Category: McKinsey

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How to Master Consulting Case Interviews: The Insider Guide

Consulting case interviews are the primary selection tool used by firms like McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Bain & Company (colloquially called the MBBs), as well as many other strategy and management consulting firms, to assess how candidates think, solve problems, and communicate under pressure. In a case interview, you work through a…
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How to Ace the McKinsey Case Interview in 2026

The McKinsey case interview, also called the Problem-Solving Interview by the firm, is a crucial and defining element of the consulting recruitment process for one of the world’s most prestigious management consulting firms. This unique type of interview assesses a candidate’s analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as their ability to think critically under…
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Florian Smeritschnig Interview on the Consulting Podcast

I sat together with Mohammad Misbah, @theconsultingguy, on his Consulting Podcast to discuss the current trends in the industry and recruiting. We spoke about: Check out his channel and the video below or find it on Spotify: For other consulting-related interviews, check out Mohammad’s Youtube channel. For a free 1:1 consultation with Florian, please schedule…
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McKinsey Global Recruiting Update (February 2021)

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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McKinsey Applications (2026): The Insider Guide by Former Interviewers

Embarking on the journey to join McKinsey & Company ranks among the toughest challenges for job seekers in the corporate world. Esteemed by Forbes as the toughest firm to get, this top-tier consulting firm accepts merely 1% of its applicants. What sets the McKinsey application process apart is its uniquely rigorous resume screening, case interviews,…
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