Case Study Interview Tips

Key Qualities Employers Look For

• Strategic Thinking
• Analytical Ability
• Common Sense
• Creativity

Benefits for Candidates

• Deeper insight into the type of work an organization does

Typical Structure

• Presented with an example business situation
• Asked a series of questions
• Interviewer assesses how you connect the dots and arrive at a plan of action

Tips for Success

1. Ask Clarifying Questions

   • Make questions specific
   • Seek clarification on anything you don't understand

2. Take Notes Throughout

   • Ensures you have all the information
   • Shows attention and guides thinking

3. Take the Time You Need

   • Better to stop and think
   • Not expected to have all answers immediately

4. Frame Your Initial Hypothesis

   • Present as a clear, logical story
   • Demonstrates your ability to present information

5. Walk the Interviewer Through Your Thinking

   • Show how you make sense of complex information

Additional Resources

• Example case studies available on careers website
• Use these to prepare and practice

Good luck!