29. What to expect in consulting fit interviews (and McKinsey PEI)
09/25/23 • 70 min
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
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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 of the six (and only six) types of questions that you will have in your case interviews (these happen in ALL types of cases!)
- How to structure ANY case with a customized structure and how to stay structured throughout the case (even if you've never seen a case like that before)
- Tons of practice drills to optimize your learning (this helps you put theory into practice and focus on your weaknesses, even if you don't have the time to do mock interviews every day)
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 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.craftingcases.com/course.
Inside this free course, you will learn...
- How to identify and answer each of the six (and only six) types of questions that you will have in your case interviews (these happen in ALL types of cases!)
- How to structure ANY case with a customized structure and how to stay structured throughout the case (even if you've never seen a case like that before)
- Tons of practice drills to optimize your learning (this helps you put theory into practice and focus on your weaknesses, even if you don't have the time to do mock interviews every day)
Previous Episode
28. 9 Common market sizing mistakes and how to avoid 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 threat of getting stuck and how to avoid it
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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.craftingcases.com/course.
Inside this free course, you will learn...
- How to identify and answer each of the six (and only six) types of questions that you will have in your case interviews (these happen in ALL types of cases!)
- How to structure ANY case with a customized structure and how to stay structured throughout the case (even if you've never seen a case like that before)
- Tons of practice drills to optimize your learning (this helps you put theory into practice and focus on your weaknesses, even if you don't have the time to do mock interviews every day)
Next Episode
30. Q&A: Partner-level drills, Obsessing with a case gone wrong, Mixing Profit trees w/ conceptual frameworks
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?
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If you're looking to improve your case solving skills to get a job at McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and other management consulting firms, make sure you check out our free course at https://www.craftingcases.com/course
Inside this free course, you will learn...
- How to identify and answer each of the six (and only six) types of questions that you will have in your case interviews (these happen in ALL types of cases!)
- How to structure ANY case with a customized structure and how to stay structured throughout the case (even if you've never seen a case like that before)
- Tons of practice drills to optimize your learning (this helps you put theory into practice and focus on your weaknesses, even if you don't have the time to do mock interviews every day)
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