Hello!

This is something that has not changed much - the only difference is that before they handed you papers, and now they share screen.

The prompt is usually read to you -careful here, since usually there is more information than the one you actually do need for the case-.

The charts/graphs/things realted to numbers are given to you -screensharing or sending the file, it does not matter-.

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

Typically they read the question out to you and only share information if needed (e.g., graphs and tables for calculations). This is done deliberately to test your listening skills

There may be exceptions but typically your interviewer will verbally share the case with you. The exception is with exhibits which will be shared with you. With remote interviewing, it seems like there are often cases where the interviewer will share data verball with you too.

Good luck!

Hi there,

The case prompt will be read to you.

Brainstorming questions within the case will be read to you.

Data required for deriving insights/conclusions may either be provided to you visually through screen sharing OR read to you.

Hi there,

I agree with the other coaches. The general structure is:

• Graphs/Tables ➜ Screensharing
• Everything else ➜ Verbally communicated

Hope this helps,

Francesco

Read out in most cases and share data/charts etc as required via screen share. Sometimes they might even read out the key data points.

Make sure you are listening intently.

Hey there,

Agree with the others. One point to add:

Always read back the objective and numbers + ask clarification questions when you get some data verbally to make sure you understood everything correctly. This is crucial in times of Zoom interviews.

Cheers,

Florian

Hi there :-),

congrats on the interview!
In most cases, interview prompts come without exhibits at the beginning. I have only very seldomly seen prompts being accompanied by slides / materials from the very beginning (at least at MBB). However, there might be firms who do it frequently.

However, during the case interview, it is almost a certainty that at some point, information is conveyed visually as well via slides / graphs / tables. At the current situation, it might be that interviewers would

• share their screen with you
• send you the materials through the chat via the video conferencing platform
• send you a link to a dedicated presentation on the browser

Hope this helps!

Cheers, Jonas

Hi,

If it's not too many numbers, they'll read it. If it is a chart - they'll share the screen. Don't worry to much about that. The skills are fundamentally the same.

Several things about analyzing the tables / charts:

1. Take a minute to look at the graph / table. It's important ot gather the thoughts!
2. Read the graph title
3. Look at the graph type and define the type (pie chart, line chart, etc)
4. Look at the legend (ask for clarifying questions if necessary)
5. Identify whats going on on the graph. Look for: Trends, % structures,
6. Look for unusual things (consultants love to integrate these traps in charts) - correlations, outliers, etc
7. Make 3-4 conclusions from the graph. Think of potential hypothesis on what could be the root cause / what are the consequences
8. Prioritize the most important for your current analysis and move forward with the case

Sources to learn from (prioritized):

1. "Say it with Charts" by Gene Zalazny
2. "Pyramid Principle" by Barbara Minto
3. Learn basic statistics (Any GMAT or MBA prep guides)
4. Check all available MBB presentations and publications. Practice to derive conclusions and check yourself with the actual ones from the article / presentation
5. GMAT IR part (Official guide and Manhattan prep)
6. "Consulting Bible" and "Vault guide for consulting" - check the chapters on cases with graphs in these books

Good luck!

Hello,

Interviewer is gonna tell you the statement of the problem that you should summarize as first thing. Later, if needed, he will share exhibits needed to solve the case.

Best,
Luca

Hi there,

again, agree with the others. Don't worry about it too much, but I advise you to practice note-taking, it is a useful skill for the interview.

Cheers, GB

Given its a remote interview I would expect they will share the exhibit on the screen if its a graph. But they will also share some relevant context verbally only.

The question itself will likely only be spoken