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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). Hit subscribe and let's get to work towards your MBB offer.

Julio and Bruno from Crafting Cases


    • Nov 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 66 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Case Interview Podcast

    31. What is a case interview and why do consulting firms use them? (Case Interview 101)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 34:41


    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.

    30. Q&A: Partner-level drills, Obsessing with a case gone wrong, Mixing Profit trees w/ frameworks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 65:20


    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 management consulting firms, make sure you check out our free course at https://www.craftingcases.com/courseInside 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)

    29. What to expect in consulting fit interviews (and McKinsey PEI)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 70:18


    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 interviewThe differences between themWhat questions management consulting firms will ask youWhat 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)

    28. 9 Common market sizing mistakes and how to avoid them

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 86:34


    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 structuresThe dreaded follow-up questions and the traps they poseThe threat of getting stuck and how 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 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)

    27. 6 Beginner mistakes that will WRECK your case interview preparation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 68:39


    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 preparationThe importance of solo 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.)-------------------------------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)

    26. How many mock interviews should I do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 36:52


    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...The reasons why you should do mock interviewsThe (many) problems with mock interviewsHow to achieve these same goals with less mocksHow many you should do if you're short on time vs. if you have plenty of timeBruno's 5-10 streak rule, if you want a personalized decision instead of a set number-------------------------------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)

    25. Should I get a case interview coach?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 36:21


    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 morning face without my daily dose of caffeine. Sorry about that.-------------------------------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)

    24. Q&A: Peaking at the right time, What partners care about, Choosing between multiple offers, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 47:09


    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 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)

    23. Case interview prep in just two weeks: how we would do it

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 59:45


    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 plans and which is best for what kind of people.If you're on a short schedule with your case prep, check it out asap.If you just want to see a fistfight between your two favorite case interview nerds, there 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, 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)

    22. How to MASTER case math even if you're not a math person

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 71:46


    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 questionHow to know if you're first-round ready in quantitative analysisHow 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 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)

    How most candidates prepare and why it doesn't work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 6:14


    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 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)

    How interviewers perceive candidates, Avoiding plateaus, Choosing the best practice partners | Interview with former McKinsey AP, Nicolas Constantinesco #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 51:10


    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 content among all the bad stuff out there?How can you break the vicious cycle of "beginners doing mocks with beginners and never improving because their case partners are inexperienced"?What lessons should you be learning from top performer athletes and baking into your preparation?-------------------------------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)

    The golden rule of drills

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 9:05


    This clip is an excerpt of episode 14. How to improve 10X in your case performance using drills, where 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'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)

    Her potential was locked up because of this ONE mistake

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 7:44


    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 students' 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, 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)

    This mistake cost him $3,000 and a McKinsey offer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 5:26


    This clip is an excerpt of episode 13. The Case in Point Curse, where 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'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)

    THE framework for your case interview preparation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 8:13


    This clip is an excerpt of episode 12, where 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'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)

    The ONE thing you're probably doing wrong in your preparation (even if you're advanced)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 4:40


    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 students' 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, 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)

    Watch out for the "Internal-External Trap" in your next profitability case

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 10:51


    This clip is an excerpt of episode 10. 3 Vicious Traps of Profitability Cases, where 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'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)

    When going "safe" is not safe at all

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 10:23


    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.-------------------------------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)

    The problem with case interview books according to former McKinsey AP

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 8:24


    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 students' 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, 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)

    The first step in learning case interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 15:04


    This clip is an excerpt of episode 19. How to learn how to solve any case (in six steps) [Part 2 of How to learn complex skills (5 principles)], where Bruno brings out a six-step system to effectively learn how to solve any case.-------------------------------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)

    The #1 principle to learning case interviews - or any other complex skill

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 11:03


    This clip is an excerpt of episode 18. How to learn complex skills (5 principles), where Bruno explains a framework on how to learn any complex skill (and how that framework applies to learning 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, 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)

    Should I postpone my interviews?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 4:43


    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 students' 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, 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)

