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Case Presentation Test

Hi all,

How should I handle a case presentation test with very limited data?

The client is a luxury hotel in xxxx region and experiencing lost in the last few years. The only additional given data are maintenance cost per utilization rate and room price per utilization rate.

Any advice is highly appreciated!

Thank you in advance.

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on Mar 07, 2021
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Hi there,

It seems you have a take-home case where you have to prepare a few slides based on the prompt.

If that’s the case, I believe you will have to answer the question based on external data (ie your own research). I would clarify with HR just in case. The structure to follow is the usual one for written cases - you can find more on that at the link below:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/case-interview-9449

Best,

Francesco

Clara
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on Mar 07, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

First of all, you are not supposed to create a presentation ONLY with that data, since you are missing most of the picture. 

Hence: 

  • In a standard case, you will use the clarifying and follow-up questions to clarify 
  • In a written case, you would leverage external resources to estimate/extrapolate. 

Hope it helps!

Cheers, 

Clara

Ian
Coach
on Mar 06, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

You essentially need to create a framework, and then fill in information based on your knowledge + research.

Gaurav
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on Mar 08, 2021
#1 MBB Coach(Placed 750+ in MBBs & 1250+ in Tier2)| The Only 360° coach(Ex-McKinsey+Certified Coach+Active recruiter)

Hi there,

I would recommend preparing a few slides presentation using information based on your knowledge and research that you’ve done.

Hope it was helpful
GB

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