Interview Preparation

Take some time this summer to familiarize yourself with interview types, learn what to expect in an interview, and most importantly, PRACTICE! These steps will help you go into interview season more confident and prepared.

Interview Resources for All Industries

• MCS Interviewing Page 
• MCS Harvard College Guide to Interviewing: Use the list of commonly asked interview questions to practice. See tips for video interviews. 
• MCS Ace Your Interview Webinar 
• Vault Guides: Guides are available in a variety of industries and include industry-specific interview information.  
• MCS Firsthand Advisors: Connect virtually with alumni who have worked at top organizations worldwide and who have volunteered to offer you a mock interview, resume review, or career conversation. 
• Big Interview: Review expert video lessons with AI-based virtual practice interview tools, and record mock interviews with instant AI feedback.
• LinkedIn Interview Prep: Review interview questions by category and use the practice and get feedback tool to record a video with instant feedback via an AI-powered assessment.
• Vault “Do’s and Don’ts of Virtual Interviews”

Case Interview Practice

If you are interested in pursuing consulting opportunities, be sure to find time to prepare and practice for case interviews. 

• MCS Firsthand Advisors (free through MCS) –  After practicing with peers, request a mock interview from an alum with consulting or related experience, and to access the Vault Guide to Case Interviews.

Additional Resources for Case Interviews

• Vault Case Interview Guide (free through MCS) – Learn about case interviews and prepare with sample cases.   
• Case Questions Video Vault (free through MCS) – “Learn by watching. You have access to fifteen videos, ten case starts and five full-length interviews with author of Case in Point.”
• Case Questions Exchange Platform – “Exchange was developed for students from around the world to practice cases with their peers from other schools. When you register, your personal information will be protected. Members will be able to sign up to give or receive cases with students from other schools. You can request to be removed from the list at any time.”
• Management Consulted Free Case Interview Prep Course – This course will give you insight into what you need to know to ace the case interview, and it will give you a solid foundation on which to build the rest of your preparation.
• Fast Math Resources: Access free tools like a Quantitative Assessment Quiz and Mental Math Exercises put together by Matthew Tambiah.

We will continue to be in touch with more tips over the summer! 

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