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CASE STUDY INTERVIEW
               NOTES




2012
Presented by Keira Chen
Assessment
Case studies are used to assess whether you
  have:
 the ability to think independently and work

  under pressure
 an understanding of business issues

 the ability to synthesise information and work
  with the facts provided
 numerical and verbal skills, communication,
  analytical, and problem solving skills
Things to keep in mind
   Case study do not have a single right answer
   How do you arrive at your answer?
   Be pragmatic – recommendations that are
    likely to be implemented
   Do the math – both quantitative and qualitative
    analyses are required
Steps
1) Identifying the objective & situation
   Verify   facts and restate objective
2) Raise questions
3) Framework approach
   E.g,   revenue – cost = profit
4) Analysis
Practice
   Math computation
   Data interpretation
   Case study practice questions
Suggested Sources
   CaseInterview.com
       http://www.caseinterview.com/


   Youtube Video
       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDB3XyT4Y9Q&feature=relmfu


   McKinsey & Company | Interview tips
       http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/apply/interview_tips
Online Tutorial




Sources: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDB3XyT4Y9Q&feature=relmfu
Thank You
End of Presentation

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Case Study Interview Notes

  • 1. CASE STUDY INTERVIEW NOTES 2012 Presented by Keira Chen
  • 2. Assessment Case studies are used to assess whether you have:  the ability to think independently and work under pressure  an understanding of business issues  the ability to synthesise information and work with the facts provided  numerical and verbal skills, communication, analytical, and problem solving skills
  • 3. Things to keep in mind  Case study do not have a single right answer  How do you arrive at your answer?  Be pragmatic – recommendations that are likely to be implemented  Do the math – both quantitative and qualitative analyses are required
  • 4. Steps 1) Identifying the objective & situation  Verify facts and restate objective 2) Raise questions 3) Framework approach  E.g, revenue – cost = profit 4) Analysis
  • 5. Practice  Math computation  Data interpretation  Case study practice questions
  • 6. Suggested Sources  CaseInterview.com  http://www.caseinterview.com/  Youtube Video  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDB3XyT4Y9Q&feature=relmfu  McKinsey & Company | Interview tips  http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/apply/interview_tips
  • 8. Thank You End of Presentation