89: Communication does not mean FIT/PEI
We try to get our clients to understand that they are always being assessed for fit. Yet, many only pay attention to image and communication during the formal FIT/PEI interviews and then relapse into ...
21 Aug 201211min
88: McKinsey Corporate Finance
Finding practice material for corporate finance cases is practically impossible outside Firmsconsulting. We have prepared this podcast outlining a training strategy any listener could follow should th...
15 Aug 201216min
87: Five Phrases to Avoid
Communication and image in a case interview is governed by both what you say and how you say. It is true that how you say something tends to carry more weight. However, in some case, certain phrases s...
9 Aug 201215min
86: Using Storytelling In Cases
Storytelling is a very powerful technique to ensure someone remembers you after an interview. In fact, even when we screen people at Firmsconsulting today, we use this technique I applied as a partner...
3 Aug 201225min
85: Harsh Partners
Being a young business analyst or associate on the receiving end of blunt and harsh feedback from a partner is a very jarring experience. However, it is also somewhat of a compliment. I never understa...
28 Jul 201225min
84: Anecdotes on Poor Networking Calls
In this podcast we have listed some of the most common and most significant networking mistakes made by candidates. Since many of these have been made by clients, we have had an opportunity to discuss...
22 Jul 201218min
83: Difference between Learning and Practicing
99% of clients misunderstand learning and practicing. At its essence, you cannot practice McKinsey cases until you learn McKinsey cases. Most candidates start of their case interview preparation by re...
16 Jul 201210min
82: Sanity Checking Estimations in Cases
Many candidates forget to sanity-check their calculations in a case. That is a bad idea. Without a sanity-check there is no way to meaningfully assess the accuracy of your answer. More important, how ...
10 Jul 20125min
