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Preparing for Case Interviews

8/7/2017

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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:
  • 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:
  • Bain & Company - http://www.bain.com/careers/interview-preparation/case-interview.aspx
  • McKinsey & Company (Includes sample cases) - http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/interviewing 
  • Deloitte (Includes practice case) - https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-case-interview-prep-tool.html

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.

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