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What is a case interview?
The case interview is an example of a real business problem typical of the kind our case teams work to resolve every day. For this reason, our interviewers prepare their interviews based on real cases and tend not to rely on brainteasers or theoretical problems. Cases involve qualitative and quantitative questions as well as real-world business situations. We do not strive to test you on business terms and expressions, current events, or strategic "frameworks."
Instead, we evaluate you based on your ability to think about and structure an approach to solving a business problem, not on whether you get the "right" answer. A good case interview should be fun and thought provoking.
The case interview is only one dimension of the recruiting process, but it is typically the part that raises the most anxiety. We hope the information in this section will help you to prepare for the experience so that you can be confident and enjoy the interview.
What does a case interview measure?
A case interview is typically used to assess individual's problem solving skills. Broadly speaking, I would evaluate a candidate on three parameters: 1. Ability to break down a problem into its components to identify key issues 2. Ability to think conceptutally, see patterns, and generate creative ideas 3. Ability to perform quantitative tasks A well thought-out case is the best preparation for effective evaluation. So, I would construct a case structure that would have following characteristics: 1. Initial question is open enough to test candidate's ability to break down the problem into smaller chuncks 2. Then drill deeper with some quantitative tasks 3. Finally, ask the candidate to come out with ideas e.g. What are the different ways to increase revenue in this market?
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