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.
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Great
hints from the masters themselves: Harvard Business School.
The Case Study Interview-why do they do it, what should you do before the
Interview?
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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?
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Wisdom
from Strategic Management Consultants (pdf format). Hear it from
the "horses mouth". An example of a typical interview, ten golden
rules to bear in mind, what not to do.
Companies Using the Case Study
Interview Method: Examples and Hints.
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A.T.KEARNEY
(pdf format). Preparing for your case interview, what to expect,
how to succeed during your interview and case types.
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The
Boston Consulting Company. What to expect from a BCG interview.
Interview tips, structure, attitude, interactive cases.
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Cap
Gemini Ernst & Young. Check out the consulting zone and
test your hand at real-life consulting assignments as you help clients solve
difficult problems, this is a part of their selection process.
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Capital
One. Their recruitment and selection includes case interviews,
scenarios and helpful ideas to prepare and manage this process.
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McKinsey
and Company. Case interview tips, why we use case studies, how you
should approach the case, some common mistakes.
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Mercer
Management Consulting. Interview preparation, get practice using their
interactive cases.
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