Case study preparation
1. Read Case In Point – a high-quality, 100% case-focused resource.2. Review Victor Cheng’s Case Interview Secrets - a former McKinsey consultant, Victor has a great handle on successful case tips and techniques.
3. Practice online cases – most consulting firm websites have plenty of cases (Bain even has simulated video case studies). The key here is to attempt answering the question before reading the real answer. There are good consulting websites with case resources as well, including Rice’s Consulting Club.
4. Practice cases with friends – if no friends have relevant experience or interest, search Craigslist, consulting forums, and the like for partners.
5. Practice sizing and estimation questions all the time (e.g., if you see a Lexus while driving, think about how many Lexuses are manufactured in the U.S.). Sounds silly, but this is how you become fast and resourceful.
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