Category: Case Interview

Management consulting interview preparation – the new and improved guide

Here's a checklist that you should run through before any consulting interview. 80% of the advice applies across industries and job functions as well. Happy reading! Long before the interview...…

What’s the difference between 1st and 2nd round interviews?

Both interview rounds will have fit interview and case interview components. The 1st rounds will likely be less challenging, with less senior consultants. The 2nd rounds will be much tougher,…

Management consulting interviews: the 2 smartest case study techniques

This is the 3rd post in a series on management consulting interviews. Previous posts covered fit interviews and follow-up questions. In this post we'll cover two of the smartest case…

Management consulting interviews: the best follow-up question you can ask, plus 4 more

My first post in this series covered consulting fit interviews and the biggest mistake you can make. At the end of every consulting interview, the consultant will typically offer feedback…

Role play in consulting interviews: roundup of reader questions

Here's a roundup of reader questions - covering topics including role play consulting interviews, consulting interview dress code, consulting lingo, and cover letters. To start, I found an online copy…

10 Steps To Solve Any Sizing Question

Sizing questions are tough. They can be ambiguous, complex, and you're expected to present a sound solution with minimal data. The following are examples of sizing questions: "How many rounds…

Case Interview 101: Powerful Tips To Launch Your Success

In previous posts, we've discussed interviews, resumes, and the general recruiting process. Today, we want to touch upon one of the most important but often overlooked aspects of the interview…