 (Updated links from August 7, 2017 Blog Post and 3/4/2019 Updated Post)
Consulting companies that utilize case interviews will often offer tips for preparing for this interview style. Since this interview focuses on problem-solving, the key aspects are: Listening and understanding the case details Asking about missing details or for clarification Showing your thought process by thinking through the case out loud. The case interview is typically used to show how you would interact with clients and organize projects. Treat the case interview as if it is a client problem or project proposal. Some companies, like McKinsey & Company offer sample cases. If your targeted employer doesn't offer sample cases, check for actual client or project stories under the "About" or "Services" tabs. For additional tips on preparing, review these company pages:
Other companies may incorporate a case study as a written essay. Review your prospective employer's career pages for information on their interview process. Also, check sites like Glassdoor.com for other descriptions of the interviewing process with comments from other candidates. #career #interviewing #mondaythoughts
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 (Updated links from August 7, 2017 Blog Post)
Consulting companies who utilize case interviews will often offer tips for preparing for this interview style. Since this interview focuses on problem solving, the key aspects are:
The case interview is typically used to show how you would interact with clients and organize projects. Treat the case interview as if it is a client problem or project proposal. Some companies, like McKinsey & Company offer sample cases. If your targeted employer doesn't offer sample cases, check for actual client or project stories under the "About" or "Services" tabs. For additional tips on preparing, review these company pages:
Other companies, like Bain & Company, also incorporate a case study as a written essay. Review your prospective employer's career pages for information on their interview process. Also check sites like Glassdoor.com for other descriptions of the interviewing process with comments of other candidates. #career #interviewing #mondaythoughts  You’ve prepped. You’ve analyzed the job description and researched the company. You understand what competencies and experience they want you to have. You’ve prepped your stories to share as evidence of those competencies and experiences. But, you may still be missing something. A key ingredient. The real you.
 An often overlooked, yet high impact, part of any interview is the chance to ask questions. Prepare a list of possible questions and prioritize the top 2-3 that you want to ask. At the end of a regular interview, you may have 10 minutes at the end of the interview. In a job fair, time may be even more limited. Use your time wisely.
Consider what you still need to know to assess whether the job is a good opportunity for you.
Understand the process
Adapted from November 3, 2017, “Ask Good Questions”  An often overlooked, yet high impact, part of the interview is the chance to ask questions.
Ask good questions. Prepare a list of possible questions and priorities the top 2-3 questions that you want to ask. Since, you may only get 5 minutes at the end of the interview. Use them wisely. Consider what you still need to know in order to assess whether the job is a good opportunity for you.
Decide what factors about the culture and which values are important to you and ask for details. Confirm the fit with your work values and priorities
Understand the process
Show what you know and verify what you've learned
 Consulting companies who employ case interviews offer tips for preparing for this interview style. Since this interview focuses on problem solving, the key aspects are:
The case interview is typically used to show how you would interact with clients and organize projects. Treat the case interview as if it is a client problem or project proposal. Some companies, like McKinsey & Company, offer sample cases. If your targeted employer doesn't offer sample cases, check for actual client or project stories under the "About" or "Services" tabs. For additional tips on preparing, review these company pages:
Other companies, like Bain, also incorporate a case study as a written essay. Review your prospective employer's career pages for information on their interview process. Also check sites like Glassdoor.com for other descriptions of the interviewing process with comments of other candidates. #career #interviewing  When interviewing, employers are assessing three things: skills, motivation, and cultural fit.
Motivation comes to the forefront as we experience obstacles in pursuit of our goals. How did you handle the obstacles? What skills did you use to overcome the obstacle? If you struggle to answer these questions, spend some time with them. You will need to build your own understanding of when you've felt in flow, before you can describe these situations, behaviors, and factors to others. Sample Questions About Motivation Visit the linked articles for additional information and sample questions.  If you don't know your skills and can't talk about them with others, how is your boss or a prospective employer supposed to see and understand your skills?
The advice and exercises in the Self Assessment page will help you identify your strengths, identify those skills you enjoy using, and describe examples of your work. These steps will ensure that you can offer proof of a competency. If you are contemplating a larger transition, these steps can break what you accomplished out of the box within which you worked and reframe them for the new field. What are your first thoughts about what you do best? Make a list that is a working document, a list you can continue to add to. You can use the Transferable Skills List PDF, linked from the page, as a prompt for skills you may have forgotten from your earlier list. List your accomplishments (from your work history to volunteer activities; for new graduates, write down your leadership positions in college organizations). The Transferable Skills in Context PDF, linked from the page, can help you remember your accomplishments and write your stories List examples of work and note the value of each example to current and past organizations, within and beyond the scope of your position. Think of as many examples as possible that you would like prospective employers to know about. These skills and stories are then used in your verbal and written communication to exercise your strengths, competencies, and their potential benefits to an employer. #CareerAdvice #Skills  Throughout the job search process, demonstrate the strengths that you've told the employer you possess
Attention to detail is demonstrated by using a clean resume and cover letter format that have been checked for spelling, grammar and style. Accuntability and punctuality are demonstrated by meeting an employer's deadlines and by responding to emails and phone calls in a timely manner. Professionalism is shown by the content and manner of your online and offline communications. Communications and marketing is conveyed by how well you target your message in the resume, cover letter, or interview. Are you able to quickly, clearly, and concisely deliver the most relevent message? This is an example of how well you will summarize a project's progress or recommendations. Preparedness is conveyed when you show that you did your homework before the interview. Doing research on the company, understanding the position, and preparing your stories will show an employer how you would prepare for internal or client-facing meetings. |
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