article thumbnail

How Taekwon-Do Prepared Me for Consulting Interviews

Tom Spencer

In addition, when learning new kicks and punches, students like myself consult instructors or encyclopedias to help us perfect techniques, much like we consult videos and books when we need to learn new frameworks and methods of analysis.

article thumbnail

Personal Experience Interview - McKinsey PEI

CaseInterview.com

Consulting is really the merger of two very different fields -- business analysis and interpersonal leadership skills. The premise of the case interview is to use a business simulation to test your business analysis skills (or general quantitative analysis skills as applied to a business problem).

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Applying to McKinsey from a Non-Target School

CaseInterview.com

Additionally, I went through the Case Interview Secrets videos twice, and went through Cosentino 's book four times (in order to nail any possible estimation question and read through some more case examples). So, the qualitative analysis to consider is this: How much further up the learning curve do I need to get to be successful?

article thumbnail

Generalist vs Specialist Firm Interviews

Tom Spencer

There is a lot to think about when preparing for consulting interviews , and you may want to check out some of our other blog posts and guides for preparing your resume , creating your cover letter , and improving your network. For example, BCG requires one-way video interviews. Others move right into the main interview.

article thumbnail

Improving Confidence

CaseInterview.com

(Hint - I used the exact same principles I suggest you use when writing a strong cover letter or resume. For more info on resume writing, see my video on the top 5 mistakes candidates make in writing resumes.). 2) You need to sound confident in the conclusions you draw from your analysis. Additional Resources.

article thumbnail

Case Interview Advice from Another McKinsey New Hire

CaseInterview.com

CV/covering letter. He explained that many firms have a marking system with, say, five possible marks for academics, four possible marks for previous work experience, five for extra-curriculars and perhaps one or two for a sound covering letter. So it is much easier. End My Comment. Okay, I am joking. but only a little.

article thumbnail

L.E.K. Strategy Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

As a Summer Associate, you will essentially have the same job as a full time Associate, which consists of basic research and analysis. Consulting Videos. The first, their Summer Associate Program, is for undergraduates who are between their junior and senior years. If you are an international candidate, then don’t worry, L.E.K.