Hi there,

I’m assuming that because you have 2 interviews, you’ve already submitted your CV and cover letters, so this is about the case interviews only (noting that the fit interview will happen at the same time as the case interviews).

My perspective is that searching for advice/videos/content on how to do case studies is a fool’s errand. I would recommend that you do 2-4 cases initially (there are plenty practice partners available on this platform, as well as practice cases), get feedback (as well as doing a self-diagnosis) on what you’re weaknesses are, then hire a coach to target those areas.

I can’t overstate how important practice and diagnosis is. I really don’t think you can become an ace case-cracker by watching videos, reading blogs, talking to folks, etc. Sure, those things are helpful but fundamentally you need to do cases lots of times to get better at them, and you need to focus on your weaknesses. There are no short cuts unfortunately.

Let me know if I can help.

B.

Hi there,

That's a bit of a tough ask. Your best bet is a coach, though might be tough to book last minute especially with holidays.

My #1 advice is to ask for a delay in the interview, if you can (I'm assuming you basically are at minimum casing readiness)

Here's some quick reading to help (and some videos!)

Crash course (click the embedded cases + the videos in the cases): Candidate-Led Cases: What to Expect With Example Cases

Other helpful reading:

The Most Common Pitfalls in Case Interview Preparation
 

Dos and Don'ts in a Case Interview
 

How to Shift Your Mindset to Ace the Case
 

That's rather soon. 

If you haven't practised in a while and are not confident, I recommend you reschedule the interview for after the holidays. 

Then you should leverage resources on youtube, here on the platform, peer practice and expert support. Sorry, but there isn't really a shortcut to making you interview-ready in 2 days. 

Sharing two resources that you might find helpful for your prep:

• Expert Guide: Mastering Structuring & Brainstorming
• Expert Guide: The Must-Know Consulting Terms for Interviews

Best,
Cristian

Hi,

I agree with the others here - if you don't know how to prepare for case interviews at this point, it means you haven't prepared for case interviews. So the chances of you passing the upcoming 2 interviews are slim to speak the blunt truth.

If you want to preserve your chance, postpone the process and allow yourself enough time to get up to speed. This entire platform is designed to prepare candidates for such interviews. There is a lot of relevant content and advice on here - take a look at the different example cases and articles. Book a practice session with a coach to get additional tailored feedback. 

If you cannot postpone your interviews, then take them as a learning experience for the future.

Best of luck

Hi,

To progress quickly, I suggest you take this approach (in the following order):

1. Getting coaching when you are a complete beginner to learn the basics;

2. After you've learned the basics, practice cases with peers to polish your case solving process and acquire understanding of a wide range of industries and problem types;

3. Before the interview, ask a few acting consultants to give you cases in a mock-interview format to assess your readiness.

Good luck!
Nick

Hi,

Plenty of great resources here on Preplounge. The reality however is that it can be very overwhelming to sort and sift through what you need and how it could fit your timeline.

Suggest you speak to someone who can give you guidance - be it a friend in consulting or a coach. That is typically the most effective way in a very short amount of time. 

All the best!