102: Religion, Politics, Culture etc.
When interviewing with a partner or associate from a different culture, it is very easy to say something which can offend a person. Our very own clients have said seemly innocent things only to have i...
7 Nov 201215min
101: Example of Poor Case Dialogue
Interviewers can only respond to what you say, and poor communication, like in this example, not only wastes time, but is a poor reflection on your candidacy. This is a crucial point to remember. No m...
1 Nov 201211min
100: Reading Data Exhibits in 4 Simple Steps
The right way to read a graph in a case interview and a set of graphics, is not to look for each insight, but to extract the overall message. Most candidates take enormous pride in reading every insig...
26 Okt 201210min
99: Three to Five Step Brainstorming Approach
Brainstorming is the core of a McKinsey case interview. It is tough to pass a case without brainstorming skills. The problem is that it is hard to find a definition and technique to brainstorm effecti...
20 Okt 20129min
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
