive away subscribers? There are two ways you can work through this case from RocketBlocks: 1?? Read the case Dive into a downloadable PDF with expert answers to guide your recommendations. 2?? Watch the mock interview See how industry professionals approach this challenge. The mock interview features Christopher MacRae Ham (energyRe, ex-Boston Consulting Group (BCG)) & Matthew Calvert (Insight M, ex-Boston Consulting Group (BCG)). Access both using the link in the comments below ??

?????? New York’s sidewalks are drowning in trash. Can you fix it? The NYC Department of Sanitation collects 22 million pounds of trash every day. But without containers, it piles up on sidewalks—blocking walkways, attracting rodents, and creating a major urban waste crisis. The city has asked your firm to develop a plan to transition to containerized waste collection. How would you approach this case? There are two ways you can practice this case from RocketBlocks: 1?? Read the case Dive into a downloadable PDF with expert answers to guide your recommendations. 2?? Watch the mock interview See how industry professionals approach this challenge. The mock interview features Rob Reiling (ex-McKinsey & Company Engagement Manager, Portfolio Management at Opendoor) & Abigail Doeksen (ex-Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Consultant, Yale School of Management). Access both using the link in the comments below ??

One of the best ways to build foundational skills in the run up to a consulting interview is to practice with real-world business problems that companies are facing right now. Over the last year we've written dozens of cases inspired by current events, including a case in which candidates are asked to help "Northeast Airlines" (get it?) figure out how to find revenue growth in a tough market. The central question in our practice case is NOT hypothetical. The hundreds of candidates who have practiced with the case have gotten the best kind of feedback on their approaches: watching to see what Southwest Airlines has actually done over the last 6 months, and evaluating how the real world approach matched with the candidates' original thinking. (Link to the case in the comments) #Southwest #Airlines #TravelDemand #EconomicImpact #consulting #caseinterviews

?? When does it make sense for two airlines to merge? Alaska Airlines has officially acquired Hawaiian Airlines, combining two distinct brands into one expanded network. Now comes the real challenge—ensuring the merger delivers on its promises of growth, efficiency, and enhanced customer service. Your firm has been hired to help maximize value post-merger. There are two ways you can practice this case from RocketBlocks: 1?? Read the case Dive into a downloadable PDF with expert answers to guide your recommendations. 2?? Watch the mock interview See how industry professionals approach this challenge. The mock interview features Rob Reiling (ex-McKinsey & Company Engagement Manager, Portfolio Management at Opendoor) & Tessa Peerless (ex-Bain) Access both using the link in the comments below ??

?? ?? Is a $16B bet on professional contractors worth it for Home Depot? The Home Depot is eyeing a major expansion into the professional contractor market with a $16 billion acquisition of SRS Distribution, a specialty trade distributor. With over 760 locations across 47 states, SRS could significantly boost Home Depot’s customer segment—but is the deal worth the price tag? There are two ways you can practice this case from RocketBlocks: 1?? Read the case Get a structured breakdown of the problem, with expert insights to guide your recommendations. 2?? Watch the mock interview See how industry professionals approach this challenge. The mock interview features Daniela Boechat (ex-McKinsey & Company Associate, Strategy at Google) & Abigail Doeksen (ex-Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Consultant, Yale School of Management). Access both using the link in the comments below ??

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???? Should a pop star prioritize a world tour or new album? Stella Harmony, a global pop sensation, is facing a career-defining decision. Should she embark on an 18-month stadium tour or stay home to write and record a new album? Each path has major financial and strategic implications, and she’s looking for expert guidance to make the right move. There are two ways you can practice this case from RocketBlocks: 1?? Read the case Get a structured breakdown of the problem, with expert insights to guide your recommendations. 2?? Watch the mock interview See how industry professionals approach this challenge. The mock interview features Ashwin Shetty (ex-Bain, ex-Accenture) as the interviewer and Ben Wilson Bardalez (Alvarez & Marsal, University of Virginia Darden School of Business) as the candidate. Access both using the link in the comments below ??

Will John Deere’s robot landmower revolutionize landscaping? John Deere unveiled its latest innovation—an autonomous lawnmower designed to disrupt the landscaping industry. Now, the company has hired your firm to develop a market entry plan. There are two ways you can practice this case from RocketBlocks: 1?? Read the case Get a structured breakdown of the problem, with expert insights to guide your recommendations. 2?? Watch the mock interview Get an idea of how industry experts approach the case. The video features Ben Wilson (Director at Alvarez & Marsal, University of Virginia Darden School of Business) as the candidate and Rob Reiling (ex-McKinsey Engagement Manager, Portfolio Management at Opendoor) as the interviewer. Access both using the link in the comments below ??

?? Has Lululemon lost its hype? After years of explosive expansion, lululemon’s sales growth has slowed. Leadership wants answers: What’s causing the slowdown, and how can they get back to strong growth? In this consulting practice case, you’ll help Lululemon reclaim its title as the queen of athleisure. There are two ways you can practice this case from RocketBlocks: 1?? Read the case Get a structured breakdown of the problem, with expert insights to guide your recommendations. 2?? Watch the mock interview See how industry professionals approach this challenge. The mock interview features Christopher MacRae Ham (energyRe, ex-Boston Consulting Group (BCG)) as the interviewer and Alvaro Bardalez (ex-Accenture, Walmart México) as the candidate. Access both using the link in the comments below ??