I sat together with Mohammad Misbah, @theconsultingguy, on his Consulting Podcast to discuss the current trends in the industry and recruiting. We spoke about: Check out his channel and the video below or find it on Spotify: For other consulting-related interviews, check out Mohammad’s Youtube channel. For a free 1:1 consultation with Florian, please schedule…
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The Bain SOVA Test is one hurdle to pass if you want to work for Bain & Company. Bain has partnered with SOVA, a UK-based provider of aptitude tests to add an element to their recruiting process. Depending on the office it can be either a gatekeeper between application screening and the case interviews or is used in…
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By Florian Smeritschnig, former McKinsey Senior Consultant. Updated June 23, 2026. Ask anyone to name the top consulting firms and you get the same three back: McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. Yet most candidates cannot say what truly separates them, and that gap shows up in their applications and their interview answers. The Big 3 consulting…
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At StrategyCase.com, we’re excited to introduce our new series, ‘Global Consulting Insights,’ designed to offer our readers a deep dive into the varied roles within the consulting industry across different firms and locations worldwide. Our extensive network connects us with seasoned professionals from renowned consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain, enabling us to gather…
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Embarking on your first consulting project can be both exhilarating and daunting, especially when aiming for success within the realms of top-tier consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. These firms set the gold standard in the consulting industry, demanding not only exceptional problem-solving skills but also an unparalleled ability to manage projects and client…
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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.
