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Sep 2023
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27. 6 Beginner mistakes that will WRECK ...

JULIO AND BRUNO FROM CRAFTING CASES
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In this episode of The Case Interview Podcast, Bruno and Julio talk about 6 beginner case prep mistakes that will WRECK your preparation. If you're just starting to prepare for your management consulting interviews, this might be exactly what you need to save one, two, maybe even three months that could be wasted on the wrong things. They will talk about... ... Show More
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