First Things First
Pick up a copy of Marc Consentino’s Case in Point to get an introduction to case-style interviews. Once you have read the first 60 pages of Case in Point, take a look at the information below to learn about how case practices work. You’ll pick it up in no time.
What do you do at a case practice session?
Before the Meeting: Read and prepare 2 cases. Pretend that you are the interviewer and learn your case well enough to be able to improvise question answers when you act the part of the interviewer. If you have never done a case before, please come to the practice to watch for your first time.
If you are looking for more sources of case books, go to Case Books for secured access to case books.
Format of Practice Sessions:
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One-on-one practice: One person is the ‘interviewer’ who presents the case and the other is the ‘interviewee’ who takes the case
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Group of 3 people: one interviewer, one interviewee, and one silent observer who critiques at the end.
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We encourage everyone to practice with different people so that you can get exposed to diverse styles and accents. Expect each case to take between 30 minutes and 1 hour. Please give an honest criticism of the interview when you finish, only then can you improve. Consultants must give and receive criticism each and every day so being able to do so without feeling defensive, judged, or being hostile is an important skill. Giving cases is a rewarding experience because you get to see how others approach problems, so please learn from the experience.
Finally, please do not be shy about being a ‘mean’ or high-pressure interviewer as this will best prepare your partner for the high-stress environment of the actual interview.
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