The Case Interview Podcast

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 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)

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)

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 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)

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)

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 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)

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)

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 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)

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)

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 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)

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)

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 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)