Updated May 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant If you are still in school (penultimate undergraduate year or first year of an MBA), apply for the consulting internship, not the full-time role. The math is unambiguous: MBB internship offer rates run 3-5% versus ~1% for full-time direct hires, and the return-offer conversion…
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Updated May 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant A failed consulting interview at McKinsey, BCG, or Bain is not a verdict, it is information. Roughly 20% of current MBB consultants landed their offer on the second attempt, after addressing the specific gap that caused their initial rejection. The candidates who succeed on…
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Embarking on a journey in the competitive world of top-tier consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain can be both exhilarating and daunting. The stakes are high, and the pace is relentless, but the rewards of navigating this path successfully are unparalleled. This article serves as a consulting survival guide for young consulting analysts and…
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Updated May 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant Consulting networking is the year-long process of building relationships with current consultants at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, and other target firms so that by the time you formally apply, you have at least one referral, multiple internal advocates, and direct insight into the office and…
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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.
