295: Why Some Firms Have Too Many Interviews

Many candidates forget to sanity-check their calculations in a case. That is a bad idea. Without a sanity-check there is no way to meaningfully assess the accuracy of your answer. More important, how you perform the sanity check is the key. All sanity-checks must involve the redu ...  Show more

Networking with a partner is counter-intuitive. It is much easier to network with a McKinsey / BCG partner for at least four reasons. First, partners always return emails. Second, partners are generally willing to take a call just to explore your profile. Third, partners are less ...  Show more

Most preparations for interviews at a consulting firm like McKinsey, BCG or Bain focus on solving the case interview. While the case is an important part, a mindset that focuses on „I need to solve the case to get an offer“ leads you down the wrong path. Learn a better approac ...

Episode #767 You're part of a team tasked with setting a strategic direction in your company. When the team settles on their direction, you disagree with the decision. What do you do? What about when your boss fills you in a decision that you don’t agree with… what do you do? Sam ...  Show more

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Why do consulting firms - and other corporate employers, from Fortune 500 companies to startups - use case interviews in the hiring process?

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Research shows that a company's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is important for several reasons, including its ability to adapt and thrive financially. Yet, how do DEI efforts apply to you and your needs? Jenn Tardy, who is a LinkedIn Top Voice and runs her own con ...  Show more