logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2012
12m 8s

106: Invisible Presentation Technique

StrategyTraining.com & FirmsConsulting.com
About this episode
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
Up next
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
Jun 29
867: Be a professional, don't be a business person (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
What is your understanding of the consulting culture or philosophy? What do you think defines and separates the top consulting firms from the others? For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we spoke about the real culture of consulti ... Show More
24m 50s
Jun 24
866: Sanity Checking Estimations in Cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
Many candidates forget to sanity-check their calculations in a case. That is a bad idea. Without a sanity-check there is no way to meaningfully assess the accuracy of your answer. More important, how you perform the sanity check is the key. All sanity-checks must involve the redu ... Show More
6m 41s
Recommended Episodes
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
Oct 2021
S5E5: Mock Case Interview: Unstructured Case
Send us Fan MailLast week, we gave an overview of unstructured case interviews. Typically seen in a final round and given by a Principal or Partner, these interviews are often an unexpected curveball for candidates. Make sure you're prepared for these types of interviews by liste ... Show More
48m 42s
Sep 2025
S20E2: 4 Framework Mistakes That Wreck Case Interviews
Send us Fan MailBuilding a strong case framework is the foundation of consulting interview success. But most candidates sabotage themselves with simple, avoidable mistakes. In this episode of Strategy Simplified, Jenny Rae breaks down the 4 most common framework errors and shows ... Show More
8m 4s
Oct 2024
S15E11: Identifying Key Problem Drivers In A Case Interview
Send us Fan MailDo you struggle with identifying key problem drivers in a case interview? In today's episode, Namaan Mian defines what key drivers are and 3 ways to consistently identify key problem drivers in a case interview so you can solve your cases and land the offer.Lookin ... Show More
11m 44s
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
Jan 2021
S3E6: Capital One Case Interview Example
Send us Fan MailA PhD candidate attempts to solve a Capital One case interview. Can he crack the case, or will he crack under the pressure of a live audience and time constraints? You'll have to listen to find out! The case involves a lot of tough math and some great brainstormin ... Show More
1 h
May 2021
How to prepare for a job interview
Preparing for an interview can be time-consuming and frustrating. In this episode, I show you a simple, five-step approach to help you convince the interviewer that you are the right candidate for the job. Visit www.InterviewPreparationSimplified.com for a transcript of this epis ... Show More
6m 42s
Oct 2025
The Invisible Dimension of Sales
Send us Fan MailBill Caskey poses a challenging question: If you disappeared from your prospect's world tomorrow, would they feel the loss? In this introspective solo episode, he explores the "invisible dimension" of sales—the deeper level where prospects evaluate not just your s ... Show More
5m 58s