A case competition is an interesting experience. Usually, you’re stuck in a room for a vast majority of the week (or day) with a small group of ambitious and hyper competitive individuals solving a big hairy business problem. Regardless of … Continue Reading
Management consulting is a decades old industry. And the case interview has been a consistent staple in the consulting recruiting process. Some firms, however, use what’s known as the “case presentation interview” to test candidates. They use this to test … Continue Reading
Case interview frameworks are a substantial component of preparing for the case interview. The goal isn’t to memorize frameworks, but to use them as a launching pad to creating your own. Gain a really solid understanding of the main case … Continue Reading
Net present value (NPV) is a concept that allows you to calculate the value of future cash flows at the present time. Finding this value is pretty straight forward using the Net Present Value formula. It’s possible to figure out … Continue Reading
Good intentions don’t always equal good follow-through. It seems like a no-brainer, but the quality of your case interview prep will determine your case interview performance. You must prepare, and be ready for what the case interview is going to … Continue Reading
The case interview is the ultimate challenge for the vast majority of candidates, unless you are born with some special kind of case cracking gift. Whether you’re just starting your preparations or whether you are 30 practice cases in, it’s … Continue Reading
MECE case framework example is great for understanding how to be MECE during your case interview. You must be able to structure your case in a way that demonstrates to your interviewer than you understand how to be mutual exclusive … Continue Reading
Though the case interview is the most important aspect of management consulting recruiting, don’t overlook the consulting fit interview. This is how consulting firms assess how you’ll interact with a Fortune 500 CEO client. After all, firms do not hire … Continue Reading
You’ve just gone through a grueling case interview and there are a few minutes left before you part ways with your interviewer. The tables have now turned, and it’s your turn to put your interviewer on the spot. But you … Continue Reading
The case interview is the biggest challenge consulting candidates must overcome to receive an offer. Most aspiring consultants are coveting an offer from the likes of McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and Deloitte. Though some are blessed with the innate talent to … Continue Reading