Tips for preparing different types of interview cases
Understand the types of cases in consulting
Not ready for a market sizing question? Understanding the different types of cases and their dynamics is essential to effectively handle any challenge during the interview.
How to prepare for various types of cases
Study the case types: ensure you are familiar with the different variations you might encounter, such as market sizing, operations, or strategy.
Recognize the interview format: determine whether the interview is interviewer-led or candidate-led, and adapt your strategy accordingly.
Prepare for unconventional formats: You must be ready for group or written interviews, which require an adjusted approach with a very different format.
Important aspects to consider
Avoid mental blocks: practicing extensively with a variety of case types will help you prevent blocks during the interview.
Adapt your strategy for each type of case: Customizing your approach and being prepared to create frameworks / issue trees will help you reduce stress and improve your results.
Learn about firm preferences: It is important to know if the firms you are applying to use less conventional cases (i.e., case interviews in groups).
A thorough understanding of the different types of cases will better prepare you to confidently and effectively tackle consulting interviews.
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