The Hidden Difference Between Success and Failure Case interviews don’t reward hours logged. They reward how you prepare, how you think, and how deliberately you build the skills firms actually test. Every season, you’ll find two candidates who both grind through their case prep, read the same books, and block out the same study hours.…
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As a former McKinsey consultant and now a career coach, I have prepared hundreds of candidates for their consulting interviews in recent years and run through more than 2,000 practice cases. I have been closely observing the consulting market since 2013 and, in particular, the recruiting machinery of the top firms: first as a candidate…
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Smart but Shaky Most candidates walk into their case interviews armed to the teeth: cases drilled, math shortcuts memorized, every Victor Cheng quote tattooed on their brain. And then the interview starts. Suddenly, all that prep turns into polite hesitation: “Uh, maybe we could… possibly… look at market share?” The voice drops, the eyes search…
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One small slip in a consulting case interview at McKinsey, BCG, or Bain won’t kill your chances. Unless you overreact. In fact, interviewers at top firms don’t expect flawless execution. What they care about is whether you can stay calm under pressure, recover quickly, and show the resilience and coachability they value in future consultants.…
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Case interviews are the gateway to a consulting career, especially at top firms like Bain & Company. But Bain does things a bit differently—they zero in on a unique approach called the “Answer-First” principle. This isn’t just about solving problems; it’s about showing you can get straight to the point with a confident, well-structured hypothesis-backed…
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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.
