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Clara

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Hello! You can do that with all cases actually, and you should. Just because it´s impossible to find the time and the partner(s) with whom to practice enough cases, particularly if you start from a point in which you ne ... (read entire answer)

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Confusion about interviewee-led/interviewer-led cases

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Hi there, McKinsey is not the only company using interviewer-led interviews, they are used in other firms as well. I agree with Adi that this may also be due to the fact interviews are conducted online these days. I ... (read entire answer)

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Clarifying questions for an interviewer-led vs interviewee-led case interview

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Sidi

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McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

Hi! 1. There is no difference between interviewer-led and intervieww-led cases with respect to the clarifying questions! 2. The questions you ask at the beginning have the following objectives: Completely unders ... (read entire answer)

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Difference between first round and second round interviews?

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Most recent answer on May 28, 2020

Anonymous gave the best answer on Apr 30, 2020

Hi Jasmijn, The focus of the first round is more on your personal fit and individual behavior combined with a case interview. In the second round you will probably have two further interviews - case interviews which ... (read entire answer)

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What are some tangible ways to show you are leading the case?

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Hi, Several things regarding interviewee-led cases: 1) It's even more important to ask the clarifying questions in the beginning: - Clarify the business model (i.e. how the business works and what are the revenue ... (read entire answer)

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Which philosophies stand behind Interviewer-led and Interviewee-led case interviews?

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Sidi

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Hi Anonymous, from my experience in doing recruiting for both McKinsey and BCG, and having interviewed many applicants in both styles, I believe I can give a comment here. :) The difference is essentially rooted in ... (read entire answer)

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When can you pause during an interview?

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gave the best answer on Jun 18, 2018

McKinsey Senior EM & BCG Consultant | Interviewer at McK & BCG for 7 years | Coached 350+ candidates secure MBB offers

I absolutely agree with Vlad and Francesco! ALWAYS take time to digest an exhibit! I would even say that starting to talk right away without having properly looked at what is being given to you is an absolute No-Go - ... (read entire answer)

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