Case Interview Preparation & Management Consulting | Strategy | Critical Thinking 833: Using Storytelling in Cases (Case Interview & Management Consulting classics)
Dec 22, 2025
Discover the art of storytelling as a key to standing out in interviews. Learn why bland role descriptions are forgettable and how compelling narratives make your points stick. The 'sleep on it' rule ensures clarity in your responses, while using facts and context enhances memorability. Compare your answers to a New York Times article to check for depth. The podcast also highlights anecdotes that resonate more than lectures and stresses the importance of structure in your storytelling.
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Describe Roles Through Stories
- Do tell stories instead of reciting bland role bullet points when describing your work.
- Sleep on important responses: draft, then review the next morning before submitting.
Run The New York Times Test
- Do run the New York Times test: compare your 2–3 minute answer with a Times article to spot missing facts and context.
- Add dates, names, numbers and avoid subjective modifiers like "significant" or "we struggled."
Frame Your Role With A Project Story
- Do frame your role within a concrete project story with context, actions, and outcomes.
- Include specific stakeholders, numbers, travel, and client interactions to make the story memorable.