Could anyone provide some insight on what to expect from a case interview at Strategy&. I have an interview in the coming weeks and want to ensure I’m prepared. Thanks I’m advance!

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The case interview question is generally either a business problem, estimating exercise, arithmetic or logic problem designed to make you think on your toes, use reason and common sense. Consulting firms want to see that you can analyse information, structure an answer and perform basic calculations with large numbers, whilst under pressure. The pressure being that you are in a job interview at a top global firm most likely seeking a role you’ve worked very hard towards.

The objective of the case interview is not to get it right. In fact, there is often no right answer. Instead it’s designed for you to demonstrate your ability to solve complex problems and to show the interviewer how you think. The interviewer wants to see you as a colleague with whom he or she would want to work with in an engagement team. Case interviews are generally very interactive as you ask questions, seek clarification, and bounce ideas off your interviewer.

The case interview is usually one-on-one and you would be given a pen and paper, or perhaps a marker and whiteboard, where you can brainstorm, perform calculations, and structure your answer. Some consulting firms will even take your hand written notes after the interview has concluded to help them further assess and discuss the performance of each candidate with their colleagues.

After some light conversation and “getting to know you” type questions, the interviewer will pose the case question. You may want to start taking notes because a lot of information will be coming your way. Clarify all of the details to ensure you have a common understanding and are on the right track before diving in and trying to answer the case. The interviewer will then step back to watch you think it over but is there to answer any questions, give additional information when needed and guide you through the problem.

You can expect to be interviewed by one to three different people on any one day with around 30 minutes to an hour assigned for each interview. A case question itself can last anywhere from 20 - 40 minutes of that time depending on its difficulty and the specific round of interview that your are in, or entry level to the firm.

Although you may feel tense, nervous and anxious during a case interview, the important thing is to relax, be confident, and have fun with it.

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EY congrats on your interview! S& cases are typically left upto the person interviewing. It could be a problem / situation at work that they're facing. It could also be straight from a casebook. I'd practice your typical profit framework and some approach to qualitative cases. Other than that stay flexible and bring a positive attitude. Good luck!

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Thanks for the help, much appreciated!

I should add it’s for an Experienced Associate role. Currently at 1.5 YOE

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