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Case interview
Structured problem decomposition and business judgment.
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Overview
The case interview presents a business problem to solve aloud. It measures structured problem-solving, quantitative reasoning, and how you drive toward a recommendation with a hypothesis-led framework.
How it works
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Step by step, with examples
- 1
Structure
- Break the problem into MECE buckets.
- 2
Data/math
- Do the math out loud.
- 3
Hypothesis
- Drive toward an answer.
- 4
Synthesis
- Give a clear recommendation.
- Example: profit = R − C
What it tests
Structured problem decomposition and business judgment.
Format & timing
30–40 min · interviewer-led or candidate-led case.
Sample questions
- Our client's revenue dropped 20% — how would you diagnose it?
- Should this retailer enter a new market?
- How many electric cars will sell in this country next year?
Model-answer walkthrough
- Clarify the objective and success metric.
- Lay out a MECE structure (e.g., revenue = volume × price).
- Form a hypothesis and ask for the data to test it.
- Synthesize into a clear recommendation with a 'so what'.
What good looks like
- Clear, MECE structure
- Hypothesis-driven
- Comfort with quick math
- Decisive recommendation
Likely follow-ups
- What's the risk of your recommendation?
- What data would change your mind?
- How would you implement it?
Common mistakes
- No framework
- Boiling the ocean
- Analysis with no recommendation
- Math errors under pressure
Pre-round checklist
- Drill 5–10 cases
- Practice mental math
- Have 2–3 frameworks ready to adapt
Where this content comes from
For full transparency, this content is curated and verified from these sources:
AI-generated, role & company-aware questionsReported interview formats by companyCalibrated against real interview rubrics