Learn the Theory in the Case Interview Basics

Learn the case interview basics, practice with 200+ cases, and benefit from extensive test materials, and interactive self-study tools.

Starter's Guide to Case Prep

How to Start The Case Interview Preparation Conduct Mock Interviews with Peers and Coaches

Crack the Case Interview

Preparation for Case Studies Approaching a Case Interviewer-Led vs Candidate-Led Cases Note-taking in Case Interviews

Ace the Personal Fit Interview

Personal Fit Interview Key Questions in the Personal Fit Interview

Recruitment Tests in Consulting Interviews

BCG Online Case McKinsey Imbellus Game Bain Sova Test Pymetrics Game Assessment

Case Cracking

Identify Your Case Type

Market Sizing Market Entry Profitability Cases Growth Strategy M&A Cases Competitive Response Pricing Valuation Brainteaser

Structure Your Thoughts

Issue Tree MECE Principle Pyramid Principle Porter's Five Forces 4C Framework 4P Framework 2x2 Matrices and the BCG Matrix The Stacey Matrix Influence Model ADKAR Model McKinsey Growth Pyramid

Practice Your Basics

Charts and Data in Case Interviews Why Math Matters Math Skills Required in Case Interviews Fast Math Important Facts Correlation and Causality Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis ROI and ROAS

Business Concepts

Useful Business Analysis Tools

Pareto Principle ABC Analysis 7S-Framework of McKinsey The Capability Maturity Model (CMM) Break-Even Analysis Cost-Benefit Analysis Benchmarking Core Competencies SWOT Analysis The Value Chain The 5 Cs of Credit Product Life Cycle The Business Model Canvas The Balanced Scorecard The Cynefin Framework Kotter Change Management Model The Competing Values Framework The PESTEL Analysis for Consulting SMART Goals in Consulting Public Value Strategic Triangle GROW Model Hoshin Kanri Matrix

Common Terms of Business

Opportunity Costs The Tuckman Model Economy of Scale and Economy of Scope Servant Leadership Net Present Value - NPV Balance Sheet Design Thinking Income Statement Cash Flow Statement Supply and Demand Fixed & Variable Costs CAGR - Compound Annual Growth Rate The Scrum Framework: A Guide for Aspiring Consultants The Kanban Framework The Blue Ocean Strategy Lean Management Peter Principle Emotional Intelligence Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) DevOps Five Dysfunctions of a Team Kolb's Learning Circle Interpersonal Communication Six Sigma The Role of the Hypothesis in Consulting The Roots and Effects of Inflation Learning Organization Theory of Planned Behavior Situational Leadership Theory of Constraints Herzbergs 2-Factor Theory Capability-Based Planning Unique Value Proposition (UVP)

Case Interview Basics

In our Case Interview Basics we have put together everything you need to know about case interviews in various articles. Our primary goal is to equip you with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and best-practice methodologies that enable you to crack any single case you can think of. In total, you can read through 50 relevant articles that are categorized in the subject areas:

In Interview First Aid we have gathered the most important information about the interview in general (cases, personal fit, analytical tests such as PST).
Within Case Cracking we provide you with concrete advice about specific case types (e.g. market sizing) and introduce priceless tools that allow you to perfectly structure your case.
The area Business Concepts includes proven analyses that help you solve all kind of problems. In addition, you can find a glossary about business terms that are commonly used.

These areas combined cover all nuances within a case interview so that you should master all the basics once you fully completed our Case Interview Basics.