Solving a case while talking an interviewer through your thinking (written or otherwise) is, for the interviewer, a little like trying to understand a presentation without seeing the slides. Or at the very least seeing untidy slides – that is, assuming your working sheets are messy. Here we talk through the anatomy of a case dialogue pointing out key mistake ... Show More
Jul 6
868: How to Network with a Senior Partner (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
Networking with a partner is counter-intuitive. It is much easier to network with a McKinsey / BCG partner for at least four reasons. First, partners always return emails. Second, partners are generally willing to take a call just to explore your profile. Third, partners are less ... Show More
12m 58s
Oct 2023
31. What is a case interview and why do consulting firms use them? (Case Interview 101)
In this episode of The Case Interview Podcast, Bruno and Julio talk about the misconceptions people have around case interviews, how they drive candidates in the wrong direction, and the right mindsets to have instead.They also bring up the scenarios case interviews are emulating ... Show More
34m 41s
Jun 2024
Bain interviewer puts Julio against the wall
This clip is an excerpt of episode 16. 5 Buzzwords to avoid in your case interviews, where we talk about 5 buzzwords that candidates use that instantly turn interviewers off, why they have this effect, and what you should do instead (to really impress your interviewer).---------- ... Show More
8m 53s
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
Sep 2021
Describe a conflict you have been involved in at work.
Interviewers often try to assess your conflict-resolution, collaboration and communication skills. In this episode, I will show you five simple steps to formulate a convincing answer to this question Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for a transcript of this episode, t ... Show More
6m 2s