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854: Important case interview elements to consider (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we talk about important case interview elements to consider. Analyzing customers, competitors and the market: 3 areas which must always be considered in cases, even when it is not clear why. In ... Show More

9m 51s

Apr 27

853: Brainstorming with definitions (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we talk about brainstorming with definitions. Brainstorming is very difficult and a crucial skill to have when solving cases, especially with McKinsey where the interviewer will constantly ask ... Show More

5m 25s

Apr 22

852: Giving interviewers benefit of the doubt (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we talk about the importance of you, the candidate, never ever giving the interviewer the benefit of the doubt, why this is vital, how to do this in a case and the improvement it will immediate ... Show More

8m 57s

Sep 2022

277: The one thing every consulting case study must produce (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we discuss one important thing every consulting case study must produce. Enjoying our podcast? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo Subscribe to FIRMSconsulting's Yo ... Show More

8m 33s

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

9m 53s

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 42s

Jul 2022

257: Professional values on studies (Strategy Skills classics)

<p>For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we will talk about general professional values or etiquette that consultants should apply during an engagement. We specifically discuss things that consultants sometimes do on studies that may alienate the client. ... Show More

16m 2s

Mar 2024

S13E16: Navigating a Bain Case Interview (with an Ex-Consultant)

Send us Fan MailJuliane Hoss spent 3 years in Bain & Company's Johannesburg, South Africa office working in the Private Equity Group and on large transformation projects.Today, she joins us to provide an insider look at how Bain conducts case interviews. Throughout the case, she ... Show More

46m 4s

Jul 2023

S11E5: Overview of Management Consulting Interviews

Send us Fan MailIn this snippet from a recent Black Belt training call, Jenny Rae outlines what to expect in the consulting interview process, plus: Key case interview differences between firmsHow many rounds of interviews to expectDifferent types of cases5 parts of the case inte ... Show More

24m 25s

Jun 2024

S14E8: Why do companies use case interviews?

Send us Fan MailWhy do consulting firms - and other corporate employers, from Fortune 500 companies to startups - use case interviews in the hiring process?If you’re applying to a McKinsey or Capital One or Deloitte, you’ll likely need to prepare for a case.In this episode, Jenny ... Show More

9m 53s

May 2024

S14E5: BCG Case Interview Example with 2 Bain Consultants - CookieCo

Send us Fan MailThis is a BCG case interview walkthrough with Edward Collinson (incoming-Bain) and Jenny Rae Le Roux (ex-Bain). The case is a BCG-style candidate-led case using the Profitability framework. If you're curious to see how an expert drives a full case from start to fi ... Show More

30m 14s

Oct 2019

[001] „Solve the case“ is the completely wrong mindset for the consulting interview

<p>Most preparations for interviews at a consulting firm like McKinsey, BCG or Bain focus on solving the case interview. While the case is an important part, a mindset that focuses on „I need to solve the case to get an offer“ leads you down the wrong path. Learn a better approac ... Show More

10m 26s

Nov 2019

[023] Make the case interview a fun dance between you and the interviewer by learning these simple steps

We are moving into the case interview, the most critical part of the interview process, today. With mindset training to get your ready to actually prepare for it instead of procrastinating until the last minute. listen to this podcast episode to get yourself ready and brace yours ... Show More

13m 51s

574: Six priorities for case interviews ...