In “Case Interview Secrets,” you will uncover detailed guidance on mastering what is widely regarded as the most intricate, challenging, and daunting corporate job interview worldwide: the notorious case interview. Victor Cheng, a former McKinsey management consultant, divulges his proven, insider approach to excelling in the case interview. With firsthand experience securing job offers from esteemed firms such as McKinsey, Bain & Company, Monitor, L.E.K, Oliver Wyman, and A.T. Kearney, Cheng also draws from his tenure as a McKinsey case interviewer, offering a hands-on, real-world perspective on the essential elements for securing job offers. Cheng’s mentees now thrive across major strategy management consulting firms, including McKinsey, The Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Company, Monitor Company, A.T. Kearny, Oliver Wyman, L.E.K, Roland Berger, Accenture, and Deloitte, along with strategic planning departments in numerous Fortune 500 companies.
Whether you’re an undergraduate, MBA, PhD, or an experienced-hire candidate, you’ll uncover:
– Insights into what case interviewers truly discuss about candidates behind closed doors, revelations previously undisclosed.
– Discerning the subtle yet crucial performance disparities distinguishing successful management consulting applicants from the rest.
– Identification and avoidance of the ten most common mistakes made by candidates during case interviews.
– Understanding the three specific expectations interviewers have within the initial five minutes of a case, often determining the outcome instantaneously.
– An insider’s perspective on the attributes interviewers seek and strategies to fulfill their expectations effectively.
Praise for Victor Cheng and “Case Interview Secrets”:
“With Victor’s guidance, I transitioned from consulting novice to securing offers from McKinsey and BCG.” – Mihnea Munteanu, University of Michigan
“I received offers from McKinsey, BCG, Booz, Deloitte, A.T. Kearney, and Marakon. Victor’s advice proved invaluable.” – Michael Yang, Northwestern University
“Despite my non-traditional background, I landed a dream role with L.E.K. Consulting thanks to Victor.” – Jackson Boyar, Indiana University
“Victor’s teachings made the difference between receiving offers from two of the top three consultancies.” – Christopher Perez, The Wharton School
“Following Victor’s guidance, I turned my case interview performance around and received an offer from Monitor.” – Marine Serres, Monitor & Company
“Victor Cheng’s mentorship was pivotal in securing my dream job as a PhD candidate in engineering.” – Zach Jacobson, McKinsey, New York
About the Author:
Victor Cheng, a former McKinsey consultant, resume screener, and case interviewer, provides mentorship to thousands of aspiring consultants through his articles. Having successfully passed 60 cases and received job offers from McKinsey, Bain, Monitor, L.E.K, A.T. Kearney, and Oliver Wyman, Cheng was rated in the top 10 percent of consultants worldwide in his cohort during his tenure at McKinsey. Today, he offers guidance to Inc. 500 CEOs.
