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The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview: Unlock the secrets behind modern case and fit interviews and join the one percent that breaks into McKinsey, ...
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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
How to achieve case interview masteryHow to solve any interview problem thrown at youHow to master the fit interviewAnd 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
Techniques to structure any case and brainstorm about any topic in a deep and insightful mannerApproaches, shortcuts, and tricks for chart interpretation and case interview mathThe most common case interview charts and math problemsThe meaning and application of hypothesis-driven thinking and synthesizing in a case interviewThe practice of delivering strong recommendationsThe right communication strategies and phrases for every stage of the caseInstructions on how to move through a candidate-led case vs. an interviewer-led caseTips to avoid or recover from mistakes and move on if you get stuckDetailed information on case interview scoring and evaluation you have never seen beforeMastering the differences between first-round interviews and partner-round interviewsAcing written case interviews and unusual case formatsConsideration of differences between interns, full-time hires, and professional hiresPre-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 authorTricks to create rapport with interviewers and how to deal with stress interviewsThe right questions to ask at the end of the interviewEffective 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 interviewsMindset hacks and habits to perform at your bestSpecific deep dives on the McKinsey Problem Solving Interview and the Personal Experience InterviewAnd 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
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
How to achieve case interview masteryHow to solve any interview problem thrown at youHow to master the fit interviewAnd 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
Techniques to structure any case and brainstorm about any topic in a deep and insightful mannerApproaches, shortcuts, and tricks for chart interpretation and case interview mathThe most common case interview charts and math problemsThe meaning and application of hypothesis-driven thinking and synthesizing in a case interviewThe practice of delivering strong recommendationsThe right communication strategies and phrases for every stage of the caseInstructions on how to move through a candidate-led case vs. an interviewer-led caseTips to avoid or recover from mistakes and move on if you get stuckDetailed information on case interview scoring and evaluation you have never seen beforeMastering the differences between first-round interviews and partner-round interviewsAcing written case interviews and unusual case formatsConsideration of differences between interns, full-time hires, and professional hiresPre-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 authorTricks to create rapport with interviewers and how to deal with stress interviewsThe right questions to ask at the end of the interviewEffective 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 interviewsMindset hacks and habits to perform at your bestSpecific deep dives on the McKinsey Problem Solving Interview and the Personal Experience InterviewAnd 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
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February 9, 2023
The 1% is simply amazing and is the best consulting preparation guide that I have found. Having been preparing for my consulting interviews for a while, I wasn’t expecting this book to teach me much, but was I wrong!
1. The book is probably the most comprehensive guide on the topic of consulting interviews out there. Having read Case in Point and Case Interview Secrets, I was pleasantly surprised by how the book covers the process end-to-end, including fit, mindset, how candidates are evaluated, and even interview wardrobe. These are areas which are mostly neglected by the current literature on consulting interviews.
2. The 1% also offers incredible depth. Given the breadth of topics covered, one would expect the advice to be quite superficial, but it was the complete opposite! Florian’s vast experience in case interview coaching really shines through here as the content was both very nuanced and different from the outdated approaches taught by the common case books.
3. Despite the sheer amount of content contained within the book, I never once found it a slog to get through. Everything was presented in a clear, easy-to-read, and (most importantly) digestible way.
If you are preparing for consulting interviews, this should be your go-to book. I can honestly say that nothing out there even comes close to this. I have already recommended to this several friends, and am glad I am interviewing soon, because this book is going to raise the level of competition!
1. The book is probably the most comprehensive guide on the topic of consulting interviews out there. Having read Case in Point and Case Interview Secrets, I was pleasantly surprised by how the book covers the process end-to-end, including fit, mindset, how candidates are evaluated, and even interview wardrobe. These are areas which are mostly neglected by the current literature on consulting interviews.
2. The 1% also offers incredible depth. Given the breadth of topics covered, one would expect the advice to be quite superficial, but it was the complete opposite! Florian’s vast experience in case interview coaching really shines through here as the content was both very nuanced and different from the outdated approaches taught by the common case books.
3. Despite the sheer amount of content contained within the book, I never once found it a slog to get through. Everything was presented in a clear, easy-to-read, and (most importantly) digestible way.
If you are preparing for consulting interviews, this should be your go-to book. I can honestly say that nothing out there even comes close to this. I have already recommended to this several friends, and am glad I am interviewing soon, because this book is going to raise the level of competition!
February 3, 2023
A Highly Practical Treasure Trove of Knowledge
The sheer amount of information, practical tips and techniques were extremely helpful when I re-tackled some of the cases I had done in the past. The behavioral interview approaches caught my interest the most. They allowed me to fine tune some of my stories and even come up with new answers to better reflect what they are actually asking. Many great insights into how interviewers think and evaluate you and your performance are packed into this book!
The sheer amount of information, practical tips and techniques were extremely helpful when I re-tackled some of the cases I had done in the past. The behavioral interview approaches caught my interest the most. They allowed me to fine tune some of my stories and even come up with new answers to better reflect what they are actually asking. Many great insights into how interviewers think and evaluate you and your performance are packed into this book!
September 10, 2023
I can imagine this book is very helpful to prep for the consulting job at your dream employer. It gives you a structured schedule to prepare ahead of time. Especially if you don’t have family members or peers around you in the industry that can give you guidance, this book will give you some helpful insight on how to structure your prep time meaningfully.
Would not recommend if you are looking for a student job (prep time > output) and for any area outside of management consulting. The book also does not come with case studies.
Would not recommend if you are looking for a student job (prep time > output) and for any area outside of management consulting. The book also does not come with case studies.
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May 24, 2025Read this book mainly out of curiosity about consulting and its interview process, so I won’t give it a rating. It’s written with a clear structure and a treasure trove of information, covering aspects ranging from the specifics of the case interview to practical details like interview attire and mindset. Even if you’re not set on entering the field of consulting, there’s a lot of insight that this book provides in terms of interview prep and the perspective that interviewers have on applicants.
February 5, 2023
Expectations pleasantly exceeded
I presumed this book would be another book about the basics of case interviews, in a very beginner-style tone, etc.. However, I was pleasantly taken aback by the breadth of content and applicable tips included. As a senior consultant who is about to switch from Big 4 to an MBB firm, this book taught me things in a new way, even things I have not considered or learned so far.
I presumed this book would be another book about the basics of case interviews, in a very beginner-style tone, etc.. However, I was pleasantly taken aback by the breadth of content and applicable tips included. As a senior consultant who is about to switch from Big 4 to an MBB firm, this book taught me things in a new way, even things I have not considered or learned so far.
December 5, 2023
Outstanding! Definetely the best book for consulting prep.
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