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Case Framework Template

Our Case Framework Template is designed to help you approach case interviews with a structured and logical problem-solving method. This template provides a clear step-by- step guide to breaking down business problems, organizing your thoughts, and presenting well-structured answers during your case interviews.

What’s Included?

✔ Problem Breakdown – A structured way to define and clarify the case problem.
✔ Framework Selection – Guidance on choosing the right framework (e.g., profitability, market entry, M&A, etc.).
✔ Hypothesis-Driven Thinking – A method to develop and test hypotheses eaectively.
✔ Data Analysis & Key Insights – A section to track key numbers, trends, and insights.
✔ Conclusion & Recommendations – A structured approach to delivering a clear and impactful conclusion.
This template is a must-have tool for anyone preparing for consulting interviews, helping you stay structured, eaicient, and confident throughout your case-solving process

Mastering the Fit Interview Guide

The Mastering the Fit Interview Guide is your ultimate resource for excelling in the behavioral and personal fit portion of consulting interviews. Consulting firms don’t just evaluate problem-solving skills—they also assess how well you communicate, work in teams, and demonstrate leadership. This guide helps you craft compelling stories and deliver answers that leave a lasting impression.

What’s Included?

✔ Understanding the Fit Interview – Insights into what firms look for and how fit interviews impact hiring decisions.
✔ The STAR Method – A step-by-step approach to structuring your answers using Situation, Task, Action, and Result.
✔ Common Questions & Best Answers – A breakdown of the most frequently asked fit interview questions with sample responses.
✔ Storytelling Framework – Techniques to make your experiences engaging, memorable, and relevant to consulting.
✔ Mock Exercises – Practice scenarios to refine your responses and get comfortable with the interview format.
This template is a must-have tool for anyone preparing for consulting interviews, helping you stay structured, eaicient, and confident throughout your case-solving process

Additional Free Resources

Hacking-the-Case-Interview Book

“Hacking the Case Interview” is a step-by-step guide designed to help candidates prepare for consulting case interviews at top firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. The book simplifies the complex case-solving process, providing structured techniques, frameworks, and strategies to crack even the most challenging interviews

Case in Point Book

“Case in Point” is the go-to guide for mastering consulting case interviews, widely used by MBA students, job seekers, and consulting candidates preparing for interviews at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, and other top firms. The book provides a structured methodology to approach case problems efficiently and confidently.