Hi,
there are 3 aspects of the application process you have to focus on:
I have helped tens of candidates in setting it up, feel free to text me for other customized tips.
Hope it helps,
Antonello
Hi,
I recommend the following approach:
1) Start with "Case in point" book - you can download this book for free everywhere. It's not the best guide on how you should approach the cases, however, it will give you the basic understanding.
2) Start practicing cases with partners here or find them locally. !!! Find experienced partners or coaches who can provide a good feedback!!!
3) Purchase and read Viktor Cheng Book (Amazon Kindle store) and listen to LOMS (his website). I recommend to reread the book and listen to LOMS every 15 cases. Every time, having more experience, you’ll be finding something new.
4) Practice fast math
5) Below you can find a list of the most common case types and some high-level recommendations on structuring:
6) Also, I would try to focus on the most common industries in the following priority(sorted by probability of getting a case): 1-retail and CPG; 2-airlines; 3-Telecom; 4-banking; 5-natural resources; 6-tech
7) ! Important: don't forget about the FIT interview part. Crafting you stories and backups stories will require a couple of weeks!
PS
Here is a good list of articles regarding the different parts of the case:
1) Start with clarifying questions:
https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/clarifying-questions-1786#a3956
2) Communicating while structuring. Here is a long post by me on how to communicate the structure during the case study
3) Using hypothesis. I made a post about hypothesis here:
4) Communicating while making calculations:
5) Communicating during the analysis of graphs / tables
6) Communicating while having questions on creativity
7) Communicating your conclusion. You can find a good example I've posted here:
8) Communicating your FIT stories
Use the top-down approach while communicating your stories. "The Pyramid Principle" is the must-read by ex McKinsey on this topic.
I recommend using the STAR framework:
Best!
Hello!
Once you have secured your interview, 100% of your focus should be in preparing both FIT and Business Case -don´t understimate the 1st one, since it´s equally important-.
Fot this, leverage the classical resources, starting for the ones in this page (e.g., casing with other candidates and coaches, math tool, etc.)
Good luck,
Clara
Hello,
The Case interview structure will be the following:
I always stress the importance of the Fit Interview that is often underestimated by the candidate.
To be prepared for the interview, first of all check and refine your CV, building a strong story telling that can enlight your strengths. Regarding the business case, it's fundamental to practice a lot with other people (candidates or coaches) in order to develop those soft skills that are fundamental to crack the case.
Feel free to contact me if you want to discuss this more in detail.
Best,
Luca
I think format of the interviews is similar to that of MBB , if not as structured. Happy to do a free case and fit interview if that'll help.