Has anyone had an issue with focus (i.e. making careless errors in structuring, forgetting to read chart exhibits, reading a math variable but not fully internalizing it)
I'm having issues with this for months and despite doinfg more drills/trying to be more mindful, I find that I constantly make these erorrs
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
What is your mental map and sequences when going through a case? have you ensured that you can recall them properly, with consistency? Practice on your own, and notice what elements you constantly miss - then repeat that with a partner in simulated settings of (at ease, stress, false comfort)
Rinse and repeat
Hello,
In my view, there are two key aspects to this:
Mental: You might be overthinking, focused on the stakes of the interview, feeling pressure about being judged by the interviewer, or worried about making mistakes. The key is to stay in the present and only focus on the task at hand. Try to approach it as if you’re discussing a topic with a friend at a coffee shop in a calm, focused, and conversational way.
Technical: It's all about repetition (without compromising on quality). The more cases and drills you complete, the more familiar you become with the “universe” of case types and common exhibits, reducing the chance of being caught off guard. I recommend tracking your mistakes and feedback received over time to self-assess and identify recurring patterns.
Hope this helps, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
I think the best way to eliminate these careless errors is to have a 'system' or checklist of things you tick off mentally when approaching a math/chart question. That way, you can be sure you haven't missed something.
Happy to discuss further what this looks like if helpful.
Hi there,
That's a great question.
Honestly, there could be countless reasons and the only way to figure out what is going on specifically with you is to see you in action.
Still, the most common one that I see is that candidates rush. The average candidate believes that speed is super important during consulting interviews, and they end up not taking sufficient thinking time, or, even more common, trying to do everything at once (for instance, in calculation questions doing logic + computations + communication all at once, which is a recipe for disaster).
So my suggestion would be to slow down and that should already help. If it still continues, feel free to reach out and we can diagnose it together.
Best,
Cristian
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