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Case Study Interviews

Typically, management consulting firms specializing in strategy work use case-style interviewing. This has the benefit of offering candidates a sense of the type of work that they will do, while allowing the employer to assess the candidates. However, case interviewing can be used by any employer who is looking for strong problem-solving ability. Below are some hints about preparing and succeeding in such an interview, coupled with examples of real companies that use the case study interview.

From the Job Employment Guide--Case Study Interview

A selection of companies that conduct case interviews from Quintessential Careers
 

• Business Case Studies by Company - Below is a list of The Times 100 case studies organised alphabetically by company
• Case Method Interview From Texas A&M University Career Center
• Great hints Case interview questions are typically business problems that require the interviewee to use logic and problem-solving abilities.
• How to Approach a Case Interview A YouTube Video
• Mastering the Case Job Interview From Quintessential Careers
• The Business Case Study Interview. Great information from The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. It includes... Who uses this style of assessment, what types of case questions are there, what should I consider when answering a case question?
• Career Services College of Business Administration University of Pittsburgh Case interviews are used to assess a candidate's thought process and analytical skills and are not focused on the answer arrived at by the candidate.
• Wisdom from Strategic Management Consultants Here’s a checklist that you should run through before any consulting interview. 80% of the advice applies across industries and job functions as well.

Companies Using the Case Study Interview Method: Examples and Hints.

• A.T.KEARNEY (pdf format). Preparing for your case interview, what to expect, how to succeed during your interview and case types.
• Deloitte Case interviews – they’re about stacking up your skills against a real business challenge.
• McKinsey and Company  Case interview tips--How to do your best in the case interview