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Feb 2012
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58: Rules for FIT and PEI Case Interview...

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In this podcast we outline some simple guidelines to use for McKinsey and BCG FIT/PEI cases. The objective is to know what each firm is for and then design the answer to address each of those points. The objective of FIT is not to deliver your life story. That is largely meaningless but unfortunately a common tactic used by many candidates. 
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