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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The fastest way to lose a case interview is to stare at a chart and read back every number on it. The interviewer already knows what the chart says. They slid it across the table to watch you do one specific thing: extract the insight that moves the case forward. Most candidates fail this moment.…
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The honest answer upfront: case interview math is not hard math. It’s high school arithmetic done under time pressure while you also structure, communicate, and stay composed. That gap between the math on paper and the math in the room is where most candidates lose the offer. I’ve conducted thousands of case interviews in my…
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In the competitive world of management consulting, three names stand out as the epitome of excellence and prestige: McKinsey & Company, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Bain & Company. These firms, collectively known as the “Big Three,” have set the gold standard for strategic consulting, advising the world’s leading corporations, governments, and institutions on…
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Navigating Bain’s written case interview? This guide distills essential strategies and tips to excel in this critical component of Bain’s hiring process. Discover how to analyze written cases, draft persuasive recommendations, and present your analysis with confidence. Bain Written Case Interview: A Quick Introduction Bain & Company employs written case interviews during their recruiting process…
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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.
