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When I am structuring the case, I struggled and get lost.

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Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2023

Lorenzo

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It's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed or forget frameworks when faced with a case interview, especially when the pressure is on. Here are some strategies to help you overcome this challenge: Practice Regularly: Regular ... (read entire answer)

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How to proceed "brainstorming solution" and what questions to ask?

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Anonymous gave the best answer on May 07, 2020

Hi, I have already answered a similar question. Let me copy my approach: There are typically 3 stages of brainstorming potential solutions to a problem during McK interviewer led cases: 1) Prepare a long list of p ... (read entire answer)

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Checking the feasibility of solution

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Clara

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Hello! First of all, the order in which normally you solve this is: Laying out a structure to organize your toughts and tackle every concept individually Lay out different hypothesis and test them with the info ... (read entire answer)

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Discontinuing line of business in strategy cases?

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Sidi

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Sidi

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gave the best answer on Nov 19, 2018

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

Hi Anonymous, interesting topic! There are a couple of different angles you might want to consider here: Profits: you should first check whether the business line generates profits, and what the outlook to the fut ... (read entire answer)

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