I have solved 30+ cases with partners. And the main issue, I suppose, is that I lack precision and sharpness. Even if I have a good structure/math/business judgement, my communication tends to be messy.
What should I do to improve this?
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30+ cases is solid volume. The good news is that messy communication at this stage is very fixable - it's usually a habit problem, not a thinking problem.
Answer first, always. Most messiness comes from building up to the point instead of leading with it. Before you speak, ask yourself: "what's my one-line conclusion?" Say that first, then support it. This applies everywhere - structure walk-throughs, analysis transitions, final recommendation.
Signpost before you dive in. "I have two points" or "I'll cover three areas" forces you to have clarity before you open your mouth. It also keeps the interviewer with you even if your delivery wobbles.
Record yourself. This is the fastest feedback loop available. Most people discover they're speaking before they've finished thinking. Listen back for filler words, circular reasoning, or moments where you backtracked mid-sentence.
Pause more, not less. A deliberate pause reads as composed, not slow. Say "let me structure this for a second" - and actually use that second.
One drill worth trying: take cases you've already solved and re-deliver only the communication - no new analysis. Just practice each transition and recommendation clean, top-down, first try. It isolates the communication muscle from the analytical one, which is where your gap actually is.
The thinking is there. You just need to train yourself to package it before you say it out loud.
Hi,
30+ cases is solid volume. Great job! What you mentioned is usually a communication habit issue, not a thinking issue.
A few practical things that work:
Answer first, always
Most messiness comes from building up to the point. Before speaking, ask yourself: “what’s my one-line answer?” Say that first, then support it with 2–3 points.
Signpost clearly
Force structure before you speak: “I have two points…” / “I’ll cover three areas…”
This keeps you sharp and makes it easier for the interviewer to follow.
Be intentionally concise
Train yourself to answer in 20–30 seconds max.
Pause more
It helps you package your answer before speaking.
Potentially you could also record yourself: you’ll immediately notice where you lose structure or start circling.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Franco
hey there :)
super common at your stage, and actually a good sign because the core skills are already there. this is mostly a communication issue, not a thinking issue.
focus on being more top down. always start with the answer first, then give 2–3 clear reasons, then stop. most candidates lose sharpness because they keep talking and add unnecessary detail.
also practice forcing yourself to be concise. for example, give every answer in max 20–30 seconds. it will feel unnatural at first, but it trains precision very quickly.
last point, record yourself and listen back once or twice, you’ll immediately notice where you ramble or lose structure.
if you want, we can clean up one of your answers together :)
best,
Alessa :)
