How should I tackle case interviews with 2 weeks for prep?

Question

I received an MBB interview invite and have 2 weeks to prep. Haven't done much casing before and need to ramp up very quickly.

Can somebody help me create a study plan and give me a list of high quality resources for frameworks/structuring?

Answer 1

Hi there,

In a nutshell, you need to

learn a strong approach to cases and individual parts, including the right thinking techniques and communication.
high-quality individual practice materials and peer practice opportunities

If you have only 2 weeks, the focus needs to be on quality over quantity even more so than for a normal preparation timeline -> The most effective and efficient way would be coaching, the second most effective way would be hiqh quality courses and practice drills.

Please reach out for a dedicated study plan and some resources.

Cheers,

Florian

Answer 2

Hey! Congrats on the invite!

Did you think about moving the interview? I always recommend that you feel confident about your preparation during the interview. Maybe this would be an option?

Let me know if you need personal fit/case prep support! Happy to help!

Best,

Alessa

Answer 3

Hi there,

First of all, congratulations on the invitation!

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your situation:

First of all, given the short time, I would highly advise you to consider working with an experienced coach like me in order to professionalize and expedite your interview preparation.
Moreover, regarding the initial structure, I developed the “Case Structuring Program” to help exactly such candidates like you who struggle with properly structuring any case study.

You can find more on this topic here: How to succeed in the final interview round.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

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Answer 6

Hi there, No worries. The link should be sent out once the application deadline closes. All the best, Florian