Case interview

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

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

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

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

In this article, you’ll find 16 case interview tips to help you land a job in Consulting.  All interviews with top consulting firms are divided into 3 parts: the fit interview, the case interview, and the opportunity for the candidate to ask questions.  During a case interview, the interviewer asks you to solve a complex