Interview Practice
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McKinsey & Company
McKinsey uses a distinctive interviewer-led case format with significant guidance from the interviewer. Each interview combines a Personal Experience Interview (PEI) with a case study. The interviewer actively guides the case discussion, presenting information sequentially and asking specific questions to evaluate problem-solving abilities.
- Interviewer guides the problem-solving process
- Strong emphasis on initial structure
- Quick mathematical calculations
- Focus on implementation considerations
- PEI in every interview
- Structured approach to evaluation
- Emphasis on clear communication
- Deep-dive into leadership experiences
Boston Consulting Group
BCG employs a candidate-led case interview format, focusing on hypothesis-driven problem solving. Cases typically include data analysis, chart interpretation, and strategic thinking. Each interview combines the case portion with behavioral questions about leadership and impact.
- Candidate-led problem solving approach
- Heavy emphasis on data and chart interpretation
- Hypothesis-driven frameworks
- Integration of behavioral and case elements
- Focus on implementation and practicality
- Quantitative rigor
- Strategic insight assessment
- Leadership evaluation throughout
Bain & Company
Bain combines both interviewer and candidate-led elements, with a focus on practical business judgment and results orientation. The process emphasizes real-world application and implementation feasibility.
- Mix of guidance and independence
- Focus on practical solutions
- Strong emphasis on market sizing
- Real-world business judgment
- Results-oriented approach
- Deep dive into implementation
- Commercial acumen testing
- Team fit evaluation
Roland Berger
Roland Berger emphasizes entrepreneurial thinking and European business context, combining structured analysis with creative problem-solving and a strong focus on sustainability and digital transformation.
- European business perspective
- Entrepreneurial approach
- Structured analysis
- Focus on innovation
- Sustainability emphasis
- Digital transformation lens
- Cross-border considerations
- Implementation focus
EY-Parthenon
EY-Parthenon combines structured cases with emphasis on industry expertise and practical solutions. The process focuses on real-world business challenges and implementation-oriented thinking.
- Industry-focused approach
- Balanced guidance level
- Emphasis on practical solutions
- Focus on implementation
- Data-driven decision making
- Sector-specific knowledge
- Value creation emphasis
- Operational feasibility
Monitor Deloitte
Monitor Deloitte combines Monitor's strategy heritage with Deloitte's implementation strength, focusing on executable strategy and practical solutions with industry context.
- Strategy-led approach
- Strong analytical framework
- Implementation focus
- Cross-industry expertise
- Data-driven insights
- Practical execution emphasis
- Industry context integration
- Change management focus