I completely and totally bombed my MBB case today! Wow. Didn’t know it was possible to be THIS bad. I basically had a brain freeze and couldn’t function. Kudos to the interviewer for not calling a moron to my face . Back to job applications I guess 😭

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I bombed every case I’ve ever done during interviews and still wound up being hired at Accenture and Deloitte.
No wonder both ACN and D have a bad rep, especially if they’re letting in people like me

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Yeah was gana say….

Don’t beat yourself up too much! I bombed at many interviews and wanted to hide in a hole each time. I truly believe it has sth to do with the chemistry you have with the people.
Maybe this is a blessing in disguise.

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When I got my new job 2 years ago the interview felt like a cake walk because I immediately connected with the people.
Don’t despair! The right one is out there for you.

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Too true sometimes

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Principals have to do cases as well? J/k I'm sorry OP 🙁

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I interviewed for a Partner role at BCG and still had to go through a case

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What level were you going for, OP?

I did the same, I was mad at myself and even very bitter....

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Did the brain freeze start at framework?

Dang sorry to hear OP. Hopefully it was a valued added process.

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