Fouzia A.
ex-McKinsey
Fouzia A. is the founder of CasingLab and a former McKinsey consultant. On the blog, Fouzia covers the McKinsey interview process, the Personal Experience Interview, and how to structure a case under time pressure.
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Firm Guides
L.E.K. Consulting Interview Guide: Test, Cases & Prep in 2026
Complete L.E.K. Consulting interview guide: the proctored numerical reasoning test, the super-day case interviews, the firm's due-diligence flavour, and how to prepare.
Firm Guides
OC&C Interview Guide: Tests, Case Format & Prep in 2026
Complete OC&C Strategy Consultants interview guide: the online numerical and verbal tests, the candidate-led case format, fit questions, and how to prepare.
Test Guides
The McKinsey PST Is Dead. Here Is What Replaced It.
Still googling McKinsey PST tips? The PST was retired and replaced by Solve. What changed, what old prep still transfers, and how to get ready now.
Firm Guides
McKinsey PEI 2026: Dimensions, Questions, and How to Prepare
2026 guide to McKinsey's four PEI dimensions, Connection, Drive, Leadership and Growth, with representative questions, follow-up probes and the SPAR method.
Firm Guides
McKinsey Interview Guide 2026: Process, Solve Game & PEI Tips
Complete 2026 guide to the McKinsey interview: application, Solve Game, PEI and case rounds, and how to stand out at each stage of the process.
Skills
Case Interview Frameworks: When to Use Them and When Not To
The complete guide to case interview frameworks for profitability, market entry, M&A, growth and pricing. When to use them, how to customise, what MBB looks for.
Skills
How to Structure a Case Interview in 60 Seconds
Learn how to structure a case interview in 60 seconds using a top-down, MECE issue tree. Method, worked example and drills to nail the opening.