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  1. 848: Evaluating your firm's training (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss consulting firm's training. Too often clients ask the wrong questions when it comes to assessing training at consulting firms: do smaller offi

  2. 847: Economic impact of poor business judgement (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss the economic impact of poor business judgement. The economic impact of poor business judgement, is a topic we managed every day as partners. E

  3. 846: Generating multiple creative hypotheses (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic, building of our technique to develop hypotheses, this podcast explains a clever way to generate creative hypotheses. In essence, the podcast will be useful to

  4. 845: McKinsey senior partner networking success (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we share a networking success story with a McKinsey senior partner. We always ask our clients, especially those from weaker schools, to network with the

  5. 844: Estimation Sensitivities During Calculations (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we look at how to make estimations when calculating smaller values or working with enclosed spaces like restaurants, the importance of sensitivity analys

  6. 843: Bonus vs. salary resume editing (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss bonus versus salary resume. Bonus versus salary resume is a very simple test we do on resumes. This podcast explains the test. We basically lo

  7. 842: Key differences in Bain FIT questions (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss key differences in Bain FIT questions. In looking through our database of over 240 former clients and speaking to Bain partners we know, we se

  8. 841: Changing practice styles manages uncertainty (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we speak about our practice styles. Over the course of the case interview training program, it becomes very important for us to change our coaching style

  9. 840: Myths about management consulting (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    This general podcast describes some of the common misconceptions applicants and even practicing McKinsey/BCG consultants have about their own firms. It will be useful to anyone who wants to understand some of the broad themes and misunderst

  10. 839: Why should you bring energy to the interview? (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss why you should bring energy to the interview. Lots of candidates leave it to the interviewer to determine the energy levels, tone and mood of

  11. 838: Sanity Checking Estimations in Cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    Many candidates forget to sanity-check their calculations in a case. That is a bad idea. Without a sanity-check there is no way to meaningfully assess the accuracy of your answer. More important, how you perform the sanity check is the key.

  12. 837: How to Network with a Senior Partner (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    Networking with a partner is counter-intuitive. It is much easier to network with a McKinsey / BCG partner for at least four reasons. First, partners always return emails. Second, partners are generally willing to take a call just to explor

  13. 836: How do you gain more experience? (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss how to gain more experience. Many candidates are declined with the suggestion to gain more work experience. Unfortunately, candidates take thi

  14. 835: Anecdotes on Poor Networking Calls (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    In this podcast we have listed some of the most common and most significant networking mistakes made by candidates. Since many of these have been made by clients, we have had an opportunity to discuss the mistakes, their motivations, the fa

  15. 834: Harsh Partners (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    Being a young business analyst or associate on the receiving end of blunt and harsh feedback from a partner is a very jarring experience. However, it is also somewhat of a compliment. I never understand this very, very important point until

  16. 833: Using Storytelling in Cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    Storytelling is a very powerful technique to ensure someone remembers you after an interview. In fact, even when we screen people at Firmsconsulting today, we use this technique I applied as a partner. The rule is simple: if I can remember

  17. 832: Five phrases to avoid (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    Communication and image in a case interview is governed by both what you say and how you say. It is true that how you say something tends to carry more weight. However, in some case, certain phrases should definitely be avoided because they

  18. 831: How to Hold Networking Conversations (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    Networking calls/coffee chats are tricky. You should not be following the advice found for general recruitment. We insist our clients network with partners so most of the advice we provide is for networking with McKinsey and BCG partners. T

  19. 830: Speed is the wrong focus area (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss speed. Far too many candidates focus on being faster. That is another myth. Speed is an outcome of having good technique. So if you are slow,

  20. 829: Case length and details (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we dtalk about case length and details. When we ask candidates for more details in their resume, fit responses and cover letter, they always write longer

  21. 828: Career rotation vs. progression (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we speak about career rotation vs. progression. Candidates always want to show improvement on their resumes in the months leading up to their application

  22. 827: Estimation = Brainstorming = Structures (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we speak about the three core technical concepts around cases. We always teach clients estimation technique first, followed by brainstorming technique an

  23. 826: Leadership versus teamwork answers (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we speak about leadership versus teamwork answers. If you are thinking through responses to leadership and teamwork questions, the starting point should

  24. 825: Six priorities for case interviews (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we provide a simple set of priority areas that a novice aspiring consultant should focus upon in the building up to the MBA full-time September interview

  25. 824: Why candidates fail profit cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss why candidates fail profit cases. Most candidates would tackle a McKinsey profitability case by presenting a revenue-cost framework and offer

  26. 823: Difference between learning and practicing (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    99% of clients misunderstand learning and practicing. At its essence, you cannot practice McKinsey cases until you learn McKinsey cases. Most candidates start of their case interview preparation by reaching out to colleagues and consultants

  27. 822: The importance of communication (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discussed why communication is the most critical skill that a consultant must possess and how to effectively communicate in a logical and structured w

  28. 821: If you speak english (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we covered a topic about different offices and locations to work if you are an English speaker and its upside and downside you may consider. Here are som

  29. 820: The candidate that we took (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we spoke about a candidate that we took that did not go well and the important lessons we learned from it. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Appr

  30. 819: Brainstorming (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss what brainstorming is in consulting and what it is not. You will learn what you should actually do when asked to brainstorm. Here are some fre

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