For folks who’ve done R1/R2 interviews at BCG… how useful did you find the CaseCoach courses? I’m a week out before my R1 and I’m wondering if it’s going to be time we’ll-spent. Would love to hear “ignore this, definitely do that” sorts of advice if possible. (For background: I’m familiar with Victor Cheng, I’m using RocketBlocks, practicing live cases, consumed a bunch of YouTube videos, etc.)

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I've tried all, so here's my two cents.

Victor Cheng is only good after undergrad level when you have no idea about cases. It stops being useful the moment you start having real interviews. The highly generic frameworks there put you directly on a highway to get rejected. Avoid.

Crafting cases is really good and I'd suggest going through the entire free course first. Specially the part on hypothesis generation and testing. However they tend to be a bit too verbose when practicing and you might not have enough time in a real case. Good practice, nevertheless. Given that you have only a week left, I'd say do only the hypothesis part.

Case coach has definitely helped me. Although I didn't clear the BCG interview, it helped me land final rounds at t2/3 and an offer at a boutique. I'd suggest you do the following, given you have a week left:
In one day you can watch 2/3 of the live videos and do all of the guesstimates
The next day you can try doing one structuring and one chart interpretation exercise doc (10 examples each)
You can spend the remaining 3 days practicing the cases with a friend.

likehelpful

CI1 What is your background?

I found Hacking The Case Interview very useful. Live sessions are crucial, but quality counts. Prioritize doing 3-4 live sessions with actual BCGers over casing with applicants.

like

I just used craftingcases and rocket blocks

like

Can vouch that Crafting Case's Case Interview Fundamentals is a great resource. It's strange to me that it's free.

like

Just spend the money and use them

It’s not a factor of money (even then BCG provides interviewees free access to it) it’s a matter of time and the tradeoff’s between consuming more lessons vs doing self-study drills. (I’m prioritizing live case practice at the moment above all.)

Victor Cheng isn’t great. Firms consulting and Rocketblocks are great. management consulted for PEI stuff.

Related Posts

Don’t you love it when it takes two weeks for a recruiter to return your email but once they email you they want your response ASAP? Lovely people.

likefunnysmart

Anyone who got an offer from Accenture consulting able to have them change the home office. Interviewed for DC but now want to stay in NY.

Does that super conservative guy from KPMG have any comment on Trump's "interview" with Fox and Friends? I just want to know how they ratioanlize Mr. Stable Genius

like

Looking to confirm or crush my expectation as part of a business model. Are M&A like technology assessments somewhat standardized for angel investors or do you start by independently evaluating specific platform, data, code, technical architecture issues? I’m assuming there are individuals who seek technology risks for value opportunities while others avoid such risks. Is it common to ignore technology choices or are there other options I’m missing?

likesmart

If you get calls from more than one company for interview, and the interview happens to be on the same day & time, is it ok to tell one company that we have interview with the other one already scheduled? Or should I lie?! 🥺 Tata Consultancy Accenture Infosys Deloitte Capgemini

Post Photo
like

McKinsey & Company I did my final round with McKinsey today, and I I received a rejection call from the partner today. However, he said I did really great and wants to keep in touch with me. He also mentioned that I should reapply in 6 months. Does anyone have any similar experience? Do I have a better chance if I reapply next time?McKinsey & Company

like

What are your thoughts about putting an explanation for the current gap (as in, I haven’t been working for several months) on your resume, LinkedIn profile or cover letter? If you think it should be included in one of these places, how would you do it?

like

How long should I have to wait before applying for a transfer to abroad job in USA in the same company? Currently on a contract role as risk investigator L3 in Amazon

like

Hey Everyone, I’m interviewing with Accenture strategy (UK) for a manager role. Can someone please provide the salary range for a manager

like

What is the way to get job offer from abroad? Is there are resume is so important to get offer call?

like

What was your final round interview like? Have two coming up with two MD’s at the same firm and trying to be easy breezy about it.

like

Applying for a job at Aha! Feeling very passionately about this company and was wondering if there are any recruiters who can help to recommend me for the position.

like

Hi All, I have completed my technical interview on 6th Dec,2022 and received mail from HR on 7th Dec to upload documents on ibegin portal my status is changed to evaluated yesterday. I still haven't received any mail from HR regarding the HR interview or any further steps. What does this mean? Can I consider that I have chances or am I rejected?

like

Hi all, for anyone that’s gone through associate level interview at McK, can you speak to the turnaround time for offer after final interview?

like

People with experience with panel interviews/super day/multiple on site interviews within the same day: how long did it take to hear back? Since company interviewing all final stage candidates in one day it should be quick…

like

Hi guys I was working as application support engineer in my previous company and now I got java spring boot micro services project in cognizant but I getting scared to start working don't know why although I have cleared the interviews for cognizant as well as project .
How to overcome that fear please help

like

Hello Fishes,
I am currently interviewing at EY GDS and HR discussion is done.
But the HR is saying they can offer only 36% hike.
YOE: 6
CCTC : 12 LPA fixed.

How should I proceed with this.

like

Hi there- I have a couple questions I’d love some insight on. What is a typical salary range for an associate dir or dir of learning & dev in NYC?

I just graduated with my PsyD in school psych & several years experience in education, clinical psych & also as an admin/EA at a marketing firm HQ but am planning on interviewing for learning & dev roles. Total burnout in education and mental health fields. Could this be an obtainable entry point level/role given my career snapshot above? Thanks!

like

Hello, I'm a recent graduate with a Bachelors in Healthcare administration/ Management with 3 years of experience. Any advice as to where to apply for healthcare admin jobs in the Bay Area or Central valley. Looking to go into healthcare consulting as well. If anybody has any advice it would be very much appreciated thank you.

like

Anyone been part of a staff lending project before? I’m not sure what to expect but got a little freaked when I was asked to provide an updated resume

like

More Posts

Hi- I’m an hourly AA, been on the role for 6 months now and it’s my first AA job. I did not get a raise when I took the job because it was technically a demotion ( I was a team leader at a contact center). I assist two VPs and now they want to add a third because they’re looking for the “ 3:1 ratio “. Should I ask for a raise? Is this normal? I know another AA that handles 3+ people but idk if she’s hourly or salary. Any thoughts?

like

How much of a hike do we get in IBM in band promotion? Currently I am having 6B bandIBM

like

Can someone explain KL Rahul to me?

