25. Should I get a case interview coach?

25. Should I get a case interview coach?

Author: Julio and Bruno from Crafting Cases August 28, 2023 Duration: 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 m...

Navigating the high-stakes world of management consulting interviews can feel like a puzzle without the picture on the box. The Case Interview Podcast is here to provide that missing blueprint, hosted by Julio and Bruno from Crafting Cases. Both former McKinsey consultants, they draw directly from their hands-on work preparing thousands of candidates for these exact challenges. Each episode unpacks the hard-earned wisdom and candid stories from that front-line experience, moving beyond generic advice to the nuanced strategies that actually make a difference. You’ll hear a practical breakdown of what separates successful candidates from the rest, focusing on how to sidestep the common errors that derail most applicants. The aim is straightforward: to equip you with the clarity and confidence needed to approach firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. New conversations arrive every Monday, offering a consistent source of guidance as you build your skills. This isn't about theoretical concepts; it's a direct transfer of actionable knowledge from those who have been through the process and now specialize in coaching others through it. Tune in to transform the daunting case interview into a structured problem you are fully prepared to solve.
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Bain interviewer puts Julio against the wall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:53
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Three tips to improve your "so what" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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…
The golden rule of drills [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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 you…
Her potential was locked up because of this ONE mistake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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 stude…
This mistake cost him $3,000 and a McKinsey offer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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. -----…
THE framework for your case interview preparation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 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 fram…