Some have mentioned the book "Case in Point: Graph Analysis for Consulting and Case Interviews"; is it recommended?
Is there an ebook version (beside kindel)? I can only find paperback
(editiert)
Some have mentioned the book "Case in Point: Graph Analysis for Consulting and Case Interviews"; is it recommended?
Is there an ebook version (beside kindel)? I can only find paperback
(editiert)
Hi,
You can use the following approach:
Sources to learn from (prioritized):
Good luck!
Hi Anonymous,
I would reccomend the following approach:
1. Read the graph
2. Analyze the graph
3. Provide a conclusion for the graph.
Hope this helps,
Francesco
Most candidates tend to just mention what seems to be most relevant. So they are pointing to something that is meaningful, but then they just say whatever the slide/graph/chart says.
That's not the objective. The objective is to connect that with the goal you want to achieve / decision you want to make.
If I show a graph where segment X is growing, I don't expect you do say the segment is growing. I expect you to say what is the implication of that. Is is good or bad for the company? Is is worse vs. the competitors? Does it support the investment thesis?
A lot of times candidates are thinking about this, but they don't say it. But if you don't say it, the interviewer doesn't know what you are thinking.
Remember, you ALWAYS have to link the slide/chart to the objective of the case. ALWAYS!
Dear A!
Here are some pieces of advice on how you can interpret graphs and charts.
To interpret a graph or chart, read the title, look at the key, read the labels. Then study the graph to understand what it shows.
Read the title of the graph or chart. The title tells what information is being displayed.
Look at the key, which typically is in a box next to the graph or chart. It will explain the symbols and colors used in the graph or chart
Read the labels of the graph or chart. The labels tell you what variables or parameters are being displayed.
Draw conclusions based on the data. You can reach conclusions faster with graphs than you can use a data table or a written description of the data.
To practice all these bullets GMAT Integrated Reasoning questions help you a lot!
Best,
Andre
Hello!
I wuold suggest you to practice with GMAT.
GMAT unfortunately only gets better with practicing. Good news is that there are many ways of doing so!
There are free exams in the internet that you can use for practice (the one of LBS MBA page, Verits prep, as well as some free trials for courses such as the one of The Economist (https://gmat.economist.com/)
Hope it helps!
Cheers,
Clara