Math plays an important role in case interviews conducted by top consulting firms such as McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. These firms are looking for candidates who can quickly and accurately perform basic mathematical calculations under pressure. The math used in a case interview is usually simple arithmetic, including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Candidates…
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Proper business communication is a critical aspect of success in the consulting world, which is also why it is evaluated as one of the key metrics in a case interview. Whether it is through presentations, reports, or client interviews, the ability to clearly articulate ideas and information is essential for advancing one’s consulting career in…
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Many people I work with for top consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG, or Bain practice case interviews in English, using English-speaking resources and working on cases with English-speaking partners, even though they are not native English speakers. This does not come as a surprise as all resources are, in fact, in English and if you…
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The McKinsey Personal Experience Interview (PEI) is an important component of McKinsey’s recruitment process. The PEI is designed to assess a candidate’s fit with the firm’s values and purpose, as well as their ability to navigate complex situations and make an impact. Until recently, the PEI covered three dimensions that were evaluated. However, a few…
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McKinsey is currently experimenting with a new type of interview in several of their offices across the globe. The new McKinsey Values and Purpose Interview (VPI) is conducted on top of the case interview (as McKinsey calls it the Problem Solving Interview) and the Personal Experience Interview. In a nutshell, the interview is a conversation…
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Florian spent five years at McKinsey as a Senior Consultant and is a highly experienced consulting interviewer and problem-solving coach. Having conducted interviews with hundreds of candidates, he understands exactly what top-tier firms look for in successful applicants.
He founded StrategyCase.com to make top consulting careers more accessible by providing tailored, up-to-date insights into the recruiting process. Recognized as the most successful case and fit interview coach, Florian has helped his clients secure 700+ offers at MBB, Tier-2 firms, Big 4 consulting divisions, in-house consultancies, and boutique firms over the past four years.
He is the author of “The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview,” “The 1%: Case Interview Workbook,” and “Consulting Career Secrets”, all available on Amazon.
