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The 1%: Case Interview Workbook
25 original practice cases with interviewer notes, so you can practice the way real interviews run, alone or with a partner.
The 1%: Case Interview Workbook is a 375-page collection of 25 original consulting cases by Dr. Florian Smeritschnig, a former McKinsey Senior Consultant who evaluated candidates for the firm. It opens with a theory recap, then gives you 120+ practice opportunities across case openings, frameworks, brainstorming, quantitative analysis, market sizing, exhibit interpretation, and recommendations, with interviewer notes for every case.
New to case interviews? Start with the first book, The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview.
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What Readers Say
Got the McKinsey offer
“Since the book specifically trains the interviewer-led style used at McKinsey, it helped me become much sharper in structuring, communicating clearly, and thinking in a MECE and hypothesis-driven way under pressure.”
Landed an MBB offer
“Florian’s approach is outstanding, and thanks to this preparation I landed an MBB offer.”
Trains every part
“What I appreciated most is that each case is able to train each part of the muscle – from structuring and math to exhibit interpretation, brainstorming, and business judgment.”
How it works
How Each Case Works
Pick the format
The cases support both styles: you drive the case (candidate-led, as at BCG and Bain) or the interviewer asks the questions (interviewer-led, as at McKinsey).
Answer before you look
Work each question on your own first, from the opening to the recommendation.
Compare with the notes
Sample answers and interviewer notes show what interviewers look for and what sets strong candidates apart.
Practice alone or swap roles
With a partner, one of you runs the case from the interviewer notes.
What you practice
120+ Practice Opportunities
- Case openings
- Frameworks
- Brainstorming
- Quantitative analysis
- Market sizing
- Exhibit interpretation
- Recommendations
The cases range from timeless business problems to emerging industries and wildcard scenarios. A theory recap from the first book opens the workbook, and 3 more full cases wait on StrategyCase.com.
An honest note
Book or Workbook First?
Book 1
The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview
- Job
- Learn the method
- Theory
- In depth, 346 pages
- Cases
- 2 full example cases
- Fit and PEI
- 4 parts
Book 2 · This book
The 1%: Case Interview Workbook
- Job
- Put it to work
- Theory
- A recap
- Cases
- 25 cases + 3 bonus cases
- Fit and PEI
- The focus is case practice
New to case interviews? Read the book first. Know the method and need practice? Go straight to the workbook.
Honest fit check
Is This Workbook Right for You?
Built for
- Candidates who know the basics and need realistic practice
- Anyone practicing alone or with a case partner
- Candidates facing both interviewer-led (McKinsey) and candidate-led (BCG, Bain) cases
- Anyone tired of outdated casebooks
Not the right fit if
- You’re brand new to case interviews. Start with The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview.
- You want video lessons and timed drills. That’s the Case Interview Academy.
- You want feedback on your own cases. That’s coaching with Florian.
Amazon ratings
5.0 Out of 5 From 28 Amazon Ratings
“The theory section is a quick but solid refresher, and the 25 practice cases feel very realistic and up to date.”
“The practice cases are current, relevant, and structured in a way that allows you to work through them independently before being given suggested answers, much like having a coach by your side.”
“Non outdated cases that represent case interviews in 2026!”
“Each case comes with detailed interviewer and candidate notes, making it easy to practice solo or with a partner”
“Besonders hervorzuheben sind die ausführlichen Musterlösungen sowie die häufig anspruchsvolleren und realitätsnah gestalteten Exhibits, die sich klar von anderen Ressourcen abheben.”The series
Book 2 of 3: Consulting Case Interviews and Careers
Book 1
The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview
The method: case and fit interviews, from the first application to the final round.
Book 2 · This book
The 1%: Case Interview Workbook
25 practice cases to apply the method, with interviewer notes for every case.
Book 3
Consulting Career Secrets
For after the offer: your first days, your first projects, and building a career in consulting.
About the author
Dr. Florian Smeritschnig
Dr. Florian Smeritschnig is the founder of StrategyCase.com and a former McKinsey Senior Consultant who evaluated candidates for the firm. Since 2020 he has delivered 2,200+ mock interviews and coaching sessions, and his clients have secured 700+ consulting offers, 340 of them at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. He is the author of three books on consulting interviews and careers, including The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s in the workbook?
25 original consulting cases with interviewer notes and sample answers, 120+ practice opportunities, and a theory recap. 375 pages, plus 3 bonus cases on StrategyCase.com.
Do I need The 1% book first?
Not if you already know how case interviews work. If you’re new, read The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview first; the workbook’s theory section is a recap, not the full method.
Can I practice alone?
Yes. Work each question before you read the answer, then compare with the sample answer and interviewer notes. With a partner, one of you plays the interviewer.
Does it cover McKinsey’s interviewer-led format?
Yes. The cases support interviewer-led practice, as at McKinsey, and candidate-led practice, as at BCG and Bain.
Is it available as a PDF?
The workbook comes as a paperback and on Kindle. The Kindle edition reads on any phone, tablet, or computer with the free Kindle app.
How current are the cases?
The workbook was published in August 2025, with cases written for today’s interview formats, from classic business problems to emerging industries.
Where are the 3 bonus cases?
On StrategyCase.com. The workbook tells you how to access them.
Workbook or course?
The workbook gives you 25 cases on paper or Kindle. If you prefer video lessons and timed drills on structuring, charts, and math, the Case Interview Academy covers those skills.
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The 1%: Case Interview Workbook. 25 original cases with interviewer notes, in paperback and on Kindle.
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