Online Resources
A case interview is a job interview technique commonly used by management consulting firms to evaluate candidates' analytical skills in a high-pressure, real-time setting. To help you prepare for a case interview, below are several useful resources.
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CaseInterview.comFree blog content, but registration required. Caters to aspiring management consultants. Founded by Victor Cheng, author of "Case Interview Secrets," who is a frequently cited expert on the case interview.
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Interview Preparation Tips (Bain)Includes case interview guidance.
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Practice Case Interviews (Boston Consulting Company)Reviews consulting interview process and tips.
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Preparing for the Case Interview (Deloitte)Deloitte's case interview prep tool allows you to practice problem-solving skills, analytical ability, and strategic and logical thinking.
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Books
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Ace Your Case! Consulting Interviews
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Location: Pardee Library HD69.C6 A24 2003Publication Date: 2005Tips on surviving the case interview; an explanation of the different case types; seven practice case questions you can use to practice applying your new skills; detailed examples of how to answer each type of case question, including sample interview scripts. -
Case in Point: Complete Interview Preparation, 12th edition
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Location: Pardee Library HD69.C6 C675 2024Publication Date: 2024Marc Cosentino demystifies the consulting case interview. He takes you inside a typical interview by exploring the various types of case questions, and he shares with you a system that will help you answer today's most sophisticated case questions. -
Fa xian gong zuo li : Jue ding mian shi cheng bai de 22 ge shi zhan an li by
Location: Online (Internet Archive)Publication Date: 2004Ze ye shi mei yi ge xiang zhao dao li xiang gong zuo de ren yao mian lin de shi qing, Ben shu ji chu 22 ge an li gao su du zhe ru he neng tong guo kao guan de mian shi er huo de man yi de gong zuo. -
Case in Point: Graph Analysis for Consulting and Case Interviews
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Location: Pardee Library HF5549.5.I6 C69 2015Publication Date: 2015This book was designed to help you understand the role of graphs in consulting (both during an interview and on the job). The authors introduce the Ivy Graph Framework, which will allow you to analyze 11 of the most popular graphs quickly, completely, and with great confidence. -
Case Interview Secrets
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Location: Pardee Library HD69.C6 C43 2012 and Online (Internet Archive)Publication Date: 2012Discover step-by-step instructions on how to dominate what many consider to be the most complex, most difficult, and most intimidating corporate job interview in the world--the infamous case interview. -
The Fast Track: the Insider's Guide to Winning Jobs in Management Consulting, Investment Banking, and Securities Trading
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Location: Online & Pardee Library HD69.C6 N33 1997Publication Date: 1997Experienced recruiter and fast-track insider Mariam Naficy helps you make the right decisions every step of the way as she guides you through the rigorous, highly specialized recruiting process. -
The Wharton MBA Case Interview Study Guide
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Location: Pardee Library HF5549.5.I6 W47Publication Date: 1997This book explains what consulting firms are looking for in case interviews and the types of cases to expect. It also explains how to approach each of these types of cases and summarizes some of the frameworks that may be helpful in structuring your approach.
