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What do I do if don't know wether an interview is candidate or interviewer led?

approaching a case candidate-led Candidate-led interviews Candidate-led or Interviewer-led? interviewer led Interviewer-led
Most recent answer on Oct 10, 2023
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Ian
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Ian
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#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, Always be ready for candidate-led. Essentially go in expecting candidate-led. Try to drive the case forward. If they decide to prompt you and guide you, then let it happen. Think about it like riding a bike. C ... (read entire answer)
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RocketBlocks Structuring Drills Suboptimal for Candidates?

candidate-led Framework Structure
Most recent answer on Jul 26, 2021
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gave the best answer on Jul 26, 2021
#1 BCG coach | MBB | Tier 2 | Digital, Tech, Platinion | 100% personal success rate (8/8) | 95% candidate success rate
Hi there, I LOVE Rocketblocks for math/charts/exhibit. I do NOT like Rocketblocks for structuring. Their structures/frameworks are extremely "flat", narrow, and not particularly objective-driven. Please don't confus ... (read entire answer)
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Interviewer-led vs. Candidate-led Case - How do I find out which one?

BCG candidate-led Case Interview interviewer led MBB Mck McKinsey
Most recent answer on Jan 31, 2021
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gave the best answer on Jun 24, 2019
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Hi Anonymous, I agree with Vlad, in general you can keep a proactive approach assuming the case is interviewee-led and move the case forward. If the interviewer wants to keep an interviewer-led approach, he/she will a ... (read entire answer)
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