Case Interview Practice Session

Led by: OHDCC

What is a Case Interview?

A case interview is a job interview in which the applicant

is given a situation, problem, or challenge and asked to resolve the

situation. The case is often a business situation in the areas of

strategy, market entry, profitability, or human capital

It depends…• Type of case• Company• Interviewer • Interview Round• Time Limit • Job level

What does the case interview look like?

Overall Flow of a Case

Recommendations• Listen to the question• Take notes• Summarize the challenge• Verify the objectives• Ask clarifying questions• Organize your answer• Work the numbers• Be coachable• Be creative and brainstorm• Bring closure and summarize

Case Practice

• 3 minutes to read case description

• 2 minutes for clarifying questions

• 5 minutes to form potential solution

• 10 minutes to present solution and probe

• Conclusion and Risks

KGF’s Learning Management System

Case Discussion

• Develop a plan

• Use a framework if applicable

• Make hypothesis

• Include data analysis

• Conclusions/Recommendations/Follow-up

Helpful Sources

• Case in Point -  Marc P. Cosentino

• Victor Cheng (www.caseinterview.com)

• Columbia Graduate Consulting Club(CGCC)

• Strategy/Management Cases

• http://www.consultingcase101.com/

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