Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we provide a framework for answering the infamous "What is your greatest weakness?" question in a fit interview. Learn what interviewers are looking for - and what they don't want to hear - when they ask this question. Links Black Belt interview prep program: JOIN THE PROGRAM Case Formulas Intensive: GRAB YOUR SEAT 1:1 In ... Show More
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S23E29: How to Build Business Acumen for Consulting
Send us Fan MailBuilding business judgment is learnable – most candidates just go about it the wrong way.Tauseef Charanya spent 10 years at BCG, conducted over 300 case interviews, and coached hundreds of candidates through the process. In this episode, he explains what business ... Show More
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S23E28: How to Use AI in Case Prep (And How Not To)
Send us Fan MailUsing AI for case prep? For most candidates, it's costing them the offer.McKinsey and Bain are already grading how you use AI in interviews this cycle.Most candidates ask AI for answers, skip the hypothesis, and accept whatever it hands back. That skips the exact ... Show More
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59: Please elaborate on a weakness, sample answer
In this series of podcasts we look at each of the typical McKinsey/BCG FIT/PEI questions and provide a typical answer. Note, that while replicating this approach and standard will help you, we caution you that the main test of fit is in handling the cross-examination of your answ ... Show More
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713: Please elaborate on a weakness, sample answer (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
In this series of podcasts we look at each of the typical McKinsey/BCG FIT/PEI questions and provide a typical answer. Note, that while replicating this approach and standard will help you, we caution you that the main test of fit is in handling the cross-examination of your answ ... Show More
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782: Sample answer to "Please elaborate on a weakness" (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
In this series of podcasts, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we look at each of the typical McKinsey/BCG FIT/PEI questions and provide a typical answer. Note, that while replicating this approach and standard will help you, we caution you that ... Show More
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Jun 2021
Let’s chat… interview skills - S1:E4
Do you have a job interview coming up? Looking for some top tips? Listen to this episode to hear Recruitment Senior Manager, Andrew, offer his expert interview advice. Whether it’s in person or a video interview, we’ve got you covered. To learn more about careers at PwC visit: ht ... Show More
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