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Case interview secrets - Coggle Diagram
Case interview secrets
Fundamentals
Why it exists
Simulate on-the job experience
Proving yourself to be a consultant
What consultants are looking for
Act like a pro
Independent problem solver
Doing as little as possible
Being accurate enough
Always have factual justification
Choose words carefully
Being right diplomatically
Don't be an asshole
Possess CEO-level communication skills
The Core Problem solving tools
Drill-down analysis
Synthesis
Issue-tree/Framework
Hypothesis
How to lead a case
How to analyze the case
Drill Down Each Branch by Asking for Data
Use a Process of Elimination
Phrase Each Qualitative Branch as a Sub-hypothesis
Revise Your Hypothesis (as Needed)
Stop One Branch and Move to Another
Finish the Last Branch
How to close the case
State three supporting data points
Restate the
conclusion
Start with a conclusion first
Add future steps
How to open case
State your hypothesis
Decide, draw and comminicate case structure
Stall again
Clarify
Stall
Frameworks
Business Situation Framework
Company
Competition
Customer
Product
Mergers and Acquisitions
Combined Value
Synergy
Independent Value
Profitability Framework
Revenue
Cost
Fixed
Variable