135: How to Run a Case Competition
We are not fans of case competitions. They do not teach the skills need by BCG and McKinsey nor do they matter when it comes to interviews. The dean of a European business school recently gave us cart...
24 Maj 201320min
134: Rise of Asian Female PhD Candidates
The rise of Asian female doctoral case candidates is one of the most important trends in management consulting. This is a large and dynamic group of case candidates who are underrepresented in consult...
18 Maj 201317min
133: Failing to Provide Sufficient Case Detail
Candidates are typically surprised to hear they have been declined for not providing sufficient details in a case interview. It usually surprises them since they believe they have provided more than e...
12 Maj 20134min
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 Maj 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 20134min
