How is the case interview structured?
A scenario that needs a resolution After explaining the format of the interview, your interviewer will pose a short, usually business-related scenario to you. Your objective is to walk through the main issues in a structured manner and drive towards a final answer. In the process, interviewers will give you additional data or charts or diagrams that you will be asked to analyze. In some instances, the interviewer may pose a scenario that is not directly business-related. As in any case, the key is to structure your thinking and apply the relevant business concepts. A conversation, not a test Think of the interview as a problem-solving dialogue with the interviewer rather than as a test. There is more than one answer to the case. As long as you demonstrate an understanding of the main issues involved, structure your thinking, and use data and calculations appropriately, you can form your own path to a final recommendation. If you feel lost, ask questions. Acing the interview is as much
