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Oct 2020
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S2E17: McKinsey Case Interview Example

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Send us Fan Mail "How do I pass a McKinsey case interview?" It's a question we get all the time. In this virtual case walkthrough, MBA candidate Simon Popkin gets put through the ringer, McKinsey-style, in order to prep for upcoming interviews. Whether you have a McKinsey interview coming up, or are just curious what a McK-style case interview is like, you' ... Show More
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