By Florian Smeritschnig, former McKinsey Senior Consultant · Updated September 2026 McKinsey’s values are organized in three commitments: adhere to the highest professional standards, improve clients’ performance significantly, and create an unrivaled environment for exceptional people, backed by 17 specific values. Its stated purpose is “to help create positive, enduring change in the world.” And…
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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.
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