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Zac A.

Co-founder, CasingLab

Zac A. is a co-founder of CasingLab. Zac writes about preparation planning, scoring, and how to practice deliberately for consulting interviews.

Articles by Zac A.

Strategy

10 Mistakes That Kill Consulting Offers (And How to Fix Them)

The 10 most common case interview mistakes that cost candidates consulting offers, with concrete fixes interviewers actually reward.

Sep 11, 2026·7 min

Strategy

Consulting Salaries 2026: MBB, Tier 2 and Big 4 Compensation

Compare consulting salaries in 2026 across MBB, Tier 2, and Big 4 strategy firms. Base, bonus, signing, and total comp by level and country.

Sep 9, 2026·7 min

Strategy

How AI Changes Case Interview Prep: The 2026 Playbook

AI tools have transformed case interview preparation since 2023. Here is what is now possible, what still matters, and how to build the right prep stack.

Sep 8, 2026·7 min

Firm Guides

Kearney Interview Guide: Online Test, Cases & Prep in 2026

Complete Kearney interview guide: the officially documented mock assessment, operations-heavy cases, the candidate-led style, and a practical preparation plan.

Aug 19, 2026·7 min

Strategy

Consulting Interview Scorecard: The 6 Dimensions Explained

CasingLab's six-dimension rubric for case interview performance: structure, quant, judgment, communication, creativity and synthesis, with a self-assessment guide.

Aug 4, 2026·8 min

Strategy

Case Interview Preparation Plan: A Realistic 8-Week Guide

A complete case interview preparation plan with weekly milestones, daily rhythm, drills, mock cadence, and fit prep. Build structure, speed, and confidence in 8 weeks.

Jul 28, 2026·10 min

Case Types

Profitability Case Interview Guide: Framework and Worked Example

Master the profitability case interview with a proven framework, a full worked example, and the common mistakes that sink weak candidates.

Mar 4, 2026·8 min

Skills

Case Interview Synthesis: The 60-Second Formula for Offers

Master case interview synthesis with the answer-first formula interviewers reward. Pyramid principle, worked scripts and drills to close with conviction.

Feb 23, 2026·7 min