Consulting Case Interviews: How to Crack a Case
Are you considering a career in consulting? If so, it’s important to perform well during your case interviews. These interviews are part of the recruiting process of most consulting firms.
Hopefully, the tips and tricks in this article can help you to land your dream job offer.
Before diving into tips and tricks, 2 quick reminders:
- What is a case interview?
- How many case interviews are required to get a job offer?
1. What is a case interview?
A case interview is an interview during which the interviewee is presented with a hypothetical — often business related — question. The purpose of a case interview is to simulate the type of work consultants do on the job.
It allows the interviewer to see how a candidate thinks and communicates. If a candidate does well, he or she will probably be a good consultant.
If you don’t enjoy solving cases, you will likely not enjoy being a consultant. However, it’s important to note that some individuals see their case performance improve over time, while others have a natural talent for it.