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Case Interview Examples: Master List

The case interview is the biggest challenge consulting candidates must overcome to receive an offer. Most aspiring consultants are coveting an offer from the likes of McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and Deloitte. Though some are blessed with the innate talent to crack cases, for the vast majority of us, cracking a consulting case interview requires persistence,…

Recap: Week of June 16, 2019

Consulting Cover Letters: Ultimate Guide Everything you need to know about cover letters! If you missed our post on this, you'll definitely want to check out this guide on everything cover letters! [cta_button button_link="https://demo.managementconsulted.com/consulting-cover-letter/consulting-cover-letter-ultimate-guide/" button_text="See Cover Letter Guide"]   Case Interview: What To Wear (Video) What to wear to your case interview is one of…

Case Interview: What To Wear

What to wear to a case interview should not be overlooked! We actually get a fair number of questions about this. When you think about how many applicants consulting firms get, and how many they actually give offers to, you look for any little edge. So listen as Jenny Rae very clearly lays out what…

Consulting Cover Letter: Ultimate Guide

The cover letter is undervalued by candidates because it is misunderstood. A good management consulting cover letter can give you a small edge over other candidates, particularly because firms use it as a writing sample. And don't forget: a bad cover letter can do your application serious harm. Here's what a consulting cover letter is…

Structure of Three Case Interview Rounds

It's important to understand how your case interview rounds will be structured. The Case Interview has distinct rounds with different purposes - it's a lot tougher to prepare if you don't know what to expect. Listen to Jenny Rae as she expertly breaks down each of the three rounds in a standard case interview, lays…

Best Airport In The World: Reader’s Choice Awards

It doesn’t matter how frequently you fly – we all have our favorite airports and ones we avoid at all costs. For those of you that travel constantly, you know that the airport experience can make or break your travel experience. We're sure that many of you frequent travelers have airport layovers down to a…

McKinsey PEI: Personal Experience Interview

If you interview for McKinsey, you will most likely come across the McKinsey Personal Experience Interview (PEI). The McKinsey PEI is a separate behavioral portion of the interview process, usually replacing standard behavioral questions in favor of this structured approach. Years ago, the firm realized that its best case interview performers ended up being its…

BCG Glassdoor 1 Star Reviews

BCG Glassdoor 1 Star Reviews. Yes, they actually exist. Though most of them are laughable, they can reveal insights into the culture and even unspoken expectations at the firm. What is management like? Is the compensation fair? Is implicit gender bias a part of the culture? What is the work-life balance really like? A lot…

Top Consulting Firms of 2024

Management consulting firms exist in every corner of the planet and serve virtually every industry niche. While everyone knows about McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, and Bain, there are numerous other consulting firms that offer great client service and fantastic professional experience. But how do you know which consulting companies would be best for your career…

3 Tips for Written Case Interview

The written case interview, a fearsome adaptation of the regular verbal case interview. It can strike fear into the hearts of interviewees, especially if you're so close to landing an offer. Never fear! Management Consulted gives you step by step tips on how to handle the written case interview. What to focus on, how to…