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. ------------------------------- If you're looking to improve your case solving skills, make sure you check out our free course a...
Nov 27, 2023•9 min
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 solving skills, make sure you check out our free course at www.craftingcases.com/course . Inside this free course...
Nov 20, 2023•7 min
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, make sure you check out our free course at www.craftingcases.com/course . Inside this free course, you will...
Nov 13, 2023•10 min
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 course at www.craftingcases.com/course . Inside this free course, you will learn... How to identify and answer each...
Nov 06, 2023•8 min
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 looking to improve your case solving skills, make sure you check out our free course at www.craftingcases.co...
Oct 30, 2023•16 min
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.
Oct 09, 2023•35 min•Ep. 31
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? ------------------------------- If you're looking to improve your case solving skills to get a job at McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and other manage...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 30
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 ------------------------------- If you've enjoyed this or previous episodes, the #1 thing you can do to help us promote...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 29
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 threat of getting stuck and how to avoid it ------------------------------- If you've enjoyed this or previous...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 28
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 interviews? Should you read books? Which ones? How? The right and wrong mindsets in your preparation The im...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 27
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 you really do? No BS, what's the number ? This is what Bruno and I attempt to answer in this episode. We also talk about...
Sep 04, 2023•37 min•Ep. 26
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) look hungover in the YouTube version of the pod. I thought they had coffee at the studio, but they didn't. So that's my mo...
Aug 28, 2023•36 min•Ep. 25
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? ------------------------------- If you've enjoyed this or previous episodes, the #1 thing you can do to help us prom...
Aug 21, 2023•47 min•Ep. 24
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 the full - alleged - fight, on YouTube.) Regardless of the big fight, they do talk about the differences in their pl...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 23
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 enjoyed this or previous episodes, the #1 thing you can do to help us promote the show is leaving a rating and revie...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 22
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 of the topics they talked about this time... How do you, as a candidate, identify good case interview cont...
Jul 31, 2023•51 min•Ep. 21
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 topics, including but not limited to... Lessons learned in each stage of his McKinsey career How to know if...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 20
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. ) ------------------------------- If you're looking to improve your case solving skills, make sure you check out our free course at www.cr...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 19
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. ) ------------------------------- If you're looking to improve your case solving skills, make sure you check out o...
Jul 10, 2023•49 min•Ep. 18
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. ) ------------------------------- If you're looking to improve your case solving skills, make sure you check out our free course at...
Jul 03, 2023•41 min•Ep. 17
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. Thank you! ( Click here to review if you're on iOS. ) ------------------------------- If you're looking to im...
Jun 26, 2023•55 min•Ep. 16
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 you! ( Click here to review if you're on iOS. ) ------------------------------- If you're looking to improve you...
Jun 19, 2023•41 min•Ep. 15
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 iOS. ) ------------------------------- If you're looking to improve your case solving skills, make sure you ch...
Jun 12, 2023•53 min•Ep. 14
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 you're on iOS. ) ------------------------------- If you're looking to improve your case solving skills, mak...
Jun 05, 2023•41 min•Ep. 13
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 and review. This would mean the world to us. Thank you! ( Click here to review if you're on iOS. ) --------...
May 29, 2023•52 min•Ep. 12
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 mean the world to us. Thank you! ( Click here to review if you're on iOS. ) -------------------------------...
May 22, 2023•28 min•Ep. 11
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 previous episodes, the #1 thing you can do to help us promote the show is leaving a rating and review. This w...
May 15, 2023•45 min•Ep. 10
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 the world to us. Thank you! ( Click here to review if you're on iOS. ) ------------------------------- I...
May 08, 2023•48 min•Ep. 9
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 us promote the show is leaving a rating and review. This would mean the world to us. Thank you! ( Click here to rev...
May 01, 2023•31 min•Ep. 8
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 thing you can do to help us promote the show is leaving a rating and review. This would mean the world to us. Thank...
Apr 24, 2023•41 min•Ep. 7
