Category: Case Interview Frameworks

The Godfather of Case Interviews, Marc Cosentino (Podcast)

We catch up with Marc Cosentino - a legend in the field of case interviews. Marc wrote the ever-popular guide on case interviews, Case in Point, and has trained more than 150k people in his nearly 30 years of experience. Marc reveals his "aha!" moment for writing Case in Point, how case interviews have evolved,…

Case Study Samples: Video Examples With Answers

Looking for sample case study interviews with answers? Look no further! In this article, we're walking you through some of the best case study samples on the web. These case studies simulate the virtual case interview environment and represent cases from across different firm styles (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, and more), including both interviewer-led and…

3 Main Types of Fit Interview Questions

The fit interview is like a behavioral interview for the consulting industry. Within that, there are distinct fit interview question types a candidate should be aware of. Today, we're sharing about 3 types of fit interview questions. The direct questions, story questions, and what we call "tricky" questions. Intrigued? Good! Read on as Jenny Rae,…

Mergers and Acquisitions Case Walkthrough: McKinsey Style- Restaurant Acquisition

When you think about case interview prep, you must be ready for all types of cases. Generally there are 6 types of case interviews. They are: profitability cases, mergers & acquisitions cases, brain teaser cases, consulting math cases, market sizing cases, and market study cases. Going through case walkthroughs can be helpful as they allow…

Top 7 Business Frameworks

Frameworks play an important role in helping consultants and business leaders approach organizational problems from different angles. They provide structure that inform day-to-day operational decisions and strategy. They do this both on a micro and macro level. Business frameworks aid businesses in meeting goals and reaching objectives that lead to long-term success. To help you…

Profitability Case Walkthrough- BCG Style

Profitability cases are very common in case interviews. Many businesses are looking to consultants to guide them toward increased profitability. That of course means firms are looking for candidates to be familiar with how to handle this type of case. In particular, BCG has their own style when it comes to these profitability cases. See…

BCG Growth Share Matrix: In-Depth Analysis

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Growth Share Matrix efficiently and effectively identifies if investments should be made into a product or service, or if a product or service should be retired from the market. Although there are some limitations of the BCG Growth Share matrix, which we will discuss, this matrix is an excellent first…

Case Interview Frameworks: Ultimate Guide

The case interview is the ultimate challenge for most consulting candidates. Whether you’re just starting your preparation or you are 30 practice cases in, it’s always helpful to familiarize yourself with the most popular case interview frameworks. However, the goal is not to memorize the case study interview frameworks. You must understand each well enough…

Profitability: Case Interview Framework

Welcome to our series on using case interview frameworks to break down consulting case interviews. Today, we're looking at the profitability case interview framework, which is probably the most important. *In case you missed it - in our first article, we provided an overview of frameworks and how you can use them to solve any…

Market Sizing Questions – Breaking Down Case Interview Frameworks

Welcome back to our case interview frameworks series, giving you a step-by-step approach to solve any case that’s set before you. If you haven’t read our first article yet, we encourage you to go back and read it before continuing. Think of this as your Market Sizing Cheat Sheet, as well as your guide for…