Consulting is a professional service that helps organizations improve their performance and achieve their goals. It has become an essential part of today’s business world, as companies seek expert advice to navigate complex challenges and capitalize on new opportunities. Traditionally, consultants with the top firms have come from backgrounds in management, finance, and strategy, and…
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The 80/20 Principle, also known as the Pareto Principle, states that 80% of results come from 20% of the effort. This principle, first identified by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, can be applied in a variety of ways to improve efficiency and increase productivity. In consulting firms, the 80/20 principle can be a valuable tool for…
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Market sizing questions are a core component of consulting case interviews, testing your ability to break down ambiguous problems, make structured assumptions, and arrive at a logical estimate under pressure. In this guide, you will learn a clear, step-by-step approach to solve market sizing questions with confidence and precision. As a former McKinsey consultant who…
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All major consulting firms such as McKinsey, BCG, and Bain are making significant efforts to build and hone their alumni networks. Why? Before answering this question, I first want to address what an alumni network is. An alumni network of a consulting firm is a group of individuals who have previously worked at the consulting…
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The war for talent in consulting refers to the intense competition among consulting firms to attract and retain the best employees. This competition is driven by the high demand for consulting services and the limited pool of qualified candidates. Only 1% of consulting applicants at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain make it through the whole process…
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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.
