The Case Interview Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Disney-movie relationships = Case in Point case interviews
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 13. The Case in Point Curse, where we talk about the negative consequences of reading Case in Point, why they happe...
Bain interviewer puts Julio against the wall
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 16. 5 Buzzwords to avoid in your case interviews, where we talk about 5 buzzwords that candidates use that instantl...
Three tips to improve your "so what"
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 15. The #1 mistake good candidates make in analytical questions, where we talk about the #1 mistake in analytical q...
You can't untie market sizings and 80/20 thinking (and you can't be a consultant without 80/20 thinking)
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt from episode 07. Why we taught estimations first, where we explain why our coaching method involved (and our current teaching ...
The golden rule of drills
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 14. How to improve 10X in your case performance using drills, where we talk about why drills allow you to improve 1...
Her potential was locked up because of this ONE mistake
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 20, where Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, about his career in McKinsey, his e...
This mistake cost him $3,000 and a McKinsey offer
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 13. The Case in Point Curse, where we talk about the negative consequences of reading Case in Point, why they happe...
THE framework for your case interview preparation
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 12, where we talk about how to apply your case solving skills into the planning of your case interview preparation ...
The ONE thing you're probably doing wrong in your preparation (even if you're advanced)
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 20, where Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, about his career in McKinsey, his e...
Watch out for the "Internal-External Trap" in your next profitability case
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 10. 3 Vicious Traps of Profitability Cases, where we talk about three traps that most candidates bring upon themsel...
When going "safe" is not safe at all
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt from episode 09. A new revolution in the case interview prep space, where we discuss how new technologies have revolutionized ...
The problem with case interview books according to former McKinsey AP
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 20, where Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, about his career in McKinsey, his e...
The first step in learning case interviews
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 19. How to learn how to solve any case (in six steps) [Part 2 of How to learn complex skills (5 principles)], where...
The #1 principle to learning case interviews - or any other complex skill
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 18. How to learn complex skills (5 principles), where Bruno explains a framework on how to learn any complex skill ...
Should I postpone my interviews?
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 20, where Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, about his career in McKinsey, his e...
Improve your business sense for case interviews with "Just-in-time learning"
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 17. The quickest way to improve your business sense, whereBruno teaches a technique that is the quickest way to imp...
Is "Porters Five Forces" just BS business jargon?
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 16. 5 Buzzwords to avoid in your case interviews, wherewe talk about 5 buzzwords that candidates use that instantly...
3 types of mock interview partners
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 20, where Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, about his career in McKinsey, his e...
The REAL reason behind the "so what?" question
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 15. The #1 mistake good candidates make in analytical questions, where we talk about the #1 mistake in analytical q...
The birth of case interview drills
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 14. How to improve 10X in your case performance using drills, where we talk about why drills allow you to improve 1...
Why McKinsey, why Bain, why BCG? How to know if you're a good fit with the firm you're interviewing with
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 20, where Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, about his career in McKinsey, his e...
Why do people STILL use Case in Point if it's so bad?
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 13. The Case in Point Curse, where we talk about the negative consequences of reading Case in Point, why they happe...
Use this if you're hiring a case coach
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 12. The ultimate case prep hack, where we talk about how to apply your case solving skills into the planning of you...
How Julio designed his fit stories using case-solving skills
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 11. The #1 consultant habit you should steal from us, where we talk about how to apply the problem-solving skills f...
Beware of the Root Cause Trap in profitability cases
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 10. 3 Vicious Traps of Profitability Cases, where we talk about three traps that most candidates bring upon themsel...
How consultants add value, and the challenges of being a consultant in the age of AI
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 20, where Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, about his career in McKinsey, his e...
A hypothetical history of case interview prep
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt from episode 09. A new revolution in the case interview prep space, where we discuss how new technologies have revolutionized...
You'd be screwed if you didn't ask dumb questions in these cases
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt from episode 08. The dumb questions that make you sound smart in case interviews, where we discuss types of questions that ca...
Managing lifestyle like a pro
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 20, where Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, about his career in McKinsey, his e...
How most candidates prepare and why it doesn't work
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 21, where Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, about his career in McKinsey, his e...
The Proverbial Sausage: how casebooks are made and why you should care
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt from episode 06. Are mock interviews a waste of time?, where we debate the reasons >50% of all mock interviews have absolu...
How to choose between offices
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 20, where Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, about his career in McKinsey, his e...
"I spent 15 minutes on a calculation at a McKinsey first round interview"
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt from episode 05. Case interview math: 4 myths that hold candidates back, where Julio debunks the 4 myths about case interview...
Why senior partners ask dumb questions (and you should too)
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt from episode 04. The Consultant's Turing Test, where Bruno explains what the Consultant's Turing Test is and how to ...
The 12-hour drill got her a McKinsey job
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This clip is an excerpt of episode 03. Two amazing practice methods our most resourceful clients created, where Julio tells the stories of two case in...
31. What is a case interview and why do consulting firms use them? (Case Interview 101)
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Case Interview Podcast, Bruno and Julio talk about the misconceptions people have around case interviews, how they drive candid...
