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Case Interview Examples: 42 Real Cases from McKinsey, BCG, Bain & 11 More (2026)

Updated May 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant The 42 best free case interview examples in 2026 are the ones the consulting firms publish themselves, six from McKinsey, four from Bain, three from BCG, eleven from Deloitte, plus official cases from Kearney, Strategy&, Accenture, Roland Berger, Oliver Wyman, Simon Kucher, OC&C, Capital…
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Consulting Fit Interviews: Master Them In 2026

Welcome to “Mastering Consulting Fit Interviews: The Ultimate Guide to Personal Fit and Behavioral Questions.” This guide, crafted by a former McKinsey consultant and interview expert, is designed to comprehensively cover various aspects of consulting interviews, including personal fit, behavioral, and resume interviews. Our focus extends beyond consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. The…
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Questions for Your Consulting Interviewer: What to Ask and How

When you’re nearing the end of a consulting interview with firms like McKinsey, BCG, or Bain, you’re presented with a golden opportunity to ask your interviewer questions. Far from being a mere formality, this stage of the interview is a chance to leave a lasting, positive impression and further gauge your fit with the company.…
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What Degree Do You Need for Management Consulting? (2026)

Updated May 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant You do not need a specific degree to land a management consulting job. McKinsey, BCG, and Bain recruit from more than 200 distinct degree programs every year, and roughly half of every incoming McKinsey class holds a non-business undergraduate degree. What actually determines whether…
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Consulting Interview Preparation Plan: Build a Winning Strategy

Consulting case interviews are a critical component in the hiring process of top consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. These interviews are designed to mimic the real-life challenges consultants face, presenting candidates with business problems that require innovative solutions. Unlike traditional fit interviews that focus primarily on past experiences and qualifications, case interviews test…
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