While solving the case, if we realize we missed a critical part in the structure:
a) We go back & add the missing part to the structure and get back and continue the solution? or
b) We keep on with the inital structure since we missed to capture it in the structure?
Thanks
Hi Anonymous,
if you forget a critical element of the structure you should let the interviewer know that it is missing and that you would like to consider it as well. It is not an ideal situation, but it is better than ignore the missing part completely.
The way you communicate it is very important. You want to show you noticed there is an additional area but also keep a confident attitude and not disrupt the analysis you are doing.
Say for example you forgot to consider the ways to enter the market in a market entry structure. Below you can find a bad and a good example to communicate it.
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Bad example
Candidate. Oh, I just noticed I completely forgot to consider the ways to enter the market. As that’s a very important point I would like to detail it before we go on with the case.
Good example
Candidate. Now, before we go on, I also want to emphasize something I didn’t mention before, that is, we should also consider the possible ways to enter the market. If it is fine for you, we can complete first the analysis of the attractiveness of the industry that you suggested and then review that part as well.
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Hope this helps,
Francesco
Hi,
While it's not ideal, you can always add the missing part back to your structue in the middle of the case. Or you can rephrase this and say that you also would like to further explore X,Y,Z. You just need to explicitly mention this to the interviewer.
Best,
Deniz
Hi,
Agree with the previous answers.
It's also a good practice to check your structure with the interviewer after you present it: "Is this structure good to move forward with? Should I add or prioritize anything?"
Best!
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