To me he is Kitna L Rahul … never seen him perform in any important match but still vice Captain and always in the 11

likefunny

To keep it general across tier 1 consulting firms...what would be the typical pay band for a practitioner with ~6 years experience and a MBA

like

If i accept the offer letter from Accenture and if I haven't joined. Will they block me for the future?

like

How do your companies track talent and music usage, are there any good software applications for this?

like

can someone share a screenshot of CTC breakup from wipro.

like

Hello Fishes I am working on SCCM/MECM (Infra) domain. I have cleared my technical round for IBM, so now I am waiting for the salary discussion call. I do have total 5 yoe. Current CTC : 6LPA Current Company : HCL So I would request you to please lemme know what amount or range of salary I should ask ?HCL Technologies IBM EXL Service

Hi Fishes,

How are hikes at Airbus, and how is variable pay.
Is there any perks.

like

Can one of you awesome people please scan my resume for a ZS Associates referral?

like

What's the avg comp for deals advisory director at PwC?

like

Is anyone from McKinsey or Bain available for a quick chat? I’m looking to change geography and my best bet might be with a different company. I’m currently a consultant at BCG

like

What salary range should I give for Avascent analyst role?

like

SO and I (no kids) will be moving to Bay Area in early 2020 with a car. Both will be working in the Palo Alto / Mountain View Area. Better to just live where we work or possible to commute from SF?

like

I’m seriously considering eating dinner at 5:30pm. Does that mean I’m officially old??

likefunnyuplifting

Anyone at Google willing to give out a referral? I’m looking at some Product/Strategy roles. DM me.

likefunny

Hello Everyone. I just wanted to ask what's the salary of a 4.5 years experience developer in Siemens technology and services. I just want to if i am underpaid or not.please help me out

like

Larsen & Toubro Infotech Hi Folks,
Anyone aware of Digital Engineering BU ? What is the wlb and what would be the office timing ?Larsen & Toubro Infotech

like

What are the travel opportunities for a functional consultant at PWC AC Banglore and also any info about moving abroad internally

like

Matched with a guy on Tinder. Had a great first date. We are stilling chatting on WhatsApp. But he has disappeared from my tinder (presumably, he unmatched with me). Is it typical for ppl to unmatch on Tinder when they are still interested in you?

like

Additional Posts in All Things MBB

Is the bcg chatbot case harder than the sample that they sent? How much weight does the chatbot hold?

like

Fellow MBBers, any of you think the banking raises will trickle over to us (110k starting) or nah?

like

Anyone willing to offer referral for lateral hire consulting opportunities at MBB. Is it possible to share the profile internally with someone at Partner level for consideration.
12+ yrs experience in strategy, transformation, change, process improvement, cost optimization & analytics. Helped F500 clients on Future of Work & workforce transformation cases in pandemic.

like

is BCG hiring a experience hire class of associates in march?

like

McK 🐟: Is it helpful if a Senior Partner from another part of the world puts in a referral (looking for role in the US)

BCG fishes: If you make a temporary transfer to another office for 12-24 months, will your salary (& taxes) come from the home office or the office that you transferred to?

likehelpful

McK 🐠 can you work in PEPI practice in any office? Anyone in PEPI in the Midwest offices willing to chat? I’m currently in a T2 firm PE practice.

like

Bain & Company My 13 YO is taking Career and Tech. She is dead set on diving for Michigan. What are her chances of getting hired from MBB with a degree from UM? Or would she need her MBA first? Is a Michigan degree good enough to get you into a top MBA program?
McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company University of Michigan

likefunny

Do y’all still wear suits and ties at MBB or business casual when meeting with clients?

like

McKinsey & Company Does McKinsey & Company sponsor for MBA if you come in at the implementation consultant position?

Have a start date coming up and need to give notice ASAP to make my start date. Just got a call from HR saying I passed my background check but nothing officially in writing. Do I wait or can I give notice tomorrow?

like

How has the 30 minute phone case with McKinsey been for people who have gone through it recently? I have mine on Friday and wanted to know how many questions typically get asked and how hard the math is.

like

Is it just me or was the logical reasoning on Bain’s SOVA test for the London office extremely hard? Does anyone know if it’s a big part of the interview process (compared to the Resume / CL)?

like

Do MBB pay a referral bonus if your referral gets hired?

like

Could a Boston Consulting Group 🐠 Inform me of the KT hierarchy? I know there is Analyst, Sr Analyst, and Lead - but unsure what is after that? Thanks!

like

What is fastest way to improve both structured communication and thinking? Any helpful books or drills?
It’s the one consistent feedback I get while casing , “to be more structured” I’m there for math ability , business logic , creativity.

like

Anyone with recent experience recruiting for Boston Consulting Group? Got in touch with a recruiter through referral, was directed to submit an application and already finished my pymetrics. Anyone know when I would be able to hear back and what the hiring timeline looks like? Recruiter suggested to get back in a few weeks but isn’t it too slow? McKinsey sent me an invite for 1st interview in a few days after they received my referral.

like

What is Bain’s I&D group like?

like

Is firm travel back up to pre covid levels?

like

Good answer for “what motivates you” for MBB interview without the mention of 💵

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal