By Florian Smeritschnig, former McKinsey Senior Consultant · Updated June 2026 A consulting fit interview is the behavioral part of the consulting hiring process: 10 to 30 minutes in which McKinsey, BCG, Bain, and every other firm test your motivation, leadership, and personal impact through story-based questions. It sits alongside the case in almost every…
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When you’re nearing the end of a consulting interview with firms like McKinsey, BCG, or Bain, you’re presented with a golden opportunity to ask your interviewer questions. Far from being a mere formality, this stage of the interview is a chance to leave a lasting, positive impression and further gauge your fit with the company.…
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Updated May 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant The realistic preparation time for McKinsey, BCG, or Bain interviews ranges from 50 hours (for candidates with business backgrounds and prior case practice) to 150 hours (for career switchers with no business exposure), typically spread across 6-12 weeks. The single biggest variable of how…
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Embarking on the journey of preparing for case interviews can be a daunting task, especially when you’re doing it alone. The world of consulting interviews for firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain is one where analytical prowess, strategic thinking, and the ability to communicate complex ideas succinctly are all rigorously tested. For many, the support…
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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.
