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Join the top 1% that breaks into McKinsey, BCG, and Bain

The most comprehensive case and fit interview preparation book for top-tier consulting firms has finally arrived.

99% of case interview applicants fail, yet all rely on the same faulty guides and memorized frameworks from 20 years ago.

The book The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview ; is finally cleaning up the mess that consulting firm applicants face. It is based on the battle-tested strategies of a former McKinsey consultant , Dr. Florian Smeritschnig, founder of StrategyCase.com and currently the most successful case interview coach on the web, with over 1,000 case interviews conducted and 400+ 5-star reviews on PrepLounge.com. Work with the strategies that enabled 150+ McKinsey offers, 280+ total MBB offers, and 420+ total consulting offers in just 3 years!

You will learn:

• How to achieve case interview mastery
• How to solve any interview problem thrown at you
• How to master the fit interview
• And everything else you need to finally get the offer you deserve

The book combines an effective step-by-step methodology to tackle case interviews and each individual element with modern problem-solving strategies and consulting-like communication and behavioral approaches.

On top of that, it comes packed with other high-value content such as:

• Techniques to structure any case and brainstorm about any topic in a deep and insightful manner
• Approaches, shortcuts, and tricks for chart interpretation and case interview math
• The most common case interview charts and math problems
• The meaning and application of hypothesis-driven thinking and synthesizing in a case interview
• The practice of delivering strong recommendations
• The right communication strategies and phrases for every stage of the case
• Instructions on how to move through a candidate-led case vs. an interviewer-led case
• Tips to avoid or recover from mistakes and move on if you get stuck
• Detailed information on case interview scoring and evaluation you have never seen before
• Mastering the differences between first-round interviews and partner-round interviews
• Acing written case interviews and unusual case formats
• Consideration of differences between interns, full-time hires, and professional hires
• Pre-drafted answers to all fit interview questions you have to expect at top-tier firms (resume questions, fit questions, expertise questions, and story questions)
• Personal storytelling using the SCORE framework developed by the author
• Tricks to create rapport with interviewers and how to deal with stress interviews
• The right questions to ask at the end of the interview
• Effective preparation plans and exercises for different time spans (alone, with others, and with case coaches)
• Important business concepts and tools you need to know for case interviews
• Mindset hacks and habits to perform at your best
• Specific deep dives on the McKinsey Problem Solving Interview and the Personal Experience Interview
• And even details such as what to wear on the day of the interview

Whatever question you have about case interviews, this book answers it in the most effective manner, all with the goal to help you belong to the top 1% of case interview candidates.

Get the book. Join the 1%.

“I just got an offer from McKinsey! Florian's instructions are the MOST constructive that I have ever seen in my 100+ case practices. I institutionalized his advice into my practice and reached a new level.”
Extract of verified PrepLoung customer review, 2022

Review

"Florian is an absolute machine when it comes to case interviews for top strategy consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. I have never seen someone who showed more dedication and care for his clients and their success during the interview preparation process and beyond. He has singlehandedly become a mentor for hundreds of people over the last couple of years, producing 100s of top-tier offers and I have seen first-hand how the interacts with his clients and what value he brings to consulting applicants. The way he approaches and teaches case interviews is unique and so effective that I am sure that his new book will set a new standard in this industry." - David Wang, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of Wang Advisory (providing MBB with ad-hoc and freelance consultants)

"You can trust Florian fully; he is an expert in strategy consulting cases and interviews and his book will guide you into excelling at them. As a former McKinsey consultant, he knows all the tips and tricks from the inside. He is also able to explain complex things in simple terms and break down problem-solving into small, manageable chunks. This book is a must-have if you are applying to get into one of the big consulting firms." - Julia Vincent, Director - Performance and Leadership Coaching at AlphaSights

"Finally a book with an updated view on the state of case interviews in 2023! Florian does not waste the reader's time and cuts to the chase to provide pragmatic advice, always grounded in his solid coaching experience. "The 1%" is quickly becoming a must-read for anyone embarking on a journey towards the elite consulting firms around the world." - Flavio Soriano, Ex-McKinsey and Founder of the High Bridge Management Academy (a leading mentoring platform for aspiring consultants)