I’m currently preparing for an interview with McKinsey, I feel prepared but also sometimes I feel like I psych myself out then I don’t feel so prepared anymore. What are some tips you can recommend that can help me through this journey.

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Well are you prepared? Do you consistently crush cases? If yes then ignore your head. If no, keep prepping.

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OP, I get you I was the same when interviewing with MBB - got in my head due to high expectations, it being MBB and you only get one shot etc.

Best advise I can give you : Prepare well and treat it like any other interview. Don’t think it’s an MBB interview but something else. Lower expectations will make you less nervous and help you perform better

And lastly, have a half pint of beer/glass of wine will help you calm nerves (helps me always)

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Thank you for this

PEI is as if not more important than case

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I prepared for interviews with both Bs last year, spending 3 hours every night for 2 months until the day of the interview. Got rejected by both after the first round of interviews. At least I build some muscle by practicing on a lot of case interviews.

Interviewed with the M this year, without any practice case and only reading my notes from last year. Just went with the knowledge I had last year which helped to be less nervous. Surprisingly got the offer.

The key is to be confident and calm on the interviews without last-minute preps. Best of luck, OP!

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I played Money by Leikeli before all of my interviews. Helped a ton + power posing in the mirror.

Not a joke - real tip

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