132: So-What Rule for FIT And Writing
When thinking through a possible FIT / PEI or cover letter response, most candidates settle on the first idea that comes to mind. Future edits of this idea do not alter the idea, but merely rearrange ...
6 Touko 20135min
131: Interviewers Do Not Hate Frameworks
That is true. It is myth interviewers do not hate frameworks in case interviews. Interviewers dislike the way the framework is introduced and used by the candidate. Most candidates memorize a framewor...
30 Huhti 20134min
130: How To Treat Your Case Partner Well
Your case practice partner is the most important ally you have as you prepare. The problem is that most people completely squander this advantage. They tend to be unclear about their level of preparat...
24 Huhti 20135min
129: Offering Case Solutions Too Early Hurts You
Candidates sometimes prefer to be cautious and offer a solution earlier rather than waiting to fully flesh out the drivers and key issues in a case. The problem with this approach is that if you offer...
18 Huhti 20135min
128: Productivity is core operations
In brainstorming the interviewer is looking for your approach to define an objective function, understand the direct drivers of the function, prioritize the drivers and explain how to manipulate them....
12 Huhti 20134min
127: Merging BCG and McKinsey Approaches
Merging the BCG and McKinsey approach, elegantly. This is a simple discussion on how to merge both approaches so you do not need to worry about learning different techniques. One caveat, as explained ...
6 Huhti 20135min
126: Career Rotation vs. Progression
Candidates always want to show improvement on their resumes in the months leading up to their applications. For those working in industry or rival consulting firms, showing leadership and career devel...
31 Maalis 20134min
125: Estimation = Brainstorming = Structures
We always teach clients estimation technique first, followed by brainstorming technique and finally full case technique. There is a simple reason for this, which is explained in this podcast. Estimati...
25 Maalis 20135min
