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Do’s and Don’ts of Case Interviewing

Tom Spencer

Interviews are difficult – they involve researching the company, preparing for informational interviews, and practicing behavioral questions. If you are aiming for a consulting internship or full-time job, there is also an unavoidable hurdle you will need to jump – case interviews. Case interviews can be stressful.

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Consulting 101: Preparing for Case Interviews

Tom Spencer

Case interviews can seem like a daunting task. Thankfully, by taking tangible steps you can be well prepared for your case interviews. In my opinion, a productive place to begin is to watch videos about the case interview. Practice cases. A “casing buddy” can be a roommate, friend, or classmate.

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The Consulting Interview: Skills That’ll Set You Apart

Tom Spencer

In this article, we’ll delve into the key skills assessed in a consulting interview , ranging from behavioral qualities and business analysis to exceptional communication skills. During the interview process, recruiters are keen on evaluating your behavioural traits to ensure you align with the company’s values and culture.

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Case Interview Foundations: 6 Types of Case Interviews

Management Consulted

Consulting firms rely heavily on case interviews to find the right candidate and, therefore, you should practice them – practice them well, start practicing them early (2-3 months prior to the interview), and then keep practicing them often. The 2 case interview styles are Interviewer-led and Interviewee-led cases.

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Alternative Case Interview Tips

Tom Spencer

When conducting a search for case interview tips on the internet, you will quickly find yourself drowning in information. Instead, it aims to set out some of the less commonly cited, and sometimes overlooked, aspects of the interview process. This is, however, not the case. Tip 3: The smiler advantage.

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Case Interview Glossary

CaseInterview.com

The idea is, if you were to discuss industry consolidation in a case interview, you would have an intuitive and conceptual idea of what typically happens in these situations. So, to inform my writing process, I have a few questions to ask of you – especially if the business world is new to you. Read Our Privacy Policy.

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Case Interviews via Video Conference

CaseInterview.com

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to handle case interviews via video conference. While video conference case interviews weren’t unheard of before, they are much more common right now. It allows the interviewer to see and hear you clearly. Technical Setup. Handling a Bad Connection.