30. Q&A: Partner-level drills, Obsessing with a case gone wrong, Mixing Profit trees w/ conceptual frameworks
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A episode, Bruno and Julio answer questions from the audience. Here's what you'll learn in this episode:- For how long should ...
29. What to expect in consulting fit interviews (and McKinsey PEI)
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn what to expect in consulting fit interviews and in McKinsey PEI.Most people underestimate fit, and some overestimate it...
28. 9 Common market sizing mistakes and how to avoid them
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Case Interview Podcast, Bruno and Julio bring the 9 most common market sizing mistakes and how to avoid them.Market sizing case...
27. 6 Beginner mistakes that will WRECK your case interview preparation
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Case Interview Podcast, Bruno and Julio talk about 6 beginner case prep mistakes that will WRECK your preparation.If you'r...
26. How many mock interviews should I do?
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I know you've asked yourself this question. You've also probably asked someone else, who gave you an unsatisfactory answer.You might even ha...
25. Should I get a case interview coach?
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Case Interview Podcast, Bruno talks about the three scenarios where candidates consider hiring a case interview coach - but the...
24. Q&A: Peaking at the right time, What partners care about, Choosing between multiple offers, and more
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Bruno and Julio answer questions from the audience. Here's what you will find answered inside:How to choose between mult...
23. Case interview prep in just two weeks: how we would do it
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bruno and Julio each separately created a perfect 2-week prep plan, without talking about them. Then they presented their plans and ...
22. How to MASTER case math even if you’re not a math person
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will find...What consulting firms are really testing for in case math questions (and what they're NOT testing for)The most c...
21. How interviewers perceive candidates, Avoiding plateaus, Choosing the best practice partners | Interview with former McKinsey AP, Nicolas Constantinesco #2
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bruno and Julio bring Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, back to the podcast. Nicolas currently helps top European universi...
20. Lessons from a career in consulting, Managing lifestyle, Limiting beliefs in case interviews | Interview with former McKinsey AP, Nicolas Constantinesco
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bruno and Julio interview Nicolas Constantinesco, former McKinsey AP, who currently helps top European universities adapt their curri...
19. How to learn how to solve any case (in six steps) [Part 2 of How to learn complex skills (5 principles)]
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bruno brings out a six-step system to effectively learn how to solve any case, starting from zero.-------------------------------If y...
18. How to learn complex skills (5 principles)
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bruno explains a framework on how to learn any complex skill (and how that framework applies to learning case interviews).-----------...
17. The quickest way to improve your business sense
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bruno teaches a technique that is the quickest way to improve your business sense: Just-In-Time Learning.----------------------------...
16. 5 Buzzwords to avoid in your case interviews
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about 5 buzzwords that candidates use that instantly turn interviewers off, why they have this effect, and what you should do...
15. The #1 mistake good candidates make in analytical questions
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the #1 mistake in analytical question that even the best candidates out there make, why it's such a big mistake, a...
14. How to improve 10X in your case performance using drills
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about why drills allow you to improve 10X faster and best practices when using drills so you can maximize your improvement.--...
13. The Case in Point Curse
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the negative consequences of reading Case in Point, why they happen, and how to get rid of the Case in Point curse if y...
12. The ultimate case prep hack [Part 2 of The #1 consultant habit you should steal from us]
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about how to apply your case solving skills into the planning of your case interview preparation and why doing that brings ex...
11. The #1 consultant habit you should steal from us
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about how to apply the problem-solving skills from case interviews into the problems of your everyday life and about why that ...
10. 3 Vicious traps of Profitability Cases
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about three traps that most candidates bring upon themselves when solving profitability cases, and how to avoid them. If you ...
09. A new revolution in the case interview prep space
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bruno and Julio discuss a hypothetical history of the case prep space, the previous revolutions that happened in the space, and how n...
08. The dumb questions that make you sound smart in case interviews
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Julio and Bruno talk about...The three types of seemingly dumb questions that actually make you sound smart to consultantsWhy these q...
07. Why we taught estimations first
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explain exactly why we taught estimations first when we did 1-on-1, long-term case interview coaching, why this matters to you, an...
06. Are mock interviews a waste of time?
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about why at least 50% of the mock interviews are just wasted time and what you can do to avoid wasting all that time (and ge...
05. Case interview math: 4 myths that hold candidates back
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we debunk the four greatest case interview math myths. We talk about...The real impact math mistakes have on your interviewHow fast y...
04. The Consultant's Turing Test
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bruno explains what the Consultant's Turing Test is and how to be prepared for it when your interviews come.--------------------...
03. Two amazing practice methods our most resourceful clients created
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about 2 unique ways to practice for cases that two case interview coaching clients created, and how you can add them to your ...
02. How to create great structures FAST (under 2 minutes)
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we will show you how to create great structures fast in your case interviews (instead of mediocre structures slowly).You will learn......
01. Lessons from 10,000 hours helping candidates get into consulting
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Real lessons come from real work, struggles, and frustrations. In this episode, we talk about our own preparation journey as candidates and our period...