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It's interesting that you commented about my preference on when to make the hypothesis statement. As you mentioned, some feel you should state the hypothesis immediately (i.e., within 30 seconds of opening the case), and I have personally tended to ask some background questions first before forming a hypothesis.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

2) Reading a lot about consulting very early in the process showed me the importance for being Hypothesis driven, structured and data driven. I think during my interviews I was so hypothesis driven that some of my interviewers were getting bored as it is obviously a little more lengthy but it always came out as a very positive aspect.

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JUNE 24, 2019

2) Reading a lot about consulting very early in the process showed me the importance for being Hypothesis driven, structured and data driven. I think during my interviews I was so hypothesis driven that some of my interviewers were getting bored as it is obviously a little lengthier but it always came out as a very positive aspect.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

4) Always have a hypothesis in mind. It can save you 10+ minutes if done right, as in my case the interviewers were so impressed that they actually guided me straight into the problematic zone saying “yeah, that’s a great structure, why don’t we just look at the revenues then.”. If you are doing something, you better be sure why.

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