Case Interviews
Some companies, especially those involved in consulting, are concerned not only with your experience in a particular area, but also with your ability to address unfamiliar, complex problems and reach logical conclusions based on available facts. In essence, they want to test your ability to solve problems that may arise in a real-life situation while working for them. The emphasis here is on your thought process. You will usually be evaluated in several of the following areas:
- Logical reasoning
- Creativity
- Quantitative skills
- Business judgment (not business knowledge)
- Pragmatism
- Ability to structure problem-solving
- Intellectual curiosity
- Enthusiasm
- Ability to think quickly
- Ability to perform under pressure
Typically, you will be presented with a set of facts, ranging from simple hypothetical situations to complex charts, graphs, data correlations, etc. It is up to you to assume the role of the
professional. The following resources can help in your preparation: