How should I tackle case interviews with 2 weeks for prep?

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the invitation!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation:

• First of all, given the short time, I would highly advise you to consider working with an experienced coach like me in order to professionalize and expedite your interview preparation.
• Moreover, regarding the initial structure, I developed the “Case Structuring Program” to help exactly such candidates like you who struggle with properly structuring any case study.

You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi there,

In a nutshell, you need to 

• learn a strong approach to cases and individual parts, including the right thinking techniques and communication.
• high-quality individual practice materials and peer practice opportunities

If you have only 2 weeks, the focus needs to be on quality over quantity even more so than for a normal preparation timeline -> The most effective and efficient way would be coaching, the second most effective way would be hiqh quality courses and practice drills.

Please reach out for a dedicated study plan and some resources.

Cheers,

Florian

Hey! Congrats on the invite! 

Did you think about moving the interview? I always recommend that you feel confident about your preparation during the interview. Maybe this would be an option?

Let me know if you need personal fit/case prep support! Happy to help! 

Best, 

Alessa

Congrats on the interview! With two weeks to prep, here's a quick study plan:

• Days 1-3: Focus on learning basic frameworks (profitability, market entry, M&A, etc.). Victor Cheng’s Case Interview Secrets and Case in Point by Marc Cosentino are great for structure.
• Days 4-7: Start practicing live cases with peers or using PrepLounge. Aim for 1-2 cases per day. Also, start preparing for the personal interview (fit/behavioral questions), as this is often overlooked but just as important.
• Days 8-12: Dive into more advanced cases, focusing on communication, mental math, and creativity.
• Days 13-14: Do mock interviews, ideally with experienced partners. Focus on polishing delivery, handling pressure, and refining both case and personal interview skills.

Feel free to reach out if you need any help! I also have one free coaching session available.

Good luck!

You should ask support from a coach - it can be a great accelerator.

I think one of the key principles in a short 2 week timeline is prioritization. What's the biggest weakness/lack of clarity? Then focus on that above all else.