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Most recent answer on Feb 27, 2024
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Gero
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gave the best answer on Feb 25, 2024
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Hello there, Thank you for bringing this question to the forum. I will be brutally honest: The question is built on wrong premises and indicates a misleading focus in your preparation. Perhaps I can help to clarify. Wha ... (read entire answer)
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Stuck at Math/Quantitative and What to Calculate in Consulting Cases

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Most recent answer on Jan 15, 2024
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Hi Anonymous, From what you described, it seems like you are having issues to determine the central question you are solving for.  If you agree, a best practice is to clarify the question / issue with the interviewer ea ... (read entire answer)
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on Jan 15, 2024 on Jan 15, 2024
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Structure and Brainstorm in the McKinsey style interviews

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Most recent answer on Oct 25, 2023
The best answer (on Oct 17, 2023) is from:
Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Oct 17, 2023
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I do strongly recommend a coaching session to really take your structuring to the next level - it's very very hard to go from good to great in this category without help. This is especially true if you're tryi ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 25, 2023 on Oct 25, 2023
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What are the types of cases one can possibly expect from the sustainability space? Especially for McKinsey rounds, since the firm has a growing focus on the same in the recent times?

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Most recent answer on Oct 24, 2022
The best answer (on Oct 10, 2022) is from:
Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
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gave the best answer on Oct 10, 2022
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hi there, Generally, McKinsey interviews are always about the process and your thinking, rather than what you know about a certain topic. Yet it makes sense to become familiar with a couple of topics that can guide your ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 24, 2022 on Oct 24, 2022
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Sustainability cases McKinsey

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Question edited on Oct 13, 2022
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Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Oct 13, 2022
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Hi there, This is an ever-increasing theme! That said, please be careful with your approach. You're saying “Mckinsey cases in x, therefore I need to prepare x”. But, remember, you can get any case. You are going down th ... (read entire answer)
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Case interview prep

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Most recent answer on Aug 31, 2022
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Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
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gave the best answer on Aug 31, 2022
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! Best of luck with those results! My honest advice, and what helped me very very much years ago, is not to rush in the interview prep. This is a hard enough process and super competitive, you simply can't do it in ... (read entire answer)
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on Aug 31, 2022 on Aug 31, 2022
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Unstaffed

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Most recent answer on Jun 15, 2022
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Hani
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Senior Consultant and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA
Hani
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gave the best answer on Jun 08, 2022
Senior Consultant and All-star Interviewer at OW | Ex-S& | 5+ years in the Middle East |300+ Interviews | INSEAD MBA
Hi there, This is a completely normal situation to be in as a new joiner, especially in downtime periods.  As a new joiner getting a project is difficult as you haven't consistently proven yourself to the teams and staf ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 15, 2022 on Jun 15, 2022
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Networking with leadership

Actively preparing for upcoming interviews with Mckinsey AT Kearney & Bains. Looking to take and give great feedback. BCG Technology advantage BCG online case Client and MBB frameworks mckinsey Imbellus McKinsey PST
Most recent answer on Jun 14, 2022
The best answer (on Jun 13, 2022) is from:
Eishan
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Helping consulting aspirants crack the case interview and achieve thier dream job. Bain I LBS MBA I Uber I Bloomberg
Eishan
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gave the best answer on Jun 13, 2022
Helping consulting aspirants crack the case interview and achieve thier dream job. Bain I LBS MBA I Uber I Bloomberg
I would use a few possible approaches.1. Network with the leadership on your cases, and learn about their practices and the work they do. 2. Network by email/ zooms with partners in areas that you are very interested in ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 14, 2022 on Jun 14, 2022
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Should I give up the interview from McKinsey ?

