Hi there,
The expectations are indeed different (no matter what anyone says).
You are expected to truly know/understand your field and to be able to talk professionally/knowledgeably about any related topic that comes in.
While analysts/associates are often "hand-held" through a case, you won't be at all.
Furthermore, you can indeed expect less "structure". Interviews are more likely to be a rattling off of pointed questions ("How would you handle x", "How do you see x changing within the industry" etc .etc), than a formal case. Furthermore, if a case is given, it might be more "flow-y". So, they may give a quick prompt, rattle off some numbers/conclusions, and call it a day. There may not even be exhibits.
On the other hand, you may get a full "formal" case as well!
In essence, be prepared for anything and everything (sorry!), BUT be 100% certain that the bar is higher and your expertise needs to show through.
Hi there,
The expectations are indeed different (no matter what anyone says).
You are expected to truly know/understand your field and to be able to talk professionally/knowledgeably about any related topic that comes in.
While analysts/associates are often "hand-held" through a case, you won't be at all.
Furthermore, you can indeed expect less "structure". Interviews are more likely to be a rattling off of pointed questions ("How would you handle x", "How do you see x changing within the industry" etc .etc), than a formal case. Furthermore, if a case is given, it might be more "flow-y". So, they may give a quick prompt, rattle off some numbers/conclusions, and call it a day. There may not even be exhibits.
On the other hand, you may get a full "formal" case as well!
In essence, be prepared for anything and everything (sorry!), BUT be 100% certain that the bar is higher and your expertise needs to show through.