Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Agenda
Introductions
What is a case?
What are companies looking for in the case interview?
How do you approach a case?
Practice
What is a case?
A case is a hypothetical business issue or dilemma that
requires you to:
Analyze the situation
Identify key business issues
Summarize findings and takeaways
Outline next steps
People Skills
Communication skills
Listening
Presentation / speaking
Quantitative capabilities
Business acumen
Confidence
Ability to . . .
Synthesize data
Think creatively
Defend hypothesis
Choosing a framework
Organizational
7-S (Strategy, Structure, Systems, Style, Staff, Skills, Shared Values)
Marketing
4 Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion)
3 Cs (Company, Competitors, Customers)
Growth / Share Matrix
Profitability
Profit = Revenue Cost
Revenue = Price x Quantity
Cost = Fixed Costs + Variable Costs
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Ask questions
You have to know the question before you can provide an answer
Information is generally provided only when it is requested
Be ready to explain the logic behind your question if challenged
The ability to ask intelligent questions is a key professional skill
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Write it down
Structure your notes in line with the selected framework
Use charts and diagrams to better communicate your ideas
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4) Select an appropriate
analytical framework
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Company, Competitors,
Customers
Ease of implementation
Extent to which it addresses
the problem
Level of benefit
Who to contact
How to implement
Whats the timeline
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Feedback
Problem definition and solution structuring
Analytical ability
Quantitative capabilities
Dealing with apparent dead-ends
Ability to . . .
Synthesize data
Think creatively
Defend hypothesis
Communication skills
Listening
Presentation / speaking
Business Acumen
Confidence
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Questions?
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Contact information
Jeremy Miller, Manager
jsmiller@deloitte.com
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