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Oct 2023
16m 20s

The 12-hour drill got her a McKinsey job

JULIO AND BRUNO FROM CRAFTING CASES
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This clip is an excerpt of episode 03. Two amazing practice methods our most resourceful clients created, where Julio tells the stories of two case interview coaching clients who created their own methods to solve their specific struggles during their preparation. If you like it, I highly recommend you check out the full episode for more insights. -------- ... Show More
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