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This method is usually used by management consulting firms and large corporations.

• Employers use this method to assess if you think logically, have problem solving skills and know business principles.
• Classic business cases are given to test analytic ability, the ability to sort out key facts and stay focused.
• Some consulting firms think that this is the best test of a typical consulting situation for

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Author: George Washington University | Source: “The Graduate Career Center” | Subjects: Case Interviews, Interviewing, Interviewing Approaches

• Take notes, if necessary. Ask a few questions.
• Take some time to organize your thoughts; don’t be afraid of a little silence.
• Explain your thought process, state assumptions, work from hypothesis )
• Push for a conclusion
• Be quantitative and specific if possible

Author: George Washington University | Source: “The Graduate Career Center” | Subjects: Case Interviews, Interviewing, Interviewing Approaches

Tips to help you crack the case every time:

•  Listen carefully to the material presented. Take notes if you want to, and be sure to ask questions if you are unsure about details.
• While you’re thinking through the problems, concentrate on the three Ps: Presentation, Poise, and Persuasiveness.
• Take your time. You’re not expected to have

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Author: Aparna Kumar | Source: “Case Interview Cheat Sheet” | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subjects: Case Interviews, Interviewing

The case interviewing style is particularly common among management consulting firms, law firms, counseling and social work organizations, police departments, and other organizations that place a premium on understanding your thought process. Most likely, the case will be the final part of a screening or hiring manager interview.

“Suppose . . .”

The case interview consists of presenting you with a typical set of “facts” that … [ Read more ]

Source: “An Introduction to Case Interviews” | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subjects: Case Interviews, Interviewing