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What Is A Hypothesis

Case interviews are often challenging because they are open-ended, with limitless possibilities of where you can go. There is some truth to this predicament – there is always more than just one way to crack a case. However, there are also ways to follow a system for every case you encounter that leads to fruitful…
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Communication Skills

We all have that friend who can get away with anything because of their charisma or charm. Ultimately, the outcome of these natural relational characteristics is effective communication skills. This is a crucial quality shared by every successful consultant and business leader. If you have the opportunity to learn from or interact with senior managers…
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Look Over My Shoulder: Review

If you’ve done some research on consulting case practice resources, you have likely come across Victor Cheng’s Look Over My Shoulder (LOMS). The resource is a podcast that used by many aspiring consultants. Victor Cheng is a former McKinsey consultant who discusses best practices for case interviews while interviewing candidates in the Look Over My…
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Case In Point: Book Review

If you have looked into preparing for case interviews at all, chances are, you’ve heard of Marc Cosentino’s book, Case In Point. First published in 1999, the book has endured for decades as a classic in the consulting canon. But is it a must read? How useful is the book? Is it the only book…
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Land an Offer at McKinsey, Bain, BCG, or Deloitte

Management consulting jobs are some of the most coveted positions in the world, and for good reason. The exposure you get to top executives, the travel perks, and the broad industry exposure is unparalleled. Landing an offer at any of the top firms like McKinsey, Bain, or BCG takes hard work. However, it is by…
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Investment Banking Analyst: A Day in the Life vs. Consulting

Investment banking is an industry infamous for its notoriously long hours. When I was looking into how to become an investment banker, I first asked, "What is investment banking?" Then, I remember asking - “Why on Earth do investment banking analysts need to be in the office for so long?” It all came down to…
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Accenture Case Interview

In an Accenture case interview, you will be expected to create a MECE framework, develop hypotheses on root causes driving the problem statement, test the hypotheses in a structured way, and communicate your ideas clearly. The Accenture interview is similar to case interviews at other management consulting firms. However, unlike a firm like BCG, topics…
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McKinsey Careers: How to Land an Offer

To aspiring management consultants, McKinsey is akin to the holy grail. The company consistently ranks as one of the top firms in the world to work at. This is despite its distinctive aura of mystery. But now, we lift the veil on McKinsey. Read on to see what it takes to land an offer at…
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3 Things You Must Know To Solve Every Case Interview

Case interviews are business puzzles. Just like solving a puzzle, a strategic method should be used to solve a case interview. The best consulting candidates don’t randomly start putting pieces of data together but instead utilize a system as they work to crack a case. There are an endless number of ways to tackle a…
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How To Get Into Consulting: 5 Steps To Take

So you want to be a management consultant? Unfortunately, millions of others decide the same thing every year. The management consulting recruiting process is one of the most competitive processes in the world. With so many candidates vying for limited spots, it can often seem impossible to know how to get into consulting. That’s where…
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Investment Banking: My Journey from Deloitte Consulting

Ah...the classic battle that never seems to be settled: investment banking versus consulting. Which one is better? Or more importantly, which is better for you? Ultimately, it’s kind of like choosing your favorite ice cream flavor. The foundational elements in all types of ice cream are the same. However, there are both subtle nuances and…
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Deloitte Online Assessment

The Deloitte Online Assessment is one of the many examples of the growing importance of online exams in the consulting recruiting process. Given widespread access to the internet and computers, many firms are adding digital tests to weed out candidates and save time in the screening process. In addition, these digital assessments allow firms like…
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