Julio and Bruno from Crafting Cases
The Case Interview Podcast
In The Case Interview Podcast, you will learn what it takes to get offers at top consulting firms (such as McKinsey, BCG and Bain). Every Monday morning, we share the hard-earned wisdom and stories from our experience helping thousands of candidates prepare for their management consulting interviews, so you can avoid the mistakes that 99% of candidates make and be among the top 1% who get multiple offers. We are Bruno and Julio, former McKinsey and Bain consultants, former consulting interview coaches, and creators of the case interview preparation website Crafting Cases (www.craftingcases.com...
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Mar 3, 2025
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Episodes
16. 5 Buzzwords to avoid in your case interviews 26.06.2023 54:58
In this episode, we talk about 5 buzzwords that candidates use that instantly turn interviewers off, why they have this effect, and what you should do instead (to really impress your interviewer). ------------------------------- 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. Than...
15. The #1 mistake good candidates make in analytical questions 19.06.2023 41:27
In this episode, we talk about the #1 mistake in analytical question that even the best candidates out there make, why it's such a big mistake, and exactly what you should do to avoid it. ------------------------------- 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 yo...
14. How to improve 10X in your case performance using drills 12.06.2023 53:03
In this episode, we talk about why drills allow you to improve 10X faster and best practices when using drills so you can maximize your improvement. ------------------------------- 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...
13. The Case in Point Curse 05.06.2023 41:23
In this episode, we talk about the negative consequences of reading Case in Point, why they happen, and how to get rid of the Case in Point curse if you have it. ------------------------------- 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 yo...
12. The ultimate case prep hack [Part 2 of The #1 consultant habit you should steal from us] 29.05.2023 52:23
In this episode, we talk about how to apply your case solving skills into the planning of your case interview preparation and why doing that brings exponential results. We also show you a framework so that you can start doing this immediately. ------------------------------- If you've enjoyed this or previous episodes, the #1 thing you can do to help us promote the show is leaving a rating...
11. The #1 consultant habit you should steal from us 22.05.2023 27:50
In this episode we talk about how to apply the problem-solving skills from case interviews into the problems of your everyday life and about why that will bring you (1) more practice time and (2) higher quality practice. ------------------------------- 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 me...
10. 3 Vicious traps of Profitability Cases 15.05.2023 45:16
In this episode, we talk about three traps that most candidates bring upon themselves when solving profitability cases, and how to avoid them. If you can avoid those traps, you will find it much easier to solve easy and tough profitability cases, and place yourself ahead of the 80-90% of candidates who aren't aware of these traps. ------------------------------- If you've enjoyed this or...
09. A new revolution in the case interview prep space 08.05.2023 47:59
In this episode, Bruno and Julio discuss a hypothetical history of the case prep space, the previous revolutions that happened in the space, and how new technologies have disrupted other competitive spaces in the past. ------------------------------- 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...
08. The dumb questions that make you sound smart in case interviews 01.05.2023 31:14
In this episode, Julio and Bruno talk about... The three types of seemingly dumb questions that actually make you sound smart to consultants Why these questions are seen as dumb by many candidates How they're crucial to the consultant's day-to-day job How not to overuse them ------------------------------- If you've enjoyed this or previous episodes, the #1 thing you can do to help...
07. Why we taught estimations first 24.04.2023 40:44
In this episode, we explain exactly why we taught estimations first when we did 1-on-1, long-term case interview coaching, why this matters to you, and why we wouldn't move on to other, more advanced things, if the candidate wasn't estimating well yet (no matter how frustrated we or they would get). ------------------------------- If you've enjoyed this or previous episodes, the #1...
06. Are mock interviews a waste of time? 17.04.2023 52:12
In this episode, we talk about why at least 50% of the mock interviews are just wasted time and what you can do to avoid wasting all that time (and get 2X+ results). ------------------------------- 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 i...
05. Case interview math: 4 myths that hold candidates back 10.04.2023 49:03
In this episode, we debunk the four greatest case interview math myths. We talk about... The real impact math mistakes have on your interview How fast you really need to be When you can and can't do math on paper And the right and the wrong ways to round numbers and all the nuances in between. ------------------------------- If you've enjoyed this or previous episodes, the #1 thing you c...
04. The Consultant's Turing Test 06.04.2023 49:34
In this episode, Bruno explains what the Consultant's Turing Test is and how to be prepared for it when your interviews come. ------------------------------- 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. ) -----------...
03. Two amazing practice methods our most resourceful clients created 03.04.2023 37:24
In this episode, we talk about 2 unique ways to practice for cases that two case interview coaching clients created, and how you can add them to your practice. We also talk about being resourceful and how that can help you in your case prep and in your job as a consultant. After listening to this episode you will understand why these two candidates are now high-performing consultants at McKinsey a...
02. How to create great structures FAST (under 2 minutes) 27.03.2023 46:19
In this episode we will show you how to create great structures fast in your case interviews (instead of mediocre structures slowly). You will learn... How fast you really need to be when creating your initial structures (everyone says it's 2 minutes, but it's not that simple...) The bi-modal structuring practice technique that will help you improve the quality of your structure while de...
01. Lessons from 10,000 hours helping candidates get into consulting 20.03.2023 1:10:17
Real lessons come from real work, struggles, and frustrations. In this episode, we talk about our own preparation journey as candidates and our period helping hundreds of candidates get jobs in consulting firms. We also share how our experience as case coaches forced us to create content that helps solve real candidates' problems and the full story behind Crafting Cases. ---------------------...
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