I have my first round McKinsey phone case interview today and honestly feel nervous enough to throw up. Anyone done this type of screen before/have any tips or pointers to pass?

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Explain your thought process and why youre doing what youre doing through each step of the case clearly.

It’s easier than you’ll expect it to be. Talk through your points and structuring. Take time on the math you have more time than you feel like. Set up how you’re going to solve the problem, tell them, then solve it.

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