MBB Discussions
Case Interview

Is it normal for Director MC at Big 4 (11 years exp) to have to take a case interview when looking at MBB?

If you interview with MBB as an experienced hire (~10 yrs), do you still have to go through a case interview?

Case interview tips for MBB?

MBB Case Interview tips beyond:
- Case In Point
- LOMS
- Rocketblocks
- Case Interview Secret

Please share any!

Been in industry for a while but have MBB case interview coming up. Suggestions on best resources available? Been maybe 5-6 years since I’ve really done a case. Thanks!

What are experienced hire case interview questions like at MBB? Same as campus hire or less/more intense?

Currently going over Victor Cheng’s videos. ordered Case in Point and Case Interview Secrets for MBB interviews. any other recommendations?

Wishful thinking, but would doing well on the fit portion of an mbb interview, i.e. having a great conversation, out weigh minor mistakes on a case interview- interviewer had to guide a bit.

Is it worth paying for case interview prep courses for an undergrad role at MBB?

Mbb recruiter told me to brush up on my case interview and apply again later this year when I asked if MBA is the way to bridge gap for my interview rejection. Is this optimistic or just a nice “no”?

Looking to lateral to MBB and got MBB case interview soon, what type of cases/case frameworks should I be practicing, how do they compare to Big 4 case interviews?

I have a case interview coming up with MBB and I injured my hand. I can’t write. What to do? Go or move?

Case interview prep: we all know how to do this post-MBA, but how to approach this for a lateral to MBB as a manager? Where to find "advanced" cases?

MBB folks - do you really reject candidates who make a math/ calculation error during a case interview?

How do you practice MBB case interview? Any tips?

What are the best resources (web, books etc) for case interview and assessment test prep to get into MBB.

anyone have suggestions on best case interview coaching/prep for breaking into MBB? preferably someone who broke in from non-target

S3 at EY, interviewing with one of MBB in July - case interview and mock. Also Deloitte asking to come In for possible M1...thoughts?

Thoughts on Crafting Cases’ Analytics Academy? Could you use only this resource to sufficiently prepare for the quantitative part of a case interview at MBB?

I interviewed at MBB a couple of years ago, got through the case interview and all and was finally rejected and the feedback given was that I was too passionate about the specific industry the role was tailored to and that it might be difficult to lead me. I already knew during the interview process that I had fucked up because there were a couple of occasions where I made the interviewers look dumb and that it was evident I knew more than them about certain things. I wish I could undo it!

I have a case interview as a compensation/rewards consultant with MBB. Does anyone have any prep materials or recommendations on case interviews specific to rewards/compensation?

Any Porsche consulting case interview insights? prepare similar to MBB/T2?

Hello, I’m a pharmacy graduate currently applying for entry level consulting roles. I have first round interview at an MBB next week and I am interested in doing a practice case interview with a current or past consultant. If anyone is happy to help please let me know

Got feedback after a commercial case interview (similar as MBB) for a PE role, I came off as too "frameworky" (assuming not very organic conversation) and my frameworks were a bit too general. Rest was fine from what I understand. Any tips to improve on this?

is it harder to get into MBB as an engagement manager after 5-6 years of work experience?
I’ve heard the case/interview questions are more complicated is that true?

Has anyone ever (successfully) used frameworks from other disciplines as instead of usual structures you see in case interview prep? I have some generalist MBB interviews coming up- My background is in health & science not business- so applying things like logic models&theory of change models is much more natural for me rather than 3cs, etc. I feel they can be adapted for many case prompts, & I can apply them more confidently- but I don’t want to seem as if I’m thinking too out of the box

Has anyone ever (successfully) applied frameworks from other disciplines as opposed to the usual structures you see in case interview prep? I have some generalist MBB interviews coming up- My background is in health & life sciences not business- so applying things like logic models and theory of change models is much more natural for me rather than 3cs, etc. I feel they can be adapted for many case interview prompts, &I can apply them more confidently- but don’t want to be too out of the box.

A bit stressed about my application timeline for MBB… I’m still practicing casing and am not ready for the real thing yet, but I heard it could take months for the firms to get back regarding a first round interview. Should I apply now or wait to apply until I’m ready for the case interview?

Does anyone need a partner for consulting case prep ( MBB). I need case interview partners to prepare with

What's the MBB case interview like for analytics? Is it a take home and then explain your work type thing?

Does interviewing candidates while at MBB make you a better interviewer (such as when doing a case interview for PE funds)?

How difficult is the case interview process in Strategy&? Is at the same level of complexity as MBB?

Hey everyone, I am a recent graduate and just started working( 1 year work experience so far) but want to transition to strategy consulting (tier 2/ Big four/MBB) but I am starting from scratch with my prep for the case interviews and I’m curious on understanding if I can effectively/efficiently prepare for a case interview with free resources online as I am sceptical about paying some of the steep prices for coaching?

MBB friends,
How long do we get in our final round for one case interview?

I have COVID for the first time rn, but I'm currently in MBB case interview preparation mode, so I want to give my body time to sleep, rest, and do well, but even with sleep aids, my mind is wide awake and wants to convert random improper fractions to decimals in my head, do case problems, and more 🤕

How would you suggest shutting down when your mind is overstimulated and you're trying to sleep? Melatonin isn't doing it - nor is NyQuil. I'm cutting back on D3 to see if that improves my sleep.

I have COVID for the first time rn, but I'm currently in MBB case interview mode, so I want to give my body time to sleep so I can rest and do well, but even with sleep aids, my mind is wide awake and wants to convert random improper fractions to decimals in my head, market sizing drills, and more 🤕

I'm cutting back to my usual dose of D3 because I think the higher COVID dose is disrupting my sleep, but how else do you recommend shut down your mind when your ADHD mind won't turn off work.

Capital One case interview experience vs MBB? From what I understand, Cap 1’s cases are strictly business scenarios which is sometimes not the case in MBB. Any other insights?

I had a case interview for MBB specialist role but didn’t excel at the math part as I thought I would. I’m generally good with math, I just had a lapse in judgment for one particular part of the case… I got the rest fairly right and landed a good conclusion + had positive interaction with interviewer: Is there a chance I make it through?