Case Interview Prep

Have you ever gone through THREE rounds of case interviews just to be ghosted? I put in hours in this interview process, a thank you for your time but email doesn't sound too out of line.

I'm curious, how many case interviews has everyone done during their careers?

Does Bain put experienced Consultants through the full wringer when they're applying to work there? I have over 10 years of experience, will they still want me to do a case interview?

Does anyone else kind of mumble to themselves when working or concentrating too hard? I do, and I started talking to myself during my interview yesterday. Any chance I didn't freak out the intervi… more

What weakness of yours gives you challenges during case interviews? For me, I struggle with mental math.

Hey everyone, I am preparing for a senior associate interview with McKinsey next month. currently in tier 2 firm. i am looking for candidates with experience to practice with. if interested please rea… more

I have a business case interview with BCG. What should I expect? I've checked out their online prep guide, but it was fairly vague and unhelpful.

Any experienced hires currently prepping for case interviews and interested in doing mock cases together? Dm me

I do environmental consulting, why am I being asked to do an M&A case interview?

I just want to get something off my chest here. I have an MBA from Wharton, why do I keep having to do case interviews?

Do you ever wonder who the hell came up with the idea of case interviews, anyway?

🤔If asked, "What is a case interview and what is it used for?" How would you answer?

I had a recruiter tell me to set aside two hours for my case interview with Bain & Company. Doesn't this seem a little long?

What case interview books or prep materials do you guys recommend for someone who's never done a case interview before?

Any ideas on what I should expect from my interview with KPMG? I was told the interview would take about an hour and include a case interview. How much time will that case interview take up?

I've been doing some research on case interview preparations, and it is pretty overwhelming TBH. Can someone help me cut through the noise and just give me some advice on how I can more efficientl… more

Do people considered at the senior level still have to complete case interviews? Just curious.

I've been arguing with my husband, who is also a Consultant. Who is right in this situation? I've done my fair share of case interviews in the past, but it's been about four years since I&… more

Hello, so I'm in Accounting, not consulting, so I was thrown for a loop when this firm I'm interviewing for told me I would need to complete the case interview process to move forward. Is this… more

Is there such a thing as over preparing for a case interview? I spoke to someone who said they've probably spent over 40 hours preparing for their case interview. Seems crazy excessive to me.

Ex MBB - exploring a new idea that removes middlemen for $ versus $$$ to coach case interviews. Any interests? DM

Did anyone else's college have them practice mock case interviews? I had to do two of these in school.

Happy New Year! Let's create a thread of helpful case interview preparation links and resources

How old were you when you took your first Case Interview? I was actually 28, for a small firm, I'm sure no one has heard of.

Do you ever feel embarrassed asking too many clarifying questions during your case interview? After I ask the third or fourth question, I get worried about how I look.

I’m a former MBB EM looking to help people with case interviews over my weekends. If you think you can use some help, DM me. Happy New Year!

Hello guys,

Has anyone had experience with the PwC UK technical case study interview for an external audit position? Any insights for preparation ?

Thanks

Happy New Year! What firm is everyone trying to get hired on at in 2026? I'm swinging for a Big 4.

I was told that I should record myself practicing mock interviews. Well, that was dumb advice, because all I saw when I watched those recordings were the weird facial expressions and body movements I … more

What's the best piece of advice you can give someone for their first case interview?

Is it safe to assume that most firms won't be looking to do much hiring during January... and maybe into February.

🤔 Which of the Big4 is known for having the toughest Case Interview?