Case studies are used to assess business skills like independent thinking, understanding issues, synthesizing information, and problem solving. There is no single right answer for case studies. Recommendations should be pragmatic and implemented. The steps are to identify the objective and situation, raise questions, use a framework like revenue-cost=profit, analyze with both quantitative and qualitative methods, and practice math, data interpretation, and sample questions. Suggested resources for preparation include websites with practice questions, videos, and interview tips from consulting companies.

1. CASE STUDY INTERVIEW
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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

7. Online Tutorial
Sources: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDB3XyT4Y9Q&feature=relmfu

8. Thank You
End of Presentation