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Case preparation Focusing on The Core: Mock Interviews

Most recent answer on Jul 31, 2022

Francesco

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Hi Dimitrios, Q: Are we supposed to solve our selected case before the meeting with another candidate or should we do it live with no preparation? It depends. If you act as the interviewer: definitely read it in advanc ... (read entire answer)

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How to ask for mock interviews from unacquainted consultants?

Focusing on The Core: Mock Interviews

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My recommendation is to ask them if their consulting firm / office offers mock interviews. They may offer themselves to do one, or point you to someone in their firm who is doing that. But make sure you are not doing mo ... (read entire answer)

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BCG BCG Case Interview Focusing on The Core: Mock Interviews MBB

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Ex-McKinsey / 100% offer rate / LBS / Principle driven / Real case/ If you get the interview, you should get the offer!

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Ex-McKinsey / 100% offer rate / LBS / Principle driven / Real case/ If you get the interview, you should get the offer!

Hi there. It is a quite common practice for MBB, if they have capacity for it. They want to make sure the interviewee knows what he/she is getting into before interviewing with the actual consultants. I've done this ... (read entire answer)

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preplounge cases are way too long and not helpful for the interviews :(

Focusing on The Core: Mock Interviews

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Hi Fatih, I'm sorry to hear about your negative experience. I know that solving cases can be boring sometimes. The thing is, the more you practice, the easier it gets for you to grasp the whole picture and to concentr ... (read entire answer)

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