AI-assisted case interviews: the guide
A new 2026 format where you use an AI tool during the case while the interviewer watches. What firms have said, what is only reported, what is assessed, and original exercises to practice.
Facts checked against sources onWhat strong candidates can do
- Know what McKinsey, BCG and Bain have said about AI in interviews
- Frame a clear request and check AI output under time pressure
- Catch common AI errors and turn the output into your own recommendation
Common questions
What is an AI-assisted case interview?
A new 2026 format where you use an AI tool during the case while the interviewer watches. What firms have said, what is only reported, what is assessed, and original exercises to practice.
How do you prepare?
Practice asking an AI tool clear, specific questions and then checking its output against the numbers you have. The interviewer judges your judgment, not the tool's answer.
What is the most common mistake?
Accepting the tool's output without checking it, or letting it replace your own structure and recommendation.
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