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Speed issue?

MBB speed Strategy case solving

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Sidi

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Hi! I believe you have to be EXTREMELY careful with this feedback that you have received ("You need to be faster!"). It sounds to me that you are practicing with people who do not know very well what they are talking ab ... (read entire answer)

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Speed of case solving

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

Hi Anonymous! I believe this is very dangerous advice from your friend, and I would bet that he joined MBB in a rather junior role (Business Analyst or (Junior) Associate). Generally, speed should be the LAST THING ... (read entire answer)

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How to increase the pace during a case study?

Bain Bain & Company Case Interview pace speed

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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 Anonymous! I believe this is very dangerous advice from the Bain consultant, and I would bet that this person is in a rather junior role (not yet leading teams). Generally, speed should be the LAST THING you worr ... (read entire answer)

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How can I improve my speed of solving case studies/brainteasers?

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Hi Anonymous, there may be several reasons for that; some of them, in order of frequency, are: Your structure is not complete enough – you are just using not MECE/ not complete structure Solution: Victor Che ... (read entire answer)

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