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Profit / Loss - Case Interview Framework Clarification

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I was recently sent this email from a student who has upcoming interviews with Bain and McKinsey asking me to clarify some details on my profit loss framework below is his question as well as my response. in the interview process, generally we simplify the process to assume the two are the same. Additional Resources.

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Case Interview Example – Solving a Case Step by Step

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The following is an example of a real-life case a student received and my advice on how to go about solving the case step by step. Question: I have a question regarding a case I had in an interview with AT Kearney last month. My question is how would you proceed with this case? or a cyclical problem.

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Monitor Deloitte Interview

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What follows is a question from a student about if case interviews are different for a non-business undergraduate vs an MBA as well as my response to them answering the question. Student Question: I found out at the end of last week that I have a final round case interview at Monitor Deloitte, which consists of a 1-hour case.

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Struggling through Adversity

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If your business suffers in a recession because you had poor financial metrics, you’ll learn (the hard way) why you need them and need to look at them regularly. In both cases, there’s pain. First, realize that, in every adversity, there is an opportunity to learn and grow. It’s called “growing pain.”. It’s called “suffering.”.

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McKinsey + BCG Undergrad Consulting Offer

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The student shares her tips on how hard work and preparation are the keys to case interview success. I will be able to help my mother financially. Even 10 days before my first round interview with BCG, I had zero case interview preparation experience. Success Story. Hi Victor!

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Minto Pyramid Principle

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This way I can show the interviewer I am 100% hypothesis driven and I don't ask any irrelevant data. Would you recommend this and what is your view about this as a past interviewer? I was wondering what your view is on this method to apply to cases, this might help to form a HYPOTHESIS and ASK ONLY data which you 100% need.

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Inside a Fortune 500 Boardroom

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However, sitting in their “boardroom,” it was clear why the business had such financial resilience. Of course, I was admiring the company's financial management while also feeling a little chilly. I believe a well-run business is one with a well-defined target customer, a well-differentiated product, and sound financial ratios.