    Improve your business sense for case interviews with "Just-in-time learning"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 9:36


    This clip is an excerpt of episode 17. The quickest way to improve your business sense, whereBruno teaches a technique that is the quickest way to improve your business sense.-------------------------------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)

    Is "Porters Five Forces" just BS business jargon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 11:26


    This clip is an excerpt of episode 16. 5 Buzzwords to avoid in your case interviews, wherewe 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'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)

    3 types of mock interview partners

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 7:38


    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 students' 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, 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)

    The REAL reason behind the "so what?" question

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 6:14


    This clip is an excerpt of episode 15. The #1 mistake good candidates make in analytical questions, where 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'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)

    The birth of case interview drills

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 7:07


    This clip is an excerpt of episode 14. How to improve 10X in your case performance using drills, where 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'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)

    Why McKinsey, why Bain, why BCG? How to know if you're a good fit with the firm you're interviewing with

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 6:10


    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 students' 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, 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)

    Why do people STILL use Case in Point if it's so bad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 12:30


    This clip is an excerpt of episode 13. The Case in Point Curse, where 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 already have it.-------------------------------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)

    Use this if you're hiring a case coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 10:16


    This clip is an excerpt of episode 12. The ultimate case prep hack, where 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'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)

    How Julio designed his fit stories using case-solving skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 8:31


    This clip is an excerpt of episode 11. The #1 consultant habit you should steal from us, where 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'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)

    Beware of the Root Cause Trap in profitability cases

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 12:23


    This clip is an excerpt of episode 10. 3 Vicious Traps of Profitability Cases, where 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 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)

    How consultants add value, and the challenges of being a consultant in the age of AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 8:17


    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, 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)

    A hypothetical history of case interview prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 10:23


    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.-------------------------------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)

    You'd be screwed if you didn't ask dumb questions in these cases

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 8:03


    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 more insights.-------------------------------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)

    Managing lifestyle like a pro

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 6:54


    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, 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)

    You can't untie market sizings and 80/20 thinking (and you can't be a consultant without 80/20 thinking)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 7:45


    This clip is an excerpt from episode 07. Why we taught estimations first, where we explain why our coaching method involved (and our current teaching method also involves) teaching estimations before anything else, the skills estimations allow you to learn in isolation, and the frustrations and rewards it brought to the candidates who worked with us. If you like it, I highly recommend you check out the full episode for more insights.-------------------------------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)

    The Proverbial Sausage: how casebooks are made and why you should care

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 8:43


    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 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)

    How to choose between offices

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 6:32


    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, 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)

    "I spent 15 minutes on a calculation at a McKinsey first round interview"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 10:07


    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 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)

    Why senior partners ask dumb questions (and you should too)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 8:25


    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 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)

    The 12-hour drill got her a McKinsey job

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 16:20


    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.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)

    Disney-movie relationships = Case in Point case interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 9:47


    This clip is an excerpt of episode 13. The Case in Point Curse, where 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'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)

    Bain interviewer puts Julio against the wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 8:53


    This clip is an excerpt of episode 16. 5 Buzzwords to avoid in your case interviews, where 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'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)

    Three tips to improve your "so what"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 9:31


    This clip is an excerpt of episode 15. The #1 mistake good candidates make in analytical questions, where 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'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)

    20. Lessons from a career in consulting, Managing lifestyle, Limiting beliefs in case interviews | Interview with former McKinsey AP, Nicolas Constantinesco

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 115:08


    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 careerHow to know if you'll be a good fit in a firm before joiningDifferences between officesHow to effectively prepare for case interviewsThe problem with case interview books and how to avoid themNicolas's best interviewer and coach stories-------------------------------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)

    19. How to learn how to solve any case (in six steps) [Part 2 of How to learn complex skills (5 principles)]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 71:42


    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.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)

    18. How to learn complex skills (5 principles)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 49:10


    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 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)

    17. The quickest way to improve your business sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 40:43


    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 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)

    16. 5 Buzzwords to avoid in your case interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 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. 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)

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