1-2 minutes is normal. I would not try to rush the structure to try get it done quicker. While of course, all else being equal, being quicker is better, in the setting of a case interview rushing to try get it done in a certain time frame means that your structure likely won't be as good. It is always better to take an extra 30 seconds and make a very strong structure than to rush and make a weak structure. Even if your interviewer thinks you were taking a bit long, I can promise he/she will immediately forget if your structure is amazing.
In terms of what this means for you, two things:
- When you are practicing cases, you should try get quicker and manage to make structures in 1-1.5 minutes. The more you do cases, the more familiar you will be with this exercise and will start getting considerably quicker.
- When you are in an actual interview, don't try rush your structure or worry you are taking too long. Instead of worrying about how long you are taking, focus on making a great structure, even if this takes 2 minutes or more.
1-2 minutes is normal. I would not try to rush the structure to try get it done quicker. While of course, all else being equal, being quicker is better, in the setting of a case interview rushing to try get it done in a certain time frame means that your structure likely won't be as good. It is always better to take an extra 30 seconds and make a very strong structure than to rush and make a weak structure. Even if your interviewer thinks you were taking a bit long, I can promise he/she will immediately forget if your structure is amazing.
In terms of what this means for you, two things:
- When you are practicing cases, you should try get quicker and manage to make structures in 1-1.5 minutes. The more you do cases, the more familiar you will be with this exercise and will start getting considerably quicker.
- When you are in an actual interview, don't try rush your structure or worry you are taking too long. Instead of worrying about how long you are taking, focus on making a great structure, even if this takes 2 minutes or more.