McKinsey, BCG, Bain and Roland Berger use similar but not the same case styles. Within even one firm, styles may differ. Each firm uses a very different interview style. We discuss the different styles to expect and how to handle the questions you will encounter. We also rank the difficulty of the cases from each firm. Expect some counter-intuitive ordering.
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
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
10m 35s
Jan 2025
515: McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, PwC et al. Consulting Job Application Office Selection
<p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Today, we will answer a common question about how to determine office location preference to include on the consulting job application with firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain and when applying to firms lik ... Show More
16m 12s