Last Updated on October 9, 2025 Smart but Shaky Most candidates walk into their case interviews armed to the teeth: cases drilled, math shortcuts memorized, every Victor Cheng quote tattooed on their brain. And then the interview starts. Suddenly, all that prep turns into polite hesitation: “Uh, maybe we could… possibly… look at market share?”… Read more The post Bluffing with Style: The Case Interview Mindset You Need first appeared on StrategyCase.com.| StrategyCase.com
Last Updated on October 9, 2025 One small slip in a consulting case interview at McKinsey, BCG, or Bain won’t kill your chances. Unless you overreact. In fact, interviewers at top firms don’t expect flawless execution. What they care about is whether you can stay calm under pressure, recover quickly, and show the resilience and… Read more The post Perfectionism: The Silent Killer of Your Case Interview Performance first appeared on StrategyCase.com.| StrategyCase.com
Last Updated on August 28, 2024 Case interviews are the gateway to a consulting career, especially at top firms like Bain & Company. But Bain does things a bit differently—they zero in on a unique approach called the “Answer-First” principle. This isn’t just about solving problems; it’s about showing you can get straight to the… Read more The post Answer First in Bain Interviews first appeared on StrategyCase.com.| StrategyCase.com