How can I engage the interviewer more?

Question

Recently, I was given the feedback that I should try to engage the interviewer in the case interview. What are ways I can do this?

Answer 1

Hi Emily,

this question has been asked before. Have a look at the below threat, which contains some good points!

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/engaging-the-interviewer-how-223

Cheers, Sidi

Answer 2

Hi,

Several ways:

Asking the right questions
Telling him in advance your calculation approach. Getting back to the interviewer with some numbers while doing the calculations
Constantly structuring throughout the case and driving the case

Best

Answer 3

Hi A,

Here are some tips that might help you:

be yourself and address your weaknesses directly, by doing so you can show that you're aware of them and really working on the issue;
ask relevant and interesting questions. Not about work timing, or anything else that might cause negative emotions;
connect over something with the interviewer. It can be some small detail right on the spot or some fact if you manage to get a short bio about him;
always listen to the interviewer properly, so you do not get carried away or stuck on some simple question.

Best,

André

Answer 4

Think about the case interview as a conversation between a consulting and a client. You need to engage them in a good discussion to get as much information to work with as possible. To do that, ask questions, discuss assumptions with them, etc. Keep them talking and engaged, rather than giving them a lecture on an industry they already know.