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Some employers, particularly those in the consulting industry, use a method of interviewing called "case interviewing." Case interviews are used to assess how well you can dissect a problem, utilize your relational skills, and apply your creativity. Your challenge is to strategize a solution to a problem. Your responses must display your listening skills, analytical skills, interpretive skills, ability to focus on actions and results, presentation and communication skills, and personal attributes.
As case interviewing is a unique style of interviewing that requires an understanding of the technique, many employers will let you know if they have a case-based interviewing process in advance of the interview.
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Practice, practice, practice. Go to Thayer or Dartmouth Career Services for access to the books on case interviewing. Approach the sample cases in these books as if you were in an actual interview for a job you really wanted.
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Bring a pen and small notebook if you wish to sketch a scenario or perform mathematical calculations.
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Ask clarifying questions before you begin and, if necessary, as you go along.
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Take time to think through your essential points and to organize your response. Do pause and mentally regroup as needed.
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In all cases, restate the problem, make certain assumptions, identify needed research and analysis, summarize and make a recommendation
Helpful web sites for case interview preparation include: