Objective vs. Perceived Value
In school, if you get 95 out of 100 questions correct, you get a 95% score. Much of childhood education grading is done on an
November 20, 2019
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Fact vs. Opinion
One of the first lessons every first-year at McKinsey is taught is the difference between a fact and an opinion. The worst thing you could
November 17, 2019
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Using Case Interview Prep for Non-Consulting Offers
Here are a couple of success stories received from readers who used case interview preparation techniques for securing an offer outside of consulting. Success Story: I
November 13, 2019
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Booz Offer with Medical Background
This F1Y offers tips based on his experience going through the case interview process and securing an offer from Booz Allen Hamilton — after deciding
November 13, 2019
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80/20 Rule to Get an Offer
This success story comes from a McKinsey new hire from a non-target school who gives tips on getting an interview, and explains how to use
November 13, 2019
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Bioengineer to Consultant
Success Story: A year ago I was a Civil Engineering student that was originally admitted as a bioengineer. Long story short, I had no aspirations
November 13, 2019
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Case Interview Example – Solving a Case Step by Step
The following is an example of a real-life case a student received and my advice on how to go about
Estimation Question
Case Interview Example – Estimation Question and Answer I was asked the following management consulting estimation question by a McKinsey
That’s Not My Job
In a lot of big companies, you’ll hear a lot of people say, “That’s not my job.” The world is
Case Interview Practice Tip – Practice in Everyday Life
Here is apractice tip from a CaseInterview.com student about how to practice cases in everyday life. This is a great
Practicing Problem Structuring in Case Interviews
To practice problem structuring in a case interview I recommend practicing the process of setting a hypothesis and devising an issue
How to Develop a Case Interview Practice Routine
Below is a success story I recently received from a CaseInterview.com student about the success they had using a set
Tips for Case Interview Mastery
There are lots of little things that separate a candidate who does a good job on a case vs. an excellent job.
Case Interview Practice Tip – Record Yourself and Listen to Your Performance
Recently a CaseInterview.com student sent me this case interview practice suggestion about recording and then analyzing your own performance in
Drawing a Line
A question came up the other day during the office hours I held for members of my Inner Circle mentorship
Diversified Self-Identity
When you take a finance class, you learn the principle of asset diversification. Diversification means you’re able to maximize your