I have been practicing with the 2021 MBB Peter K book and CasePrepared, but I'm wondering what the quality of most of the AI tools are out there for interviewing practice.
I know nothing beats a real person and etc but I can't have access to a knowledgeable case partner all the time so AI has been helpful. I tried mbb ai but I didn't like it / didn't function well so I'm wondering what alternatives are out there and if they're useful.
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Similar to what you see with GenAI adoption in the workplace, such tools benefit the experts a lot more than they do beginners. They are likely more helpful to coaches than they would for candidates, because coaches know exactly what to look for and when the outputs/simulations are impractical. So the tools could be a supplement, but never the core of your preparation. Coaches and peers are your best two resources.
Hi there,
AI has been making good progress in terms of giving feedback. And I would recommend you use it as an extra layer to your individual practice.
The issue with it is that it's confident even when it's wrong, which does happen rather often. So you might start picking up things which are not helpful for you and taking you in the wrong direction.
And on top of this, as you said, the human, expert element cannot yet be substituted by AI. Perhaps in the future.
Best,
Cristian
I agree with the comments above.
AI tools are not yet reliable enough to form the core of your case practice.
They are, however, a helpful supplement to your practice with coaches and peers.
Hi there,
Forget the case books and tools — seriously. They’re not the best place to start. If you want to build real skill, begin with mastering the five fundamentals:
Once these are solid, then move on to practicing full cases with others or using AI tools to boost your speed and quality. But only once the fundamentals are there — otherwise you’ll just reinforce bad habits.
Best
Alberto
hey there!
yes, a few AI case tools like ChatGPT-based partners or CaseNexus, are getting better for solo practice—great for brushing up math, brainstorming, or structuring. they’re fast, available anytime, and helpful for repetition. but biggest downside vs. real partners (like normal people/coaches) is they can’t really test your communication, pressure handling, or follow-up questions in a human way. Also, feedback from AI can be too generic or forgiving. So they’re a good supplement, but not a full replacement. use them in between real partner practice!
best, Alessa 😊
Haven't yet found one that is really that good. The day that AI becomes good enough to replace a reasoning human in person, thats the day consulting itself gets disrupted (with significant implications for applicants).. and by extension interviewing prep.
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