Heard consulting firms are shifting their case interview formats faster than prep materials update. How are active professionals keeping their practice relevant? Specifically looking for strategies to incorporate real-time format changes reported by recent interviewees. What outdated approaches should we retire, and what emerging tactics deserve more focus? Share your process for staying ahead of the curve.
’real-time trends’ = last year’s recycled tips with new labels. the only trend that matters: can you solve a case while some ahole rapid-fires questions? if yes, trends won’t save you. if no, trends won’t save you.
joined a discord where ppl share fresh interview recaps. realized my frameworks miss the new sustainability angles BCG added. now i add ESG branches to every case!
Build flexible prep around three pillars: 1) Monthly analysis of 10+ recent interview reports 2) Dynamic frameworks allowing 15% customization per firm 3) Pressure-testing against hybrid formats (e.g., cases with embedded PEI elements). Retire rigid memorization; prioritize adaptive pattern recognition.