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Oct 2020
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S2E19: PwC Case Interview Walkthrough wi...

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Send us Fan Mail The best case interview practice is live practice with a partner (or a coach), along with feedback. That's exactly what we are bringing you with this PwC-style case walkthrough. Listen as Billy Oxley - a consulting candidate targeting multiple offers - runs through a fun mock case led by Jenny Rae (ex-Bain). Grab a pen and paper and do the ... Show More
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