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Jan 7

836: How do you gain more experience? (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss how to gain more experience. Many candidates are declined with the suggestion to gain more work experience. Unfortunately, candidates take this feedback at face value. This podcast e ... Show More

11m 51s

Jan 5

835: Anecdotes on Poor Networking Calls (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

In this podcast we have listed some of the most common and most significant networking mistakes made by candidates. Since many of these have been made by clients, we have had an opportunity to discuss the mistakes, their motivations, the fall out and their response. Therefore, we ... Show More

17m 27s

Dec 29

834: Harsh Partners (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

Being a young business analyst or associate on the receiving end of blunt and harsh feedback from a partner is a very jarring experience. However, it is also somewhat of a compliment. I never understand this very, very important point until my mentor, a senior partner, pointed th ... Show More

24m 58s

Sep 2023

29. What to expect in consulting fit interviews (and McKinsey PEI)

In this episode you will learn what to expect in consulting fit interviews and in McKinsey PEI.Most people underestimate fit, and some overestimate it. Now it's time to learn the real deal.You will learn...What's behind every PEI and fit interviewThe differences between ... Show More

1h 10m

Apr 2023

04. The Consultant's Turing Test

In this episode, Bruno explains what the Consultant's Turing Test is and how to be prepared for it when your interviews come.-------------------------------If you've enjoyed this or previous episodes, the #1 thing you can do to help us promote the show is leaving a rati ... Show More

49m 34s

May 2023

08. The dumb questions that make you sound smart in case interviews

In this episode, Julio and Bruno talk about...The three types of seemingly dumb questions that actually make you sound smart to consultants Why these questions are seen as dumb by many candidates How they're crucial to the consultant's day-to-day job How not to overuse ... Show More

31m 14s

Jun 2023

15. The #1 mistake good candidates make in analytical questions

In this episode, we talk about the #1 mistake in analytical question that even the best candidates out there make, why it's such a big mistake, and exactly what you should do to avoid it.-------------------------------If you've enjoyed this or previous episodes, the #1 ... Show More

41m 27s

Nov 2023

"I spent 15 minutes on a calculation at a McKinsey first round interview"

This clip is an excerpt from episode 05. Case interview math: 4 myths that hold candidates back, where Julio debunks the 4 myths about case interview math that keep great candidates from getting their consulting offers. If you like it, I highly recommend you check out the full ep ... Show More

10m 7s

Nov 2023

Why senior partners ask dumb questions (and you should too)

This clip is an excerpt from episode 04. The Consultant's Turing Test, where Bruno explains what the Consultant's Turing Test is and how to be prepared for it in your interviews. If you like it, I highly recommend you check out the full episode for more insights. ------ ... Show More

8m 25s

Feb 2024

Why McKinsey, why Bain, why BCG? How to know if you're a good fit with the firm you're interviewing with

This clip is an excerpt of episode 20, where Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, about his career in McKinsey, his experience helping shape universities curricula to better develop students' problem-solving skills, and his opinion on how to ... Show More

6m 10s

Apr 2024

The problem with case interview books according to former McKinsey AP

This clip is an excerpt of episode 20, where Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, about his career in McKinsey, his experience helping shape universities curricula to better develop students' problem-solving skills, and his opinion on how to ... Show More

8m 24s

Jun 2024

S14E9: The 5 most common case interview questions you need to know

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1002655/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Getting a grasp on the most common case interview questions is fundamental to setting yourself up for success in the interview process, whether you’re interviewi ... Show More

9m 53s

Jul 2021

Tell me about a time you missed a deadline

Interviewers usually don't ask this question to find a weak spot they can hold against you. Instead, they want to find out more about your organizational skills, and most importantly, determine whether you take responsibility for your mistakes and learn from them. In this episode ... Show More

6m 6s

65: Discuss your analytic skills, sample...