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 prepare you to interview more confidently.
Interview Resources for All Industries
- MCS Prepare for an Interview Page
- MCS 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 include industry-specific interview information for a variety of fields.
- 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.
- Vault “Do’s and Don’ts of Virtual Interviews”
Case Interview Prep Resources
If you are interested in pursuing consulting opportunities, be sure to find time to prepare and practice for case interviews.
- MCS Firsthand Advisors – After practicing with peers, request a mock interview from an alum with consulting or related experience.
- Case Questions Interactive (free through MCS): Marc Cosentino, author of Case in Point, has compiled resources and practice cases for students to access online.
- Case Questions Video Vault: “Learn by watching. You have access to fifteen videos, ten case starts and five full-length interviews with Marc Cosentino.”
- 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.”
- Vault Case Interview Guide: Learn about case interviews and prepare with sample cases.
- Consulting Case Practice Sign-Up Sheet: Add your contact information to the sign-up sheet and reach out to others to start practicing.
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