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11 must-know case interview frameworks
This is a complete guide to case interview frameworks. In this in-depth guide, you’ll learn: 11 must-know consulting frameworks to ace your case interviews How to use these frameworks in your case interviews And how to create custom frameworks Lots more So, if you want to land an offer from a top consulting firm, this guide is for you. Let’s dive right in. Table of Contents What are case interview frameworks? A case interview framework
Hypothesis-driven approach: the definitive guide
Imagine you are walking in one of McKinsey’s offices. Around you, there are a dozen of busy consultants. The word “hypothesis” would be one of the words you would hear the most. Along with “MECE” or “what’s the so-what?”. This would also be true in any BCG, Bain & Company office or other major consulting firms. Because strategy consultants are trained to use a hypothesis-driven approach to solve problems. And as a candidate, you must
The STAR framework revisited
Are you good at telling stories? Do you get to the point and include all the relevant details without rambling? Or do you tend to forget to mention some key context or struggle to tell an easy-to-follow narrative with a clear takeaway? What if you add the stress of a job interview with a $150k offer at stake? In today’s article, we will discuss how to build a well-structured story about your past work experience
16 case interview mistakes
The 100 meters is the most unfair race in track and field. One tiny mistake can cause a runner to lose a second (often 1/10 of a second) and miss a medal after years of intensive training. Can you imagine Akani Simbine lying in his bed and thinking over and over about his race and why he missed a medal by a ridiculous 0.04 seconds? Probably he was haunted by this race for weeks, if
Chefs vs. Cooks
Anne-Sophie Pic grew up at her family’s restaurant, Maison Pic. In 1992, aged 23, she returned to Maison Pic to train under her father, Jacques Pic, to become a chef. Sadly, he died three months later, and Anne-Sophie decided to leave the kitchen to focus on the business aspect of Maison Pic. Three years later, Maison Pic lost its third Michelin star. Anne-Sophie felt she had lost “her father’s star,” and she returned to the kitchen
[mini-course] A better way to start your case interview
There is a lot of misleading information online about how to open a case: Paraphrase the case prompt (aka repeat information your interviewers already know). Ask a maximum of 3 clarifying questions. End by asking if there is any other objective you should know. But there is a better way to open a case: Add business colors. Take the lead. Ask clarifying questions (as much as necessary). Do a smart recap. Here’s the truth: How