The Case Interview Podcast

This clip is an excerpt of episode 20, where Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, about his career in McKinsey, his experience helping shape universities curricula to better develop student's problem-solving skills, and his opinion on how to prepare effectively for case interviews. ------------------------------- If you're looking to improve your case sol...

This clip is an excerpt from episode 09. A new revolution in the case interview prep space, where we discuss how new technologies have revolutionized several competitive landscapes, how this is happening right now in consulting case interviews, and how you can surf the wave of this new revolution. If you like it, I highly recommend you check out the full episode for more insights. ----------------...

This clip is an excerpt from episode 08. The dumb questions that make you sound smart in case interviews, where we discuss types of questions that candidates avoid asking because they sound dumb, how consultants (especially partners) are actively looking for candidates who ask those questions, and how to avoid overusing them. If you like it, I highly recommend you check out the full episode for mo...

This clip is an excerpt of episode 20, where Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, about his career in McKinsey, his experience helping shape universities curricula to better develop student's problem-solving skills, and his opinion on how to prepare effectively for case interviews. ------------------------------- If you're looking to improve your case sol...

This clip is an excerpt of episode 21, where Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, about his career in McKinsey, his experience helping shape universities curricula to better develop students' problem-solving skills, and his opinion on how to prepare effectively for case interviews. ------------------------------- If you're looking to improve your case sol...

This clip is an excerpt from episode  06. Are mock interviews a waste of time? , where we debate the reasons >50% of all mock interviews have absolutely no impact over candidates performance and how exactly to avoid wasting all that time (and how to invest it in valuable activities).  If you like it, I highly recommend you check out the full episode for more insights. --------------------------...

This clip is an excerpt of episode 20, where Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, about his career in McKinsey, his experience helping shape universities curricula to better develop student's problem-solving skills, and his opinion on how to prepare effectively for case interviews. ------------------------------- If you're looking to improve your case sol...

This clip is an excerpt from episode  05. Case interview math: 4 myths that hold candidates back , where Julio debunks the 4 myths about case interview math that keep great candidates from getting their consulting offers. If you like it, I highly recommend you check out the full episode for more insights. ------------------------------- If you're looking to improve your case solving skills, m...

This clip is an excerpt from episode 04. The Consultant's Turing Test , where Bruno explains what the Consultant's Turing Test is and how to be prepared for it in your interviews. If you like it, I highly recommend you check out the full episode for more insights. ------------------------------- If you're looking to improve your case solving skills, make sure you check out our free...

This clip is an excerpt of episode 03. Two amazing practice methods our most resourceful clients created, where Julio tells the stories of two case interview coaching clients who created their own methods to solve their specific struggles during their preparation. If you like it, I highly recommend you check out the full episode for more insights. ------------------------------- If you're loo...

In this episode of The Case Interview Podcast, Bruno and Julio talk about the misconceptions people have around case interviews, how they drive candidates in the wrong direction, and the right mindsets to have instead. They also bring up the scenarios case interviews are emulating so that you can understand exactly what skills are being tested and how.

In this Q&A episode, Bruno and Julio answer questions from the audience. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: - For how long should you be obsessed about understanding your mistakes in a case? - What's the best source to find drills? - Where can you find partner-level case questions? - Can you (and how to) mix profit trees and conceptual frameworks?  -----------------------...

In this episode you will learn what to expect in consulting fit interviews and in McKinsey PEI. Most people underestimate fit, and some overestimate it. Now it's time to learn the real deal. You will learn... What's behind every PEI and fit interview The differences between them What questions management consulting firms will ask you What they're looking for in each one of them ----...

In this episode of The Case Interview Podcast, Bruno and Julio bring the 9 most common market sizing mistakes and how to avoid them. Market sizing cases are commonly used in management consulting job interviews (like McKinsey, BCG, Bain etc.). Here's some of what you'll find inside: Top-down vs. Bottoms-up estimation structures The dreaded follow-up questions and the traps they pose The...

In this episode of The Case Interview Podcast, Bruno and Julio talk about 6 beginner case prep mistakes that will WRECK your preparation. If you're just starting to prepare for your management consulting interviews, this might be exactly what you need to save one, two, maybe even three months that could be wasted on the wrong things. They will talk about... When should you start doing mock in...

I know you've asked yourself this question. You've also probably asked someone else, who gave you an unsatisfactory answer. You might even have asked us this question via email - in which case you either got a foot-long response in your email, or you got forgotten in our inbox (sorry for that, it's not personal). Now it's time for the real deal: How many mock interviews should...

In this episode of The Case Interview Podcast, Bruno talks about the three scenarios where candidates consider hiring a case interview coach - but there's only one where it's definitely worth the cost. Also, we make sure to highlight alternatives to getting a case interview coach in each scenario because I know they're (very) expensive. P.S.: Please don't mind that I (Julio) lo...

In today's episode, Bruno and Julio answer questions from the audience. Here's what you will find answered inside: How to choose between multiple offers? Is it true that partners mostly care about the fit? Why is your free course free? When to start prepping so I'll peak at the right time? Should I start preparing before I get invited to an interview, or will I be wasting my time? -...

In this episode, Bruno and Julio each separately created a perfect 2-week prep plan, without talking about them.  Then they presented their plans and ended up getting into a heated argument over which one was better.  Followed by a fistfight. Needless to say, Bruno got the worst of it. ... I'm kidding (or am I? You'll only know if you watch this episode. It's in video so you can see...

In this episode, you will find... What consulting firms are really testing for in case math questions (and what they're NOT testing for) The most common reason for failing a case math question How to know if you're first-round ready in quantitative analysis How to MASTER case math: The elements of a perfect preparation and how to find them ------------------------------- If you've e...

In this episode, Bruno and Julio bring Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, back to the podcast.  Nicolas currently helps top European universities adapt their curricula with high-impact, practical problem-solving skills. These skills are the ones best leveraged to help in the students' career progression and impact, as well as their performance in consulting interviews.  Here are some...

In this episode, Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, who currently helps top European universities adapt their curricula with high-impact, practical problem-solving skills. These skills are the ones best leveraged to help in the students' career progression and impact, as well as their performance in consulting interviews. We talked about a wide-ranging of to...

In this episode, Bruno brings out a six-step system to effectively learn how to solve any case, starting from zero. ------------------------------- If you've enjoyed this or previous episodes, the #1 thing you can do to help us promote the show is leaving a rating and review. This would mean the world to us. Thank you! ( Click here to review if you're on iOS. ) --------------------------...

In this episode, Bruno explains a framework on how to learn any complex skill (and how that framework applies to learning case interviews). ------------------------------- If you've enjoyed this or previous episodes, the #1 thing you can do to help us promote the show is leaving a rating and review. This would mean the world to us. Thank you! ( Click here to review if you're on iOS. ) --...

In this episode, Bruno teaches a technique that is the quickest way to improve your business sense: Just-In-Time Learning. ------------------------------- If you've enjoyed this or previous episodes, the #1 thing you can do to help us promote the show is leaving a rating and review. This would mean the world to us. Thank you! ( Click here to review if you're on iOS. ) -------------------...