Tips for Zoom Case Interview

Question

What are some tips for final round of case interviews conducted via Zoom at BCG ?

Answer 1

Hello there,

Congrats on the interview invitation!

Expectations in a case interview over zoom are pretty consistent with those for an in-person case interview i.e., structured problem-solving, math & data analysis skills, communication skills, creativity, and business sense. Same logic applies to the fit interview - just prepare as you would for an in-person interview.

The major difference I would say is that you need to be able to clearly explain your thought process at every step during the case since your interviewer cannot see the framework/issue tree/calculations/etc on your paper. Also, you need to be adept at projecting executive presence over a video call.

Feel free to reach out for any specific tips.

Fathu

Answer 2

Hi there,

Reach out - I have written a free guide on Online Interviews in Consulting.

Generally, the typical guidelines apply:

Structure and streamlined communication become more important than in a live-interview setting
Minimize distractions in your environment
Have a stable internet connection and a backup available (tech issues can completely derail your performance as they add on top of the interview stress)
Make sure you have enough pens and paper ready for your notes. Organize this beforehand
Pay attention to your body language and try to create rapport with the interviewer
Listen carefully to the information they share with you and play back all the details to avoid misunderstandings
For the rest, it's pretty similar to the normal case prep and in-person interviews

All the best,

Florian

Answer 3

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