When I take a moment to analyze the exhibit, is it good practice to write down insights before verbalizing them? Or should I just be "mentally storing" them and then verbalizing?
also how much time is it acceptable to take between receiving an exhibit and sharing insights? 1 minute? 30 seconds?
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Hi there,
Answering your questions:
While you take time, it is totally fine to write down key information
30 seconds is fine. You may take more time but possibly the interviewer may interrupt you and ask if you are ready.
As general structure for graph analysis I would recommend the following:
1. Read the graph
2. Analyze the graph and find the main insights
3. Propose the next steps
Best,
Francesco
Generally I would not take more than 30 seconds to look at an exhibit. This is typically enough to get the main points.
During that time, you can write down whatever you want. Figure our a way that works for you, not for others. In my experience that is not needed. I'd rather recommend to only note down the key insihgts at the end of every branch of your framework. Taking notes is a supporting tool for you, not for the interviewer, so if it helps you focus, note down everything you want.
Here's a post I wrote on note taking that might be helpful: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/how-to-improve-notes-taking-during-case-interview-8965
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30-60 seconds is completely acceptable and even encouraged. It's always a good thing to structure and prioritise your thoughts before verbalising. That's very much how management consultants usually work and so it's a good habit to start getting used to.
Good luck!
Hi there,
If you feel that you can get strong insights immediatedly, go ahead. However, if you need the time take it! A quick but wrong answer does you no good!
I always recommend taking around 30 seconds to think through AND write down (in shorthand) the key insights.
Hi, it is totally fine and recommended to take 30-60 seconds to analyze the exhibit and structure a top-down pitch about the main evidence. If you have time 3 written bullet can help in it
Best,
Antonello
