What helped you get your first consulting internship?

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some recommendations to help you ace your consulting internship preparation:

1. Case Interview Preparation:

   • Utilize business school casebooks (e.g., Harvard, Wharton, etc.) for practice. These are often available online and provide a wide range of cases to work through.
   • Leverage Case Interview Secrets by Victor Cheng and Case in Point for structured guidance.
   • Practice with CaseCoach, which you already have access to, as it’s a solid resource for case prep.
   • Engage in mock interviews with peers or mentors to simulate real interview conditions.

2. Assessment Test Preparation:

   • Focus on mental math and logical reasoning. Resources like "Mental Math Practice for Consulting" can be helpful.
   • Familiarize yourself with input-output analysis and other frameworks that might appear in consulting tests.
   • Use platforms like RocketBlocks to sharpen your problem-solving and business acumen.

3. Networking and Soft Skills:

   • Attend firm events like group circles, office hours, and case competitions. These interactions are often assessed and can leave a positive impression.
   • Build relationships with alumni or current consultants from your target firms to gain insights and advice.

4. Additional Resources:

   • Consider books like The LOMS Program by Victor Cheng and 20 Days to Ace the Case by Destin Whitehurst for more in-depth preparation.
   • Watch relevant TED Talks (e.g., by Amy Cuddy or Simon Sinek) to improve your communication and presentation skills.
   • Explore tools like Pyramid Principle by Minto and Say it with Charts by Zelazny to enhance your structured thinking and visual communication.

5. Practice Strategy:

   • Focus on perfect practice rather than just volume. Understand how interviewers grade your performance and aim for "great" scores in each dimension.
   • Use a mix of self-practice and peer practice to refine your approach.

By combining these resources and strategies, you’ll be well-prepared to tackle both the assessment tests and case interviews. Good luck!

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