Hi there,

Congrats on the interview

#1: Read this on how to case prep effectively: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/pitfalls-case-interview-preparation

#2: Read this on how to have the right mindset for casing: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/how-to-shift-your-mindset-to-ace-the-case

#3: Read this on how to prepare for the fit section: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/tell-me-about-yourself-interview-question

Of course, for PwC Deals you should generally (emphasis: generally) expect:

1. More deals/M&A focused cases/topics
2. More questioning on subject-matter expertise (you have to show your knowledge here)
3. More brainstorming
4. More behavioral/fit questions related to your history/experience/background in the Deals space

Hello,

Congratulations on getting an interview! For someone who is just starting out, I usually recommend starting by doing some reading on case interviews to get a sense of how they work, what some standard frameworks are, etc. You could take a look at some of the guides here on PrepLounge, skim through classic books like Case Interview Secrets or Case In Point, or look at consulting firm websites, which usually have some guides or video examples of case interviews.

Once you've gotten a sense of what case interviews look like, I recommend diving straight into live case prep! You might not feel like you're ready, but that's ok - by far the best way to practice for case interviews is to regularly do mock cases yourself (i.e., don't just read cases by yourself - have someone, be it a coach, case partner, or friend run an actual case interview with you). Everyone faces a steep learning curve at first and then quickly gets better. If you are interested in working with a coach at all, having a few coaching sessions early would also speed up your learning and help you get a better sense of where to direct your focus.

Last but not least, don't neglect the behavioral/fit components of the interview! While case interviews feel more idiosyncratic and require a little more getting used to, it's still important to spend time preparing and practicing your answers for the behavioral portions (which most firms will incorporate as part of the interview process). I recommend looking up common behavioral interview questions in consulting, and spending some time writing up and practicing your answers.