Invitation for a "Written Case" Interview

Hi there,

You've come to the right place! I have 30+ real written/take-home cases across a ton of firms, several with sample presentations and answer walkthroughs. Shoot me a message and I'll send some over.

One quick note on the prep: for a dossier style format like this, lead with your recommendation. Don't walk them through all the data... give them a clear point of view, supported by the analysis. Your flipchart should be conclusion first, then the 2 or 3 things that back it up. Think real client presentation, not live case interview.

For the case side more broadly: https://www.preplounge.com/en/shop/prep-guide/ace_the_case_interview

Before you prep too much, worth reading this too: https://www.preplounge.com/en/blog/consulting/interview/pitfalls

DM me and we'll get you sorted.

Written case interviews test the same things as a spoken case, just with more pressure on synthesis and communication.

On the preparation hour: do not try to cover everything in the dossier. There is more material than you can handle in an hour. Pick the two or three insights that actually answer the core question and build everything around those.

On the flipchart: lead with your conclusion, not your analysis. One idea per page with supporting evidence. No data dumps.

On the presentation: speak to your logic, not your slides. They can read the flipchart. What they are watching is whether you can defend your thinking when they push back.

For practice: take any business article, give yourself an hour, and produce a three to four page flipchart with a clear recommendation. Do that a few times and you will get the feel for it.

Most candidates walk in underprepared for this format. A clear structure and a strong point of view will make you stand out.

That's a very specific format, and it's completely understandable why you're finding it tough to locate exact practice cases. You're not alone in that struggle.

The reality with these types of "written cases" is that the firm isn't looking for you to have seen this exact problem before. This format is designed to test a blend of critical skills: your ability to quickly synthesize messy, ambiguous information, identify the most impactful insights, construct a logical storyline, and then communicate it effectively under pressure, often visually on a flipchart. They want to see your structured thinking, executive communication, and ability to prioritize, more than just solving a traditional case. This emphasis on the process is why specific "example cases" are rare and often not helpful.

Instead of trying to find an identical case, focus on the underlying skills. Practice taking complex, multi-source information (like a company's annual report summary, a detailed industry article with data, or even a typical consulting case) and distilling it down to the absolute 3-4 key takeaways and recommendations you'd present. Get very comfortable structuring your thoughts for a visual aid like a flipchart, and verbally delivering those insights concisely. Running mocks where you practice synthesizing and presenting under time constraints will be far more beneficial than finding a specific case.

Hope this helps give you a strategic angle!

Hi there,

I have been involved in such case formats as an interviewer. Feel free to reach out if you have specific questions.

Best

Yes. 

I've actually worked with many candidates on this format. 

Typically, I share with them a case in advance so they prepare it and during the session we get to simulate how the interview will go - they get to present the answers to me and then, at the end, I give them structured feedback on both content and delivery. 

If you need help, reach out and I can walk you in more detail through the process.

Best,
Cristian