Consulting firms use case interviews to how well a candidate will perform on the job. As you practice cases keep in mind what skills and attributes the recruiters are looking for and take it upon yourself to demonstrate them. The following are three questions most recruiters are probably trying to answer when interviewing a candidate:1. Can the candidate solve problems for our clients?Use the case interview to demonstrate your analytical skills, logical reasoning, business savvy and creativity. Show the interviewer that you can listen closely to the question being asked of you, break the problem down into components, formulate meaningful questions, proceed logically through an investigation and draw reasonable conclusions.2. Can I put this candidate in front of a client?Too often, candidates are only concerned with demonstrating problem-solving skills and forget that consulting is a service industry which values communication and presentation skills. Use the interview to demonstrate composure, maturity and confidence. Show that you are tactful and friendly and that you can present your thought using clear, concise language.3. Will this candidate like consulting?While it may sound hard to believe at this point, case interviews can and should be a FUN experience. If you looked pained during the interview, the interviewer will probably infer that you won’t enjoy serving the firm’s clients. Show the interviewer that you are interested in the case and empathetic to the client, and that you have a lot of enthusiasm and energy.One additional note: don’t forget that a case interview is first and foremost an interview. Everything you have ever learnt about interviewing still applies. Try to connect with the recruiter and establish a positive rapport. Be candid, pleasant and maintain eye contact. And don’t forget to show the recruiter that you are human. A friendly smile and upbeat attitude go a long way.Hope the above helps!Insider
