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The Right Attitude for Case Interviews

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Email: My success is really your success at case preparation. Preparation: - LOMS and McKinsey's Problem Solving Test for the case studies (four weeks). Personally, I found the best case interviews [ in LOMS ] to be the most helpful. This understanding gave me confidence and peace during the interview process.

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Personal Ethics -- in Consulting Offers and in Business

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I received two offers recently and have also been given offer deadline extensions for them until later this week, which I had requested as a way to "buy" time: 1) to hear back from other firms I interviewed with, and 2) for the final round interview with my top-choice firm this week. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Networking, Practice, and Extreme Preparation

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While that has been a great experience, I ultimately found my greatest training and instruction in how to prepare for case interviews from your website and materials. With some more research and discussion with my family, I had learned about McKinsey's incredibly impressive reputation in the business world.

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4 Key Consulting Fit Interview Questions You Must Prepare For

Management Consulted

During an interview, it is common to be asked “Tell me about yourself.” The fit interview is where magic happens , where your true self comes out, and where the interview is ultimately decided. The fit interview is the tiebreaker, so you best be on your game. Au contraire, peeps. Why Consulting?

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Extreme Determination and Extreme Success

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Just like you read what I write to pick up tips, strategies, and "clues" to how to succeed in case interviews , consulting, and, to some extent, life, I do the exact same thing by reading about and learning from others. But , the decision to choose your own level of determination and work ethic IS within your control.

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How a C Player Becomes an A Player

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If you have the raw talent and work ethic but are simply inexperienced, that’s very different than if you are experienced (in terms of years worked), but just can’t seem to do a good job. Do you have the right work ethic? Work ethic is not strictly a personality trait. Are you motivated? It is also situationally dependent.

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Oliver Wyman interview preparation: the inside story

Management Consulted

Have an upcoming Oliver Wyman interview? Additionally, a lack of an advanced degree would not knock you off that path (like it would at McKinsey, BCG or Bain). The firm is an excellent launch pad for individuals with an excellent work ethic and aspirations of rapid career growth. KEY STATS FOR OLIVER WYMAN. Website: [link].