Top-tier consulting firms such as McKinsey, BCG, and Bain are renowned for their rigorous selection process, with only 1% of applicants making the cut. But securing a position is just the beginning. These firms also employ the infamous ‘up or out’ principle, where consultants must continually prove their worth or face the possibility of being…
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The Middle East is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world and at the time of writing (January 2023) one of the very few areas where recruiting for top-tier consulting firms has not slowed down. In this article, I want to provide an overview of the top 10 consulting firms and their work in…
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One of the most common concerns I currently read across all consulting job boards and discuss with my clients is that everyone feels the slowdown in hiring with firms such as McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. On top of that, I see decreasing activity in article views, and coaching requests (not just myself but colleagues as…
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The consulting industry with its top players McKinsey, BCG, and Bain has always been a rapidly evolving field that is constantly adapting to meet the changing needs of businesses and organizations, and on the other hand, also driving part of that change (e.g., McKinsey with the invention of the bar code). As technology continues to…
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McKinsey just published an article, providing an update on their global recruiting during the pandemic and their outlook for 2021. The interview with Brian Rolfes, the partner in charge of global recruiting provides positive news for job seekers, aiming to start their McKinsey career. Let’s quickly break down what you have to expect when you…
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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.
