Downloadable resources to prepare for consulting interviews
Download our guides, templates, and books to advance step-by-step in your preparation. We hope these materials are helpful.
1. Crack The Interview Process
Crack The Interview Process explains step by step how the consulting application process works.
It includes everything you need: how to prepare your resume and cover letter, what to expect from the tests, how to approach case interviews, and how to answer Fit questions.
2. Consulting application guide
This resource complements Crack The Interview Process with a step-by-step guide focused on the application process. It explains how to prepare your resume and cover letter, understand recruitment timelines, and anticipate tests and case interviews.
Concise, clear, and practical for organizing your application and ensuring no loose ends.
3. Curriculum Vitae template
Professional CV template designed for consulting applications.
It includes the structure, sections, and recommended format to clearly and quantifiably highlight achievements and results. A ready-to-use template adapted to what firms are looking for.
4. Cover letter template
Cover letter template designed for strategic consulting applications.
It guides you on how to structure and shape your application to effectively highlight your motivation, achievements, and fit with the firm. A practical resource to help you stand out right from the start.
5. Application tips
Introductory document to the FlashTips series. It explains how the program works (a daily email for one month, language selection ES/EN, and the option to pause) and shows several real examples of tips.
6. Practice test questions
Shorter version and 100% independent of the book Crack The Test Workbook.
Includes a selection of quantitative, logical, and business reasoning exercises to practice under realistic pressure.
Designed to enhance your speed, accuracy, and confidence, it is the ideal resource to take your first steps before facing consulting tests.
7. Introductory guide to Frameworks
Introductory guide to the concept of frameworks and issue trees for consulting interviews. It presents the key structures for organizing a case, with practical examples and variants adapted to different problems.
The perfect resource to start structuring your problem-solving approach.
8. Cases for practice
Two complete practice cases, 100% independent of the book Crack The Case Interview.
Designed to familiarize you with the actual dynamics of a case interview, they include the prompt, data, and questions. With this material, you will gain confidence and be able to start practicing your first cases.
9. Fit & PEI questions guide
Practical introduction to Fit and PEI interviews, focused on your motivations and experiences.
It includes examples of common questions and advice on structuring solid, clear, and memorable answers. A key resource for preparing the personal fit interview, which is as relevant as the case.
10. Interview Guide
A practical guide to understanding what interviewers evaluate at each stage of the consulting recruitment process.
It explains the criteria behind the questions, how your communication, structure, and analytical mindset are assessed. A key resource to understand the interviewer's perspective and prepare your performance with clarity and method.
11. Mental and on-paper math exercises
Two practice sessions for mental and on-paper math, independent of the book Crack The Math.
It includes math exercises designed to improve your speed, accuracy, and confidence. It is an excellent resource to take your first steps, experience the Crack The Math methodology, and start training with actual sessions.