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879: Myths about management consulting (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

This general podcast describes some of the common misconceptions applicants and even practicing McKinsey/BCG consultants have about their own firms. It will be useful to anyone who wants to understand some of the broad themes and misunderstandings about the profession. Here are s ... Show More

12m 30s

Sep 9

878: Economic impact of poor business judgement (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss the economic impact of poor business judgement. The economic impact of poor business judgement, is a topic we managed every day as partners. Each time an associate made a poor "commo ... Show More

8m 18s

Sep 2

877: Changing practice styles manages uncertainty (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we speak about our practice styles. Over the course of the case interview training program, it becomes very important for us to change our coaching style. First, candidates become used to solvi ... Show More

5m 32s

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

48m 42s

Oct 2023

391: How to complete logical case studies? (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit one of the classics by Strategy Skills where we discuss how to complete logical case studies. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free downlo ... Show More

10m 25s

Sep 2025

S20E2: 4 Framework Mistakes That Wreck Case Interviews

Send us Fan MailBuilding a strong case framework is the foundation of consulting interview success. But most candidates sabotage themselves with simple, avoidable mistakes. In this episode of Strategy Simplified, Jenny Rae breaks down the 4 most common framework errors and shows ... Show More

8m 4s

Oct 2024

S15E11: Identifying Key Problem Drivers In A Case Interview

Send us Fan MailDo you struggle with identifying key problem drivers in a case interview? In today's episode, Namaan Mian defines what key drivers are and 3 ways to consistently identify key problem drivers in a case interview so you can solve your cases and land the offer.Lookin ... Show More

11m 44s

Sep 2022

S8E11: Bain-Style Case Interview Demo

Send us Fan MailWant to see how Bain & Company conducts case interviews? Today is your lucky day.In this session, you’ll see how a former Bain consultant (Pranav) runs a case interview and how a top candidate (Taylor) who recently accepted a BCG offer:Builds and communicates a fr ... Show More

47m 58s

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 4s

Sep 2024

S15E4: The 4 case interview chart mistakes to avoid

Send us Fan MailCharts and graphs are common in case interviews. But if you don't know what you're doing, you can do more harm than good.In this episode, Jenny Rae walks through the 4 key mistakes many candidates make when interpreting and analyzing case charts, plus, best practi ... Show More

5m 49s

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

57m 21s

Jun 2022

S7E12: Preparing for a Group Case Interview

Send us Fan MailGroup case interviews are a tough variation of the traditional case interview where the interviewer is watching how you operate in a team setting. In this episode, Jenny Rae (ex-Bain) shares what group case interviews are like and how to prepare.Additional LinksJo ... Show More

11m 48s

Apr 2024

438: Scenario planning's common problems (Strategy Skills classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Strategy Skills classic where we discuss scenario planning's common problems. Scenario planning / Scenario Analysis is a powerful tool in consulting. This is how to move from being a consultant to thinking and presenting like a ... Show More

9m 21s

651: Invisible presentation technique (C...