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You’re competing against 50-100 of the smartest candidates on the consulting market. Everything matters.
This is a good take, it comes to the tiniest of factors competing at this level.
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What do you mean by nerves getting the better of you?
It's not unheard of for people who trip up a little bit to go through to the final round or even get hired; you just need to show you can a) stay cool and b) recover from the mistake.
The miscalculation/missing some small part of a framework won't write you off straight away; a pattern of mistakes or looking frazzled will.
Good insights yall!
Well it is McKinsey, so I would say very important.
Definitely a holistic process, but yes - cases do matter very much
Casing is how we draw evidence of analytical thinking and problem solving, beyond what’s listed on the resume or behavioral questioning. In short, they’re important.
Chief
Start your application to Bain or BCG like yesterday
Have any of you McK'rs ever move forward someone who's rationale/problem solving was solid, but had nerves get the best of them?
Chief
No it’s not
Honest answer - the case is incredibly crucial and usually if you pass you hear that day or the next business day (may be further delayed due to holidays if applicable). It sounds like to pass, you would have to have done phenomenal in all sections and okay for the case
What is TEI?
Chief
Non-core consulting technical roles
How is the case ? What do they ask