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The Case Interview Podcast

48 Episodes

8 minutes | May 23, 2022
The problem with case interview books according to former McKinsey AP
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)
15 minutes | May 16, 2022
The first step in learning case interviews
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)
11 minutes | May 9, 2022
The #1 principle to learning case interviews - or any other complex skill
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)
5 minutes | May 2, 2022
Should I postpone my interviews?
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)
10 minutes | Apr 25, 2022
Improve your business sense for case interviews with "Just-in-time learning"
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)
11 minutes | Apr 18, 2022
Is "Porters Five Forces" just BS business jargon?
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)
8 minutes | Apr 11, 2022
3 types of mock interview partners
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)
6 minutes | Apr 4, 2022
The REAL reason behind the "so what?" question
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)
7 minutes | Mar 28, 2022
The birth of case interview drills
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)
6 minutes | Mar 21, 2022
Why McKinsey, why Bain, why BCG? How to know if you're a good fit with the firm you're interviewing with
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)
13 minutes | Mar 14, 2022
Why do people STILL use Case in Point if it's so bad?
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)
10 minutes | Mar 7, 2022
Use this if you're hiring a case coach
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)
9 minutes | Feb 28, 2022
How Julio designed his fit stories using case-solving skills
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)
12 minutes | Feb 21, 2022
Beware of the Root Cause Trap in profitability cases
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)
8 minutes | Feb 14, 2022
How consultants add value, and the challenges of being a consultant in the age of AI
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)
10 minutes | Feb 7, 2022
A hypothetical history of case interview prep
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)
8 minutes | Jan 31, 2022
You'd be screwed if you didn't ask dumb questions in these cases
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)
7 minutes | Jan 24, 2022
Managing lifestyle like a pro
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)
6 minutes | Jan 20, 2022
How most candidates prepare and why it doesn't work
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)
51 minutes | Jan 17, 2022
21. How interviewers perceive candidates, Avoiding plateaus, Choosing the best practice partners | Interview with former McKinsey AP, Nicolas Constantinesco #2
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)
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