Hi, this is kim, a former mckinsey consultant and the founder of the platform management consulting prep. Praise for victor cheng and case interview secrets. Victor cheng is a business book author, a public speaker, and a strategic planning consultant. Using the vanilla framework as victor cheng teaches it just wont cut it. A former mckinsey interviewer reveals how to get multiple job offers in consulting kindle edition by cheng, victor. A former mckinsey interviewer reveals how to get multiple job offers in consulting 0 likes. In case interview secrets, youll discover stepbystep instructions on how to dominate what many consider to be the most complex, most difficult, and most intimidating corporate job interview in the worldthe infamous case interview. Case interview secrets summary have you ever partook in a job interview at a major consulting firm. Apr 30, 2012 in case interview secrets, youll discover stepbystep instructions on how to dominate what many consider to be the most complex, most difficult, and most intimidating corporate job interview in the worldthe infamous case interview.
They are some of the most read, containing the most fundamental knowledge to be successful in case interview at the end of the article, i will also giveaway exclusive resources to help you on your course of training. They are some of the most read, containing the most fundamental knowledge to be successful in case interview. Victor cheng is the founder of the most prominent blog on the management consulting industry, where he has taught and mentored 9 out of 10 new hires at mckinsey, bain and boston consulting group hes a graduate of stanford university with a degree in quantitative economics, victor landed job offers at mckinsey, bain, monitor since acquired by deloitte, lek, at kearney. In the case interview, the framework helps you get started on the case. View notes ugba 179 international consulting for smes. Back tehn i used victor chengs loms and his book case interview secrets as prep material. This information is provided to you for free for noncommercial use. I can agree with the existing answers only to a small extent. Secrets to ace your next case interview from a former mckinsey case interviewer my preparation program provides you with free instant access to videos, frameworks, and the largest collection of free case interview training resources available online. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In which case interview situations should you use it and in which situations you. Victor gave me a clear understanding of how to structure a case interview. Apr 20, 2012 in case interview secrets, youll discover stepbystep instructions on how to dominate what many consider to be the most complex, most difficult, and most intimidating corporate job interview in the worldthe infamous case interview. Victor cheng victor cheng is the founder of the most prominent blog on the management consulting industry, where he has taught and mentored 9 out of 10 new hires at mckinsey, bain and boston consulting group.
However, to put it bluntly, what is most important is that you actually. If you recognize a flaw or a gap in your approach or framework just after the case interview is over, is there any value. Business situation case interview framework video 7 of 12. Graph and analysis for consulting and case interviews case interview questions for tech companies. I noticed that hearing other candidates solve cases doesnt really help to solve them myself. For my free email newsletter on passing the case interview and to download. If you found this post useful, i suggest becoming a registered member its free to get access to the materials i used to pass 60 out of 61 case interviews, land 7 job offers, and end up working at mckinsey members get access to 6 hours of video tutorials on case interviews, the actual frameworks i used to pass my interviews, and over 500 articles on case interviews. I have a question regarding a case i had in an interview with at kearney last month. Case interview secrets summary have you ever partook in a job interview at a major consulting firm if you have, you already know that it is not a mere conversation about your previous endeavors and.
Case interview resources case interview books in this article, i have synthesized a comprehensive list of all must read case interview books for every managementconsultanttobe. Victor cheng, a former mckinsey management consultant, reveals his proven, insiders method for acing the case interview. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover victors. This approach, visualized by means of a rigorous driver tree, is much much clearer then any framework you will find in any case book. Victor gave me a clear understanding of how to structure a case interview using a highly logical approach. While i managed to land the internship offer in the end, i really struggled during the interview. Case interview secrets pdf summary victor cheng 12min blog. Loms is a good programme, but it has a few shortcomings which you ought to be aware of.
Victor cheng only has one framework that he applies to everything. But i recently heard an interview with a former mck director, and he said that cases like vcs are not what to expect during real interview because mck cases cannot be. In this article, i have synthesized a comprehensive list of all must read case interview books for every managementconsultanttobe. He recommends a number of tools, approaches, frameworks and use cases. I did, however, use the first part of the book on the case interview commandments, market sizing, etc. In case interview secrets, youll discover stepbystep instructions on how to dominate what many consider to be the most complex, most difficult, and most intimidating corporate job interview in the world. This framework is often used specifically whenever there is a marketing component involved in a case for example. In short, he says that for most candidates it is easier and more promising to remember 34 key frameworks to cover a large part of interview cases, rather than trying to remember a large, complex set of different frameworks for. As others mentioned, the bschool casebooks are useful. Whats the best source to learn case interview from the. A former mckinsey interviewer reveals how to get multiple job offers in consulting. In the case interview prep world, victor cheng has risen to a household name in the last 5 years. In his loms programme, victor cheng advocates for a much simpler method than case in point and suggests you should only learn two frameworks. Case interview secrets quotes by victor cheng goodreads.
Its not the best guide on how you should approach the cases, however. Praise for victor cheng and case interview secrets with victors help, i went. Three frameworks are just not enough for a good coverage of the main types victor cheng itself admits his frameworks can cover only 70% of the cases you may find. His book case interview secrets is one of our recommendations for those looking to break in to the industry a stanford graduate who worked in consulting during his early career, victor speaks from his experience as someone who sat on both sides of the interview table. What is the most efficient way to learn frameworks for a. The following is an example of a reallife case a student received and my advice on how to go about solving the case step by step. Are victor chengs cases representative of actual mckinsey case interviews. Bad experience with victor cheng case interview material. We have created a video very specifically on the topic you asked. Victor cheng is the founder of the most prominent blog on.
