Practical guides for consulting interview preparation. No fluff, just useful information.
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8 min readEverything you need to know about case interview preparation. What they test, how to practice, common mistakes.
20 min readInterview in 2-3 days? Priority-stacked prep when time is critical. What to focus on and what to skip.
10 min readHow McKinsey interviews differ. Interviewer-led format, PEI deep dives, and the Solve game.
15 min readDeep dive into the McKinsey Solve game. Red Rock Study, Sea Wolf modules, and what actually helps with preparation.
16 min readBCG interview format, the Casey chatbot assessment, and candidate-led case practice.
15 min readBain interview process, SOVA assessment, and what makes Bain interviews unique.
15 min readComplete guide to the Bain SOVA test. Numerical, verbal, and logical reasoning sections plus personality assessment.
14 min readDeloitte Strategy & Operations interview format, the Immersive assessment, and group case studies.
14 min readEY's strategy arm. PE-focused cases, group case interviews, online assessments, and transaction advisory expertise.
15 min readEurope's largest strategy firm. Candidate-led cases, written case interviews, and European market focus.
14 min readStrategy& interview process, PwC integration, and what makes this former Booz & Co. unique.
14 min readKnown for math-heavy cases. Financial services focus, quantitative rigor, and how to prepare.
14 min readWhen to use frameworks, when to build custom structures, and how to avoid the framework trap.
18 min readTechniques for fast calculations under pressure. Percentages, large numbers, and estimation.
12 min readMutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive. What it means and how to apply it.
10 min readMcKinsey PEI and behavioral interviews. How to structure stories and what interviewers look for.
15 min readHow to narrate calculations out loud. The 4-step framework for clear math communication and recovering from mistakes.
12 min readHow to practice cases without a partner. Component drills, self-casing, recording yourself, and AI practice.
14 min readHow to structure your closing recommendation. The ARRN framework for confident, structured conclusions.
14 min readManaging nerves under pressure. Science-backed techniques for pre-interview calm and mid-case recovery.
14 min readHow to estimate market sizes. Structure, assumptions, and common market sizing questions.
14 min readHow to evaluate market entry decisions. Market attractiveness, competitive analysis, and entry modes.
14 min readThe Ansoff Matrix and growth options. Market penetration, product development, expansion, and diversification.
16 min readMergers and acquisitions cases. Strategic rationale, synergies, valuation, and integration planning.
16 min readThe Pricing Triangle framework. Cost-based, competitive, and value-based pricing approaches.
15 min readProcess improvement and efficiency cases. Bottleneck analysis, metrics, and improvement levers.
15 min readHow to approach profitability cases. Revenue and cost analysis, common patterns.
12 min readReading guides is step one. Practice with constant feedback is how you actually improve.
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