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Most recent answer on Apr 22, 2022
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Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
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gave the best answer on Apr 21, 2022
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hey there, If you have never done a case and only a week to prepare it's going to be tough, especially for McKinsey. I'd approach it the following way: Ask them politely to reschedule again since you are not prepared ye ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 22, 2022 on Apr 22, 2022
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McKinsey - 1st round Interview

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Most recent answer on Mar 01, 2022
The best answer (on Feb 27, 2022) is from:
Florian
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Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Florian
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gave the best answer on Feb 27, 2022
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hi Simona, That is the wrong way to approach the McKinsey interview. McKinsey has moved away from typical business cases and traditional frameworks as described in most case books and the focus is rather on creative cas ... (read entire answer)
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Leaving My Company

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Most recent answer on Nov 28, 2021
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Pedro
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30% off in March 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
Pedro
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30% off in March 2024 | Bain | EY-Parthenon | Roland Berger | Market Sizing | DARDEN MBA
1.How should I maximize my 2 months notice period ? Close on a high note, not on a low one. I don't think that the rule of “you are as good as your last project” is really true, but keep this in mind. You want them to r ... (read entire answer)
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How to prep for a specific consulting role (McKinsey)

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Question edited on Sep 24, 2021
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Udayan
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Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
Udayan
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gave the best answer on Sep 23, 2021
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /6 years McKinsey recruiting experience
You do not need to prepare industry specific questions for casing. They will ask you questions from across industries because casing is to assess your ability to solve complex problems and not just your ability to solve ... (read entire answer)
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Senior Role at Entry Level

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Most recent answer on Sep 24, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 23, 2021) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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Hi there, In most countries, Senior Analyst / Senior Associate is equivalent to the level you reach working as an Analyst or Associate for 2 years.  They will expect more experience, as you should be able to move to Ass ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 24, 2021 on Sep 24, 2021
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McKinsey double final round rejection

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Most recent answer on Sep 24, 2021
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Ian
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Ian
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gave the best answer on Sep 22, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I'm so sorry to hear about this! Remember that, no matter how good/prepared you are, it's always a roll of the dice. Double-check with HR that you cannot re-apply as a BA. That said, I imagine 2 years has pass ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 24, 2021 on Sep 24, 2021
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Call with HR regarding offer

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Most recent answer on Sep 21, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 19, 2021) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on Sep 19, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Congrats on the offer! Don't stress too much - the topics you have listed here are in line with what should be expected on the call. Now it's just about logistics, so, ask your questions, and don't hesitate to ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 21, 2021 on Sep 21, 2021
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McKinsey New York Final Round

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Most recent answer on Sep 16, 2021
The best answer (on Sep 15, 2021) is from:
Hagen
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#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hagen
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gave the best answer on Sep 15, 2021
#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years
Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the well done second round interviews! My fingers are kept crossed for you. That is indeed an interesting situation which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I'm ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 16, 2021 on Sep 16, 2021
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Coaching Session

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Question edited on Sep 05, 2021
The best answer (on May 20, 2021) is from:
Lukas
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BCG | PwC | LSE | 3+ years in Consulting |I get you ready for BCG
Lukas
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gave the best answer on May 20, 2021
BCG | PwC | LSE | 3+ years in Consulting |I get you ready for BCG
Dear A, Please find my anwsers to you questions below. Q1: I would suggest that you ask your coach for a short video call to align on your goals and you therby can also see if it's a personal match. Q2: I would s ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 05, 2021 on Sep 05, 2021
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CaseLingo

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Most recent answer on Jun 27, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 24, 2021) is from:
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 24, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! I need to admit that your post made me laugh :)  Although I agree with avoiding caselingo, none of the ones that you mention isolated would be a red flag to me! Just try to be balanced, and that´s it! Hope ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 27, 2021 on Jun 27, 2021
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Notice period

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Most recent answer on Jun 01, 2021
The best answer (on Jun 01, 2021) is from:
Clara
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McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Clara
Expert
gave the best answer on Jun 01, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut
Hello! I know this situation is as stressful as they get, but you will find quite comforting to know that it´s quite common honestly! Go ahead and sign, since at the moment you have nothing to loose. If then you ... (read entire answer)
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on Jun 01, 2021 on Jun 01, 2021
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Approach Such Question

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Most recent answer on May 02, 2021
The best answer (on May 02, 2021) is from:
Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Ian
Expert
gave the best answer on May 02, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, You just asked for the entire framework/approach to 3 entirely different cases! We can't adequately provide you an answer to this Q that will actually teach you enough. I highly advise you to keep progress ... (read entire answer)
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