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Clear assumptions and judgment with AI.

Confirm the AI format

“your recruiter will let you know when to expect it during the recruiting process.”

Simone JacobiDirector of Talent Assessment, McKinsey & Company

Management Consulted · Updated July 31, 2026

Question the supplied estimate

Jacobi describes offices using this assessment; your recruiter confirms the format. Practise judging the estimate rather than accepting its inputs.

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Clarify the unit before calculating

“Feel free to ask the interviewer to explain anything that is not clear to you.”

McKinsey & CompanyOfficial Diconsa practice case, Helpful hints

McKinsey & Company · Undated; accessed November 10, 2026

Separate stays from visitors

This hint is from the official Diconsa teaching case set in Mexico. Clarify which visitor or night measure the new case needs.

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Build the equation before the detail

“Develop an overall approach before diving into details.”

McKinsey & CompanyOfficial Talbot Trucks practice case, Helpful hints

McKinsey & Company · Undated; accessed November 10, 2026

Separate stock from annual demand

This hint is from the official Talbot Trucks teaching case set in Europe. Set out the annual demand equation before multiplying.

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