It is most definitely true that you cant crack a realistic interview case by relying solely on standardized frameworks but all those business frameworks and concepts are extremely he. Case in point is retarded and victor cheng is outdated btw it is just kind of a 4c framework. For this part of the case interview, i definitely share victor cheng s opinion on frameworks to a large extent. During a case interview, an interviewer presents a situation or case and then asks the applicant to explore the. When looking at your issue tree, say the following statement to yourself.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading case interview secrets. Victor cheng victor cheng is a strategic advisor to ceos of inc 500 caliber companies. A former mckinsey interviewer reveals how to get multiple job offers in consulting ebook. It assumes you already know that it is a good idea and the question is whether or not this particular target company is good fit. Are frameworks by victor cheng or case in point good. These materials provided on an as is basis with no warranty or guarantee expressed or implied. Case interview workshop video 1 introduction by victor cheng author, case interview secrets. If youve done any research on case interview frameworks, youll find that my approach is a bit different than what you might see elsewhere. Ive gone through victor chengs case interview videos but found the frameworks mentioned were more focused on management consulting. Apr 23, 2011 business situation case interview framework by victor cheng author, case interview secrets. At this point, it makes sense to switch to the business situation framework to understand.
Cheng writes this book based on his experience on both sides of the interview process. Maybe this was good some years ago when the book was published, but in todays competitive environment, being covered on only 70% of cases you may get is just too risky. How to prepare for a case interview mcgill university. Question about a written case interview i have made the second round interview at a consulting firm. Are victor chengs cases representative of actual mckinsey.
Former mckinsey case interviewer, reveals his insider secrets to passing the infamous case interview. For my free email newsletter on passing the case interview and to. Case interview frameworks how to structure your case. Kearney, he has also been a mckinsey case interviewerproviding you with a handson, realworld perspective on. Often xyz is something a little unusual, such as a nonprofit case, a human resources organization design case, a manufacturing process improvement, or it vendor selection case. How to prepare for a case interview what is a case interview. I purchased vcs loms audio recordings a while back and have been practicing along his methodology. Take a crack at structuring an approach and compare.
Ive gone through victor cheng s case interview videos but found the frameworks mentioned were more focused on management consulting. Victor cheng president fast forward media linkedin. Victor cheng is the author of case interview secrets 4. I was expecting to have a case interview facetoface, however i have been advised in this round the format will be a written case where i need to prepare a powerpoint presentation from a large amount of reports, but will not present it. I recommend rereading and relistening cheng every 1015 live cases you do youll find many new things there in addition to cheng it may help. What is the most efficient way to learn frameworks for a case. Victor cheng, a former mckinsey management consultant, reveals his proven, insiders method for acing the. However, a general understanding of the various frameworks will help you address appropriate issues within the case. Are there any generic it strategy frameworks out there. The book also explains how to structure your case discussion. Are victor cheng s cases representative of actual mckinsey case interviews. About two years ago prepared for an internship case interview. Are victor cheng s cases representative of actual mckinsey. Lessons from the greatest recession success stories of all time paperback extreme revenue growth.
Hi, viktor cheng material is good, however, it is definitely not enough to pass the interview. Case interview workshop introduction video 1 of 12 youtube. Case interview frameworks from ugba 179 at university of california, berkeley. View victor chengs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Because this is a somewhat standard analysis, we call this the profitability framework. When combined with the 3 cs, this framework can cover many topics and as you practice more case study. But keep in mind reading this post or victors book is not enough. His book case interview secrets is one of our recommendations for those looking to break in to the industry. For this part of the case interview, i definitely share victor chengs opinion on frameworks to a large extent.
Book overview originally published in 2012, case interview secrets claimed to provide readers with stepbystep instructions on how to dominate what many consider to be the most complex, most difficult, and most intimidating corporate job. Hearing another candidate can be a useful way to consolidate your knowledge and skills. Heres the book i mentioned in the video the mind of the strategist. Profit loss case interview framework clarification. Lets begin with the most famous book of all case interview secrets by victor cheng. This book alone wont be enough for your case interview preparation, but its. Go through chengs framework once because it is clearer, but learn to break down each case in its component parts. Hi, im interviewing with deloitte for a tech strategy role.
If all the branches of the issue tree turn out to be true, i cant imagine a scenario in which the opposite of my hypothesis would be true. Case interview secrets by victor cheng the lords of strategy by walter. Case interview marathon workshop victor chengs case interview. Hes a graduate of stanford university and is the author of extreme revenue growth, the recessionproof business, and case interview secrets. Business situation case interview framework by victor cheng author, case interview secrets. Campus book stores ask the information desk regarding. Case interview marathon workshop victor chengs case interview core frameworks v1. A clarification on the profitloss framework used in management consulting case. A formar mckinsey interviewer reveals how to get multiple job offers in consulting how to get into the top consulting firms. Jan 19, 2018 victor cheng is a business book author, a public speaker, and a strategic planning consultant.
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