838: Sanity Checking Estimations in Cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

Welcome to an interview with the author of REWIRED: The McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI, Kate Smaje. The book REWIRED delivers a road-tested, how-to manual that Mckinsey co...

9 Aug 202346min

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we speak about learning cases through listening and watching. When learning cases, it is far more effective to wa...

7 Aug 20235min

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we explain why neatness and writing style is so important. It is really surprising how little care candidates tak...

2 Aug 20235min

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we speak about mathematical precision. As counter-intuitive as this sounds, mathematical precision in cases hurts...

31 Juli 20235min

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we speak about communication skills. If you read forums worldwide everyone is obsessed with cracking the case. Ye...

26 Juli 20235min

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we speak about case details. Candidates are typically surprised to hear they have been declined for not providing...

24 Juli 20235min

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we speak about the so-what rule for FIT and writing. When thinking through a possible FIT / PEI or cover letter r...

19 Juli 20235min

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we speak about case solutions. Candidates sometimes prefer to be cautious and offer a solution earlier rather tha...

17 Juli 20236min