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Break-Even Cases

break-even analysis
New answer on Dec 31, 2023
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Abdel asked on Dec 25, 2023

Is there a way to conveniently filter for break-even cases on this site? I have a Capital One interview coming up but I can't search the cases for break-even, just getting lucky by trying profitability ones with a break-even piece

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Alberto
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replied on Dec 26, 2023
Ex-McKinsey Associate Partner | +15 years in consulting | +200 McKinsey 1st & 2nd round interviews

Hi Abdel,

Just look for “profitability” in the case library search box. You will find several cases. 

As Ian mentioned, I suggest you work with peers or a coach to get the best of your casing practice with external feedback. Happy to keep talking about this in private, just send me a message.

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Alberto

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Cristian
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replied on Dec 30, 2023
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I suggest you use the keyword search for that instead of filtering because this way, they will be identified by the tags of the case (which are not visible). 

Sharing a few of my own cases as well:


Best,
Cristian

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Ian
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replied on Dec 25, 2023
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Hey Abdel,

I've actually got about a dozen cases with breakeven. Feel free to message for these - can send them over as part of coaching or case you in them.

Other than that, you can download casebooks and do ctrl + F for breakeven.

That said, it's not really that helpful just reading cases….

You need to get people to give you cases - that's WAY more effective when studying. Ask the people you're casing with to give you a breakeven case :)

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Benjamin
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replied on Dec 31, 2023
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Hi,

In addition to the suggestions given by other coaches, I would even suggest that you try to create some of these problems yourself. 

Many profitability cases will have enough information to create a breakeven approach/formula.

Of course, practicing by yourself is not the most effective all the time, so if you combine the above point with getting help from someone else, thats often the most effective → i.e. get someone to create these problems and give them to you.

All the best !

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Dennis
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Pedro
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replied on Dec 29, 2023
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You should chose “profitability analysis” in the “Topic” filter.

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