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Overview of Types of Case Interviews

Learn about the different types of case interviews you'll encounter. We'll break down each format and give you the tools to succeed in all of them.

Launching Into the Case

The first five minutes of a case interview are critical. Learn how to launch a case effectively, ask clarifying questions, and structure your approach for success.

Interpreting Exhibits

Exhibits are crucial in case interviews. Learn how to quickly and accurately interpret charts, graphs, and tables to drive your analysis and solution.

Case Evaluation Criteria

Crack the case interview by understanding what interviewers are actually grading you on. We'll break down the key criteria for a successful case.

Wrapping Up Each Section of the Case

Master the art of closing out case sections—summarize insights, transition smoothly, and stay structured under pressure.

Brainstorming Strategies for Consulting Cases

Learn the core brainstorming strategies you'll need to excel in case interviews. We'll walk through techniques to generate creative and structured ideas.

Communication & Building Trust With the Interviewer

Master the art of communication in your next interview. Learn how to build rapport and trust with the interviewer for a more successful outcome.

Delivering the Final Recommendation

Learn how to present your final case recommendation with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Delivering the Final Recommendation

Learn how to present your final case recommendation with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Gas Station Case Example

A practice case focused on diagnosing performance issues at a gas station, covering levers like pricing, product mix, customer behavior, and operational efficiency.

Mock Case Coaching Session: A Look Inside the Black Box of Coaching

Ever wondered what really happens in a case interview coaching session—and how it helps candidates land offers at top firms like BCG, Bain, and McKinsey? In this event, you’ll get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the process. Leland coach Jeremy S., a former Bain consultant who has helped dozens of candidates succeed in consulting recruiting, will run a live mock case session with his client Grant H., who recently secured a BCG internship. ​You’ll see the exact drills, feedback, and strategies that make case coaching so effective, along with the common pitfalls to avoid. Whether you’re gearing up for your first practice case or refining your approach for final rounds, this session will give you a clear picture of how to improve your own case performance—and why structured coaching can be a game-changer.

Mock McKinsey Behavioral Interview (PEI)

Christina B. and Jeremy S. are two of Leland’s top management consulting coaches, and they’re teaming up to help you master McKinsey’s unique behavioral interview style called Personal Experience Interview (or PEI). Often underestimated, the PEI is one of the most pivotal parts of the consulting interview process. If you can tackle the PEI, you can likely ace any behavioral interview from any firm. ​Jeremy will interview Christina live. Learn what exceptional PEI performance really looks like from a former McKinsey hiring manager whose coaching helped 85% of candidates land MBB offers last cycle. We recommend this event whether you’ve kicked off your consulting interview prep process, or you're still deciding if consulting is for you.

McKinsey PEI Mock Interview

Christina B. and Jeremy S. are two of Leland’s top management consulting coaches, and they’re teaming up to help you master McKinsey’s unique behavioral interview style called Personal Experience Interview (or PEI). Often underestimated, the PEI is one of the most pivotal parts of the consulting interview process. If you can tackle the PEI, you can likely ace any behavioral interview from any firm. ​Jeremy will interview Christina live. Learn what exceptional PEI performance really looks like from a former McKinsey hiring manager whose coaching helped 85% of candidates land MBB offers last cycle. We recommend this event whether you’ve kicked off your consulting interview prep process, or you're still deciding if consulting is for you.

Market Sizing – Answer Delivery

This video helps candidates see the proper technique for delivering a market sizing answer to an interview. It shows them how to confirm the goal, map out an approach, solve the problem, and deliver the final solution.