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Introduction to Case Interviews

Tom Spencer

If you’re applying to a consulting firm, be ready to get acquainted with case interviews. Almost all consulting firms include the case interview as part of their recruitment process. Even non-consulting firms are utilizing case interviews as part of their process so you don’t want to be blindsided.

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How to Dress for a Case Interview

CaseInterview.com

Case Interview Dress Code. I often get questions about the dress code in a case interview. I cannot thank you enough for providing: The free case interview preparation videos on your blog. your frequent "insightful" emails sharing interview experience of other candidates.

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Competitive Advantage in Consulting and in Life

CaseInterview.com

My thoughts on this topic are widely applicable to CIBs (Case Interview Beginners), F1Ys (Future first years), and CIFMs (Consulting Isn't for Me). No, I'm pretty sure I could beat him in a case interview competition! But, I'm half-decent at this case interview thing. You see, CEOs do this all the time.

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What is a Case Interview?

CaseInterview.com

What you will learn: Learn the basics of a case interview – what it is, how they are different from a regular job interview, who uses them, why they are used, and the types of case interview formats and the difference between them. Topics Covered: What is a Case Interview? What is a Case Interview?

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From Ad Agency & Non-Target School to McKinsey Offer

CaseInterview.com

But after I made it past the impressive resume part and the first 30-minute personal experience interview , I had to face the unpleasant reality that I wouldn't just have this job handed to me as a result of my accomplishments. I had to learn how to do a case interview. So basically the whole case! 3) Synthesis.

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Job Hub: Uber Jobs and Culture

Management Consulted

” The first example that comes to mind when you think of the new sharing economy, Uber has fashioned itself as a quicker, cheaper and ultimately better alternative to taxis. Interview Tips & Tricks. Uber looks for and only hires the best, so be prepared to be asked what makes you stand out when you go in for your interview.

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The consulting case study: What you need to know

freshminds

Why are Case Studies used? Note that they are not looking for a “right answer”; they are looking for a “right method” Types of case studies. Here are some examples of different approaches across industries; Management Consulting : tend to use “operational” type case studies (more details below).