98: 3 Phrases to Annoy An Interviewer
There are three phrases which create trouble in an interview: "I think that…" and "In my opinion…" and "But, if I look at my friends…" Not only are they defensive, and arrogant, they are also clear in...
14 Okt 201210min
97: Using Podcast Feedback
We produce a significant amount of podcasts with information on case interviews, PEI, FIT, brainstorming techniques etc. This information can be overwhelming and hard to prioritize for the typical lis...
8 Okt 20127min
96: Estimation Cases Should Ideally Be Imprecise
Many candidates are obsessed with generating correct answers in estimations they must make within cases or standalone estimation cases. This is a poor strategy. By obsessing about the final answer in ...
2 Okt 20127min
95: Stressful Interview Situations
This podcast examines the typical tell-tale signs candidates show when placed under stress in a case interview and offers suggestions on how to manage these situations. The key to managing this proble...
26 Sep 201216min
94: Consulting Rejections Are Not Equal All The Time
Being rejected from McKinsey and BCG is humbling, painful and possibly expensive exercise. The key is to carefully review your feedback since not all rejections are equal. Two people getting the same ...
20 Sep 20127min
93: Taking Resume Feedback
Taking resume feedback is one of the most fundamental steps as you begin your application process and case interview preparation. If done badly, no matter how well you practice for cases, you will not...
14 Sep 201215min
92: How to Network with a Senior Partner
Networking with a partner is counter-intuitive. It is much easier to network with a McKinsey / BCG partner for at least four reasons. First, partners always return emails. Second, partners are general...
8 Sep 201213min
91: Networking with More Junior Consultants
We use the terms junior consultants to loosely refer to anyone at the engagement manager level and below: senior associates, associates, consultants and analysts. Our history of working with 279 clien...
2 Sep 201211min
