文档介绍：Mastering the
Case Interview
Jones Graduate
School of Management
Agenda
Why Do Firms Conduct Case Interviews?
Dissecting the Case Interview
Key Thoughts to Remember
Mock Interviews
Why Do Firms Conduct Case Interviews?
Interviewer
Candidate
Opportunity to learn about:
Experience
“Do I want to sit with this person on an airplane?”
Opportunity to assess:
Critical thinking munication skills
Aptitude for consulting
Opportunity to demonstrate:
Communication skills
Focus
Problem-solving skills
Analytical abilities
Poise under pressure
Opportunity to learn about:
Type of work that the firm does
Personality of the firm
Case interviews provide both parties with information:
Keys to the Case Interview
Preparation
Enthusiasm
Comfort
Practice, Practice, Practice.
Demonstrate why you want the opportunity.
Show you can think under pressure.
Practice, Practice, Practice.
What is it? An opportunity to evaluate five key skills:
The Case Interview
Problem
Identification
munication
Logical
Process
Data
Analysis
Use of a
Framework
The Case Interview: Problem Identification Skills
Make sure you understand the problem clearly before starting your response
Determine and focus on the salient issues
Ask clarifying and rating questions
Don’t hesitate to take a few minutes (or ask) pose your thoughts
The Case Interview: Logical Process
Determine your structure/framework after listening to the case – one method does not fit all cases
Build a sequence to get the facts you need (consider asking for them)
or
Develop a process to get to a point from which you can work
Make sure that your case response leads to a conclusion
Demonstrating the consultative process is more important than getting the “right” answer
The Case Interview: Data Analysis
Determine what facts you have and which ones you need
Address the issues you have identified
Perform the appropriate calculations to support your hypotheses
Consider external perspectives: customers, competitors, suppliers
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