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Case Interview Preparation & Management Consulting | Strategy | Critical Thinking

Case Interview Preparation & Management Consulting | Strategy | Critical Thinking

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  • 830: Speed is the wrong focus area (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
    Dec 3 2025

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss speed. Far too many candidates focus on being faster. That is another myth.

    Speed is an outcome of having good technique. So if you are slow, deconstruct your technique, analyze weaknesses and develop a new way to solve arithmetic. That is key. Unless your technique improves aka "your process to solve math," you will never improve. We explain how in this podcast. Moreover, if an interviewer or practice partner indicates you are slow, think carefully if your technique can be improved, versus merely trying to speak faster. Note, there are many different techniques to solve arithmetic problems so do not search for the "best" technique. Find one that works for you.

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    9 mins
  • 829: Case length and details (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
    Dec 1 2025

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we dtalk about case length and details.

    When we ask candidates for more details in their resume, fit responses and cover letter, they always write longer sentences. There is an important difference between "more details" and "greater length". Most candidates are accustomed to spending just a few minutes on a thought and then writing up long and poorly structured sentences. When we ask for more details, we require more facts in the case interview or fit answer and this, crucially, usually means denser and shorter answers.

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    7 mins
  • 828: Career rotation vs. progression (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
    Nov 26 2025

    For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we speak about career rotation vs. progression.

    Candidates always want to show improvement on their resumes in the months leading up to their applications. For those working in industry or rival consulting firms, showing leadership and career development is crucial. This podcast explains that career rotation, a lateral move at the same pay grade, is rarely a good idea unless it takes you to a part of the business where you can show leadership in solving a major problem. Career progression, a promotion to a new pay grade, always looks good on a resume because it demonstrates you are mastering your functional domain. It is better to stay in a role and achieve results than rotating for a better title.

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    5 mins
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