How to best prep for an experienced hire case interview? I’ve been out of school for about 4 years and honestly have a heavy tech implementation background from big4, so I’m getting anxious about case interview! I only have 2 weeks to prep and my numeracy skill isn’t the greatest.

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You already know you should have starting prepping before you applied.
1. If they gave you access to a casebook, use it. If they didn't, download one of the casebooks which are online from one of the M7 consulting clubs.
2. Read through all of the types of cases and make note of the mental math needed - start memorizing and working through the math - it isn't hard - you are just rusty.
3. Read through info from consulting clubs about what interviewers are looking for when you do a case.
4. Read the set up of as many cases as you can and say the set up out loud like you would do with a interviewer. Just thinking it won't do - say it outloud. Then check what the case write-up says is needed.
5. Have someone case you early and give you feedback - work on that feedback.
6. If you get good feedback you can probably get by with 6-10 full cases spaced out if you do all the rest. You must have someone who will read up on casing ( if not from MBB) and prework the case before they do it with you. They cannot just read along and give you what the case says - that will not be good feedback.

Good luck

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