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Virtual Case Interview

Virtual Case Interview

Doing a virtual case interview has become likely in the post Covid-19 world. They actually weren't uncommon before, for remote candidates, but now a lot of firms are doing case…

What are Behavioral Interviews?

What are Behavioral Interviews?

Key Insights: What behavioral interviews are: They assess qualities case interviews cannot, such as cultural fit, communication skills, and the ability to turn experiences into compelling, meaningful stories. How to…

Probability Case Walkthrough - BCG Style

Profitability Case Walkthrough- BCG Style

Profitability cases are very common in case interviews. Many businesses are looking to consultants to guide them toward increased profitability. That of course means firms are looking for candidates to…

No Case Interview Experience? Start Here

A question we frequently receive from readers is, “Where should I start if I have no experience with case studies or case interviews?” It’s a great question, and we’re all…

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Practice Case Interviews: How To Prepare The Right Way

Practicing case interviews is arguably the most important part of successfully preparing for a management consultant interview. At the top consulting firms, competition is fierce. Watching videos and reading books…

McKinsey Middle East Careers

McKinsey Middle East Careers

Consultant Interview: How one consultant aced the McKinsey interview, broke in, and broke out again Are you interested in understanding more about McKinsey careers – from the McKinsey case interview…

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Case Interview: Complete Prep Guide (2026)

Key Insights: The Case Interview Is A High Stakes Audition: Consulting case interviews test both problem-solving and communication skills under pressure. Candidates must structure their thinking, analyze data, and deliver…

McKinsey PEI

McKinsey PEI: Personal Experience Interview

Key Insights: If you’re interviewing at McKinsey, you’ll quickly run into the McKinsey PEI (Personal Experience Interview). And it’s not your standard behavioral round. The McKinsey PEI is a separate,…

4 Key Types of Consulting Fit Interview Questions

4 Key Types of Consulting Fit Interview Questions You Must Prepare For

During an interview, it is common to be asked "Tell me about yourself." Even though you're mentally prepared for the question to be asked, suddenly your heart starts racing, your…

A Pre-MBA Internship at Deloitte

How Aaron Broke in: A Pre-MBA Internship at Deloitte

It's time for another installment in our Life as a Consultant series - where we feature interesting topics and great tidbits that highlight the nuances of the consulting game. (By…

From Stanford to McKinsey SE Asia…an undergrad’s tale of the PST and beyond

We had the privilege of working with an undergrad in the Fall of 2011 who successfully went from an F (failing in interviews with BCG) to an offer with McKinsey.…

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Rocking an IBM Interview from a Non-Target School

Ashley worked with us in the Fall to break into consulting from a non-target school. We started with a resume/cover letter edit, and later completed interview preparation. Ashley had a…