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Case Study Bootcamp Agenda
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration & Welcome
- Join the virtual event platform
- Introduction to the Bootcamp format, objectives, and outcomes
- Brief overview of the schedule for the day
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
CV Preparation & Optimization for Consulting Roles
- Session Overview: Importance of a consulting-specific CV; structuring your CV for clarity and impact
Highlighting relevant experiences and skills - Activities: Review of CV templates
- Live feedback session: Selected participants' CVs reviewed and improved in real-time Q&A
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Understanding Different Case Study Approaches at McKinsey, Bain, & BCG
- Session Overview: Differences between the case study formats at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG
- McKinsey: Interviewer-led cases—what they involve and how to approach them
- Bain & BCG: Interviewee-led cases—structure and key strategies
- Activities: How to adapt your approach based on the firm’s style Group discussion on personal strengths and preferences
- Interactive poll: Which firm’s case style aligns with your strengths?
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Overview of Different Types of Case Studies
- Session Overview: Introduction to various case study types (Profitability, Market Entry, M&A, Operations, and more)
- Frameworks for solving different types of case studies
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them - Activities: Walk-through of sample case studies for each type Interactive case study practice in breakout rooms
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Live Case Study Interviews: Round 1
- Session Overview: Participants paired with interviewers for a live case study simulation
- Interviews will be conducted in breakout rooms with a focus on different case types
- Immediate feedback and scoring by interviewers
- Activities: Case study interview (30 minutes per participant)
- Observer notes and suggestions
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Live Case Study Interviews: Round 2
- Session Overview: Second round of live case study interviews with different interviewers
- Focus on refining approaches based on feedback from Round 1
- Activities:Case study interview (30 minutes per participant)
- Group debrief to discuss key learnings
- Feedback session with tips for improvement
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Insights from Consultants
- Session Overview: Panel discussion with current consultants from McKinsey, Bain, and BCG
- Discussion topics: Interview experiences, firm cultures, career advice
- Activities: Q&A session with participants Networking opportunity
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Final Review & Next Steps
- Session Overview: Recap of the day's key lessons
- Overview of additional resources for case study practice and consulting applications
- Personalized action plans for participants
- Activities: Group discussion on individual takeaways
- Setting goals and next steps for application processes
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