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How to Answer the McKinsey PEI Connection Question

In a McKinsey interview, the Connection dimension is one of the four dimensions of the McKinsey Personal Experience Interview (PEI). The Personal Impact dimension – rebranded to ‘Connection‘ in the summer of 2025 – is concerned with the interviewee’s ability to create change and impact through their soft skills, and their ability to persuade others,…
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How to Answer “Walk Me Through Your Resume” in a Consulting Interview

When it comes to interviewing with a top-tier consulting firm, being prepared to walk through your resume is critical. Most interviewers are interested in a proper introduction at the beginning of a personal fit interview. While they have read your resume before the interview, they are curious to get your own perspective on your journey…
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Can You Use a Calculator in a Case Interview?

Math plays an important role in case interviews conducted by top consulting firms such as McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. These firms are looking for candidates who can quickly and accurately perform basic mathematical calculations under pressure. The math used in a case interview is usually simple arithmetic, including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Candidates…
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The Pyramid Principle: Effective Communication and Case Interviews

Proper business communication is a critical aspect of success in the consulting world, which is also why it is evaluated as one of the key metrics in a case interview. Whether it is through presentations, reports, or client interviews, the ability to clearly articulate ideas and information is essential for advancing one’s consulting career in…
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Mastering Case Interview Language Skills: How to Practice

Many people I work with for top consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG, or Bain practice case interviews in English, using English-speaking resources and working on cases with English-speaking partners, even though they are not native English speakers. This does not come as a surprise as all resources are, in fact, in English and if you…
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