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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 […]
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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
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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
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You CANNOT get a job offer from a prestigious consulting firm if you cannot organize and communicate your thoughts using the MECE principle. But, use the MECE principle correctly, and you will: Solve complex problems like the ones you’ll have in case interviews. Communicate your ideas. For instance, during a fit or a case interview.
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This is the complete guide to boosting your case interview prep in 2023. In this in-depth guide, you’ll learn: How to effectively prepare for case interviews How to turn your case interviews into job offers How to avoid the mistakes that lead to rejection And lots more So, if you want to secure offers at
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Do you struggle with market sizing questions? This can include: How to start the case? Which clarifying questions to ask? How to organize my thoughts and build an issue tree? Which assumptions to make? Do I have to check if my estimate makes sense? If yes, how? Answering a market sizing question (or guesstimates) can
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Do you want to get access to over 280 free case interview examples (with answers)? If you have interviews planned at McKinsey, The Boston Consulting Group, or any other consulting firm, you are probably looking for case interview examples. So, to help you prepare, I have compiled a list of 280 free case interview examples: Over 30 free
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Congratulations! You managed to have an interview scheduled with your dream Consulting firm. Whether it is McKinsey, the Boston Consulting Group, or Bain & Company, you successfully went through the resume screening and you have an interview planned in a couple of weeks. And now let’s jump in time. Your interview is scheduled in 3
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Do you know what top consulting firms’ favorite tool to select only top candidates is? You got it. That’s the famous and feared case interview. Aka, case study or problem-solving interview. But what is a case interview? You’re about to find out. Moreover, do you know: How is the case interview process structured? What are
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