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Hello! I also came from a completly different background -undergrad and masters in Architecture-, and believe me, not only it´s not a weakness but it can indeed turn into an asset if you know how to play it. Feel f ... (read entire answer)

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I have no consulting/case interview experience. What's my best strategy?

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Hi Shahmir, Remember that the interview is not only about cracking the case. 1) First you need to secure your interview invite. For that, you need to work on your application (CV and Cover Letter - you can have the ... (read entire answer)

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

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

Case in Point's only value is in understanding the industry and the market sizing question. I have yet to meet anyone who derived actual value from the framework segment, or who could reuse a single one of the ~15 he pr ... (read entire answer)

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Anonymous gave the best answer on Mar 08, 2016

Happy to do McK case prep! My interview is in a week! Let me know if you're interested.

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