Case In Point 9

Marc Cosentino demystifies the consulting case interview. He takes you inside a typical interview by exploring the various types of case questions and he shares with you the acclaimed Ivy Case System which will give you the confidence to answer even the most sophisticated cases. The book includes over 40 strategy cases, a number of case starts exercises, several human capital cases, a section on marketing cases and 21 ways to cut costs.

"Cosentino demystifies the consulting case interview. He takes you inside a typical interview by exploring the various types of case questions and he shares with you a system that will help you answer today's most sophisticated case questions"--Page [4] of cover.

Cheng, a former McKinsey management consultant, reveals his proven, insider'smethod for acing the case interview.

The use of complex graphs in case interviews has exploded. Interviewees have a very short time to look at the graph, analyze it, extract what is important and apply it to their answer. This book was designed to help understand the role of graphs in consulting (both during an interview and on the job). The authors introduce the Ivy Graph Framework to assist the analysis of graphs during interviews. In addition the book provides ten sophisticated cases with numerous graphs per case.

To land a management consulting job at any of the top firms, including McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, L.E.K., Oliver Wyman and Accenture, you must get through several rounds of case interviews. Whether your interview is in a few weeks or even tomorrow, this book is written to get you the maximum amount of knowledge in the least amount of time. I cut out all of the filler material that some other consulting books have, and tell you everything that you need to know in a clear and direct way. With this shortcut guide, you will: Understand and become proficient at the nine different parts of a case interview, and know exactly what to say and do in each step Learn the only framework strategy that you need to memorize to craft unique and tailored frameworks for every possible case scenario Gain knowledge of basic business terms and principles so that you can develop an astute business intuition Acquire the skills to solve any market sizing or other quantitative problem Uncover how to differentiate yourself from the thousands of other candidates who are fighting to get the same job you are Practice your case interview skills with included practice cases and sample answers Also visit HackingTheCaseInterview.com for a one-week online crash course to pass your upcoming interview.

"The ultimate job interview book! A systematic, foolproof way togenerate offers. No job seeker should be without it." -National Job Market "The programmed system works because it is a simple, practical,proven way to interview properly. Use it to win the interview andwin the job!" -Mary Lyon, Associated Press "Allen's 'Q&A' interview approach eliminates the fear of theunknown, replaces it with the confidence of knowing what to expect,and trains the applicant to get job offers." -Kimberly A. Hellyar, Director, Training ConsultantsInternational What is a job interview anyway? Is it an objective examination ofyour experience, skills, and work ethic? Not quite. It's a screentest. You're the actor. In this bestselling guide, Jeff Allen, theworld's leading authority on the interview process, shows you howgetting hired depends almost completely on the "actor factor." Ifyou know your lines, perfect your delivery, and dress for the part,you'll get hired. If you don't, you won't. In The Complete Q&A Job Interview Book, Jeff develops your ownpersonalized interview script to prepare you in advance for anyquestion that comes your way. Covering questions on everything frompersonal background to management ability and technologicalknow-how, he gives you a fail-safe delivery format for respondingthe right way every time. This new edition has been updated toguide you through today's changing job market, and includes anentirely new chapter on dealing with the latest open-endedinterrogation questions. If getting a job is playing a part, thisis your starring role. Follow the director, and you'll be asuperstar!

In "The Ultimate Case Interview Workbook," you'll sharpen your case interview skills to dominate your upcoming interview and land your dream consulting job. Taylor Warfield, a former Bain management consultant and interviewer, provides essential practice problems and challenging cases to develop the skills needed to get multiple job offers. Use this workbook to access: 65+ problems tailored towards each type of question in case interviews Feel confident across a range of interview questions including framework questions, market sizing problems, profitability assessments, breakeven analysis, charts & graphs analysis, brainstorming questions, and other qualitative questions 15 full-length cases based on McKinsey, BCG, and Bain interviews Build business acumen across a variety of industries (e.g., technology, retail, healthcare, energy, finance, non-profit) and functions (e.g., strategy, operations) Efficient practice that can be done individually or with a partner Save yourself time by working through carefully crafted practice problems and cases that teach you a new concept, strategy, or takeaway each time Warfield's former students include undergraduates, MBAs, advanced degree holders, and experienced hires. They have landed job offers at top consulting firms, including McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, L.E.K., Oliver Wyman, and Accenture as well as at Fortune 500 strategy groups. "I felt really confident after my McKinsey interview - this book's cases prepared me perfectly! They were very similar to the ones I received in my first and final round interviews." -McKinsey Consultant, Wharton MBA Candidate "I had very little time before my next BCG interview. This book provided me with plenty of practice that I could do by myself. After working through these cases, I felt excited going into my interviews." -BCG Associate, Experienced Hire "These cases were much higher quality than those found in other case books. The explanations were detailed and thorough and I got to practice thinking like a true consultant." -Bain Consultant, Stanford Undergraduate Also visit HackingTheCaseInterview.com for a one-week online crash course to pass your upcoming interview.