Profitability cases are one of the most common case interview types candidate prepare for. Yet most candidates still approach them the wrong way. They memorize generic case frameworks, repeat “revenue minus costs,” and then get stuck the moment the problem becomes even slightly messy. That is not what interviewers are looking for. A profitability case…
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If you are preparing for interviews in consulting or product management, you will quickly realize that the formats may look similar on the surface but test fundamentally different skill sets. This guide is for: The core question most candidates have is straightforward:How are case interviews and product management interviews different, and how should you prepare…
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Breaking into consulting, especially at MBB, Tier-2 firms, or the Big 4, is one of the most competitive recruiting processes in any industry. Thousands of highly qualified candidates apply each year, yet only a small fraction make it through the full selection funnel and receive an offer. Most candidates fundamentally misunderstand their actual chances. They…
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Case interviews for experienced hires are somewhat different from those for entry-level candidates. The core shift is from evaluating potential to assessing proven impact. Why Case Interviews Are Different for Experienced Hires At the entry level, interviewers are primarily looking for raw problem-solving ability, coachability, and structured thinking. As an experienced candidate, you are no…
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The Illusion of Progress in AI-Assisted Prep You’ve been practicing cases with ChatGPT for weeks. Your responses sound polished. Your frameworks look comprehensive. You feel like you’re improving faster than you ever did with traditional prep methods. You’re probably not. The ease and speed of AI-assisted preparation creates a dangerous illusion: the feeling of progress…
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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.
