Category: case studies

How L.E.K. Supports and Encourages Diversity (Podcast)

We're excited to bring you this diversity-centered conversation with the folks over at L.E.K. Consulting. We got to sit down (virtually) with Justin Craigwell-Graham and Jen Wu, Managing Directors at L.E.K., to dig into how the firm creates an environment that promotes diversity. We explored: What diversity actually means The affinity groups L.E.K. has available…

How Palm Tree Advises Private Equity Clients To Create Value in Complex M&A Situations (Podcast)

We're excited to share this conversation with Palm Tree's Rouzheen Myrick (SVP) with you! She shares about Palm Tree's practice areas, what type of candidate the firm is looking for, what it means to "stay frosty," and so much more. If you're looking for a challenging consulting role serving the M&A industry, Palm Tree may…

A Summer in Consulting at L.E.K. with Partner Gigi Wong (Podcast)

Gigi Wong joined L.E.K. Consulting as a summer intern in 2013, crushed the experience, then stuck around to become a Managing Director/Partner. In this podcast conversation, you'll hear about her internship experience, why she stayed, and much more: What a summer internship at L.E.K. is like How the firm structures engagements Ways L.E.K. supports intern…

How L.E.K. Helps the World’s Top Companies Achieve Growth

In this episode of Strategy Simplified, we're joined by Maria Steingoltz, a Managing Director at L.E.K. Consulting. She shares with us about the firm, the work it engages in, and a case study from a recent client engagement. From the case study, you'll learn learn how the generalist strategy consulting firm approaches ambiguous problems, structures…

Public Sector Case Interview

Looking for examples of a public sector case interview? You're in luck. In this McKinsey-style public sector case interview, a candidate takes on the tough task of helping a city public school system improve the academic performance of its students. It's a case that requires creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. See how our candidate…

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…

Bain Full Case Interview Example

Listening to Bain full case interview examples can help you prepare for your own case interview. In listening to or watching this case example, you might be like our candidate who listens often and thinks it's pretty straight forward. But then when they're the one in the hot seat, it's not as easy as they…

McKinsey Case Interview Walkthrough

McKinsey Case Interviews are some of the toughest with the most expectation for accurate case math and solid case structure. This case is led by Jenny Rae, ex-Bain consultant, and the candidate, Lisa, is an ex-McKinsey consultant. Read how Lisa goes through all the information given, and then creates a structure worthy of a McKinsey…

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…