Category: Case Interview Communication

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How to Manage Stress in Case Interviews: A Systematic Approach

Navigating the high-pressure landscape of case interviews requires more than just preparation; it demands a strategic approach to stress management. The pressure to perform at your best, mixed with the uncertain environment and low acceptance rate, can easily create a state of anxiety for candidates. However, understanding the causes of this stress and learning how…
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Bain Hypothesis Planning Case Interview

The Bain Hypothesis Planning Case Interview is a specific case interview format. This type of interview is not always part of the assessment yet we are receiving occasional reports from our clients having to go through it. All of them have reported feeling clueless about this format, but with a better understanding of what it…
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The Pyramid Principle: A Guide to Effective Business Communication and Case Interviews

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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Mastering Case Interview Language Skills: How to Practice

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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