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Nothing to worry about from what I can see. Just consider the following: You could be giving a textbook answer with regards to initial framework or a structured brainstorming question, including all relevant 1st level b ... (read entire answer)

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50+ cases, performance still not good. What can I do?

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Hi, Thanks for sharing this. I understand it is very frustrating to experience what you're going through, but hang in there. Sometimes all it takes is 1-2 good cases to get your confidence and the correct rhythm going ... (read entire answer)

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Should I stop applying, study more, or wait?

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Ex Bain/ A.T. Kearney: Principal with >10 years global consulting and recruiting experience and >150 interviews

Hi If it was not clear from your cover letter that you are interested in general management consulting and you didn’t explain how your experience is relevant to this, then I can see why you may not have got through re ... (read entire answer)

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How do you react when you get stuck in an interview?

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Guennael

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Guennael

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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

First, you never want to force the issue and try to make something up on the fly. I teach the following 3-step process, which has saved me and my clients a number of time: - First, do a quick recap of where you are an ... (read entire answer)

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Stuck with a Brain Teaser question: what is the best reaction?

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Sidi

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Hi, I think there's a couple of things you can do in that situation. First, take a deep breath (and/or a sip of water if you have a glass nearby) Then take a moment to recap what you have learned up to this poin ... (read entire answer)

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