logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2022
14m 35s

525: Sample answer for "Talk me through ...

StrategyTraining.com & FirmsConsulting.com
About this episode
tail spinning
Up next
Yesterday
872: Are you a consulting leader?
Many of us rely on titles to determine if we becoming leaders in a consulting firm. This podcast provides a more important of definition of consulting leadership: who does the consulting firm turn to in times of crises and how do they do so? In fact, you will see that a leader in ... Show More
11m 32s
Jul 20
871: Myth of the Technology Strategy Study (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
Readers in other sectors like financial services, energy, retail, automotive etc., make a massive mistake when looking at the technology strategy study training we have up on the site. They assume that the study will not train them about corporate strategy since it is about corpo ... Show More
5m 13s
Jul 15
870: Strategy Insight Ratio (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
Young consultants make some very common mistakes when they start out, and I explain how to use the strategy insight ratio to correct these problems. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/Ove ... Show More
10m 31s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2025
S19E22: 5 Most Common Case Interview Questions and How to Ace Them
Send us Fan MailToo many candidates spend their prep time chasing rare case interview curveballs. The truth is, most interviews follow a predictable pattern. Over 95% of cases include the same five question types.In this episode, we break down exactly what they are and how to han ... Show More
9m 46s
Oct 2022
S8E14: Fit Interviews: Predictable Questions (2/4)
Send us Fan MailContinuing our mini-series on fit/behavioral interview prep brings us this discussion on Predictable Questions. Neglecting to prepare for these questions could be detrimental to your hopes for an offer.Additional LinksBook a 1-hour session with an MBB coach to pre ... Show More
17m 17s
Jan 2023
312: Handling client's difficult questions (Strategy Skills classics)
For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we address how to answer difficult questions raised by the client during an executive workshop or another type of client's executive group meeting. We start with discussing the right mindset any consultant requires t ... Show More
15m 10s
Mar 2022
S6E16: Last Minute Case Interview Tips
Send us Fan MailIf you have a case interview coming up and you don't have weeks or months to prepare, this episode is for you. We go over exactly what you can - and should - do to get ready for an interview next week.Listen to the end where we answer two listener questions: If I ... Show More
20m 51s
Apr 2022
S6E25: Case Presentation Interviews
Send us Fan MailJust got a notice that you'll face a case presentation interview (sometimes known as a written case interview)? You're in luck. In this episode, Stephanie covers everything you need to know about the presentation case interview, including:What it is (0:26)What ski ... Show More
17m 46s
Jun 2024
S14E9: The 5 most common case interview questions you need to know
Send us Fan MailGetting a grasp on the most common case interview questions is fundamental to setting yourself up for success in the interview process, whether you’re interviewing at McKinsey, Capital One, or Amazon.Today, we’ll cover the 5 most common questions you should be pre ... Show More
10m 35s
Jun 2024
S14E12: Cracking the PwC Case Interview
Send us Fan MailIf you've got a PwC case interview coming up, this episode answers every question you might have:Is a PwC case different from a Strategy& case?How does the PwC case stack up to MBB case interviews? Is it more or less difficult? Interviewer-led or candidate-led?How ... Show More
10m 33s
Oct 2021
S5E5: Mock Case Interview: Unstructured Case
Send us Fan MailLast week, we gave an overview of unstructured case interviews. Typically seen in a final round and given by a Principal or Partner, these interviews are often an unexpected curveball for candidates. Make sure you're prepared for these types of interviews by liste ... Show More
49m 24s
Aug 2021
S4E22: How to Answer "Why the Firm" in Fit/Behavioral Interviews
Send us Fan Mail90% of people answer "Why the firm" incorrectly in fit/behavioral interviews. Want to be part of the 10%? Listen to this episode for insights that will change the way you think about your answers. LinksSchool Subscription Platform: LEARN MOREInterview Prep Help: S ... Show More
7m 18s
Oct 2020
S2E17: McKinsey Case Interview Example
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 ... Show More
58m 3s