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How Can I recover from an *awful* mock case performance w/ an Interviewer?

Cases mock case
Most recent answer on Nov 27, 2022
The best answer (on Nov 24, 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 Nov 24, 2022
Highest-rated McKinsey coach (ratings, offers, sessions) | 500+ offers | Author of The 1% & Consulting Career Secrets
Hi there, These mock interviews are not evaluated and are only used for two reasons: Show you how interviews are conducted in general (to avoid completely unprepared applicants, which happened quite often in the past an ... (read entire answer)
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on Nov 27, 2022 on Nov 27, 2022
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Can MBB consultants or offerees charge fees for mock interviews?

MBB mock case
Most recent answer on Oct 22, 2021
The best answer (on Oct 21, 2021) is from:
Agrim
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BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting
Agrim
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gave the best answer on Oct 21, 2021
BCG Dubai Project Leader | Learn to think like a Consultant | Free personalised prep plan | 6+ years in Consulting
If you are an existing consultant and you also conduct interviews, then it is definitely a conflict of interest if you provide coaching as well. If you are an existing consultant but do not conduct interviews, even then ... (read entire answer)
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on Oct 22, 2021 on Oct 22, 2021
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Performing well during peer/coach cases but not during actual interviews

BCG BCG Case Interview case coaching coaching mock case
Most recent answer on Sep 02, 2021
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Erica
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Ex-McKinsey / 100% offer rate / LBS / Principle driven / Real case/ If you get the interview, you should get the offer!
Erica
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gave the best answer on Sep 01, 2021
Ex-McKinsey / 100% offer rate / LBS / Principle driven / Real case/ If you get the interview, you should get the offer!
Hi there. It seems like your issue is more psychological than technical - meaning your case skill should be good but you perform under average due to the stress you put on yourself during real interviews. The following ... (read entire answer)
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on Sep 02, 2021 on Sep 02, 2021
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Preparation as interviewer in mocks

mock case
Most recent answer on Apr 10, 2021
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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
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gave the best answer on Apr 10, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Very simple answer - don't use the assigned cases! Giving a case you have never done yourself before is ineffective and unproductive. Ignore the preplounge recommendation and give a case that you have done ... (read entire answer)
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on Apr 10, 2021 on Apr 10, 2021
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Advices for a physics student

Case Interview consultant mock case Physics student students
Most recent answer on Jul 06, 2020
The best answer (on Oct 18, 2020) is from:
Francesco
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Francesco
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gave the best answer on Oct 18, 2020
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Hi there, I would recommend the following steps to maximize the likelihood to land an offer: Define a calendar for your preparation. Check if there is any deadline for the applications. Then identify how many hour ... (read entire answer)
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on Jul 06, 2020 on Jul 06, 2020
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Mckinsey mock case interview call

McKinsey mock case
Recent activity on Apr 06, 2018
The best answer (on Apr 06, 2018) is from:
Vlad
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McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Vlad
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gave the best answer on Apr 06, 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School
Hi, I recommend you rescheduling your interview. You can tall the HR that you are not happy with your performance on the Mock interview and thus you'll legitimately get more time to prepare Best
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on Apr 06, 2018 on Apr 06, 2018
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Complimentary mock case and coaching session available - Monday

case study coach coaching expert mock case
Recent activity on May 01, 2016
Peter
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asked on Apr 30, 2016
Ex-Bain & Company Case Team Leader * Placed 40+ MBB candidates as Partner in Europe's leading top-tier Consulting recruiting firm
To celebrate the Bank Holiday in the UK, I'm offering a complimentary 60min Skype mock case and coaching afternoon session this Monday, 2nd May. I'm a former Case Team Leader with Bain & Company who led the Exper ... (read entire question)
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