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Aug 2024
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S14E25: How much time do you REALLY need...

MANAGEMENT CONSULTED
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Send us a text Case interview prep is a serious time investment - but how many hours should you expect to spend preparing? After working with over 15,000 candidates, we’ve figured a few things out. In this episode, MC COO Namaan Mian shares our biggest learnings. You'll take away: The factors that affect your prep timelineHow many hours we recommend for cas ... Show More
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