Case Interviews
Can I pause before a math or exhibit question in a case?
I know it's normal to pause before building a framework or brainstorming. Is it also acceptable to take a moment to write things down before a math question or a new exhibit, or does that look too slow?
Ian’s Answer
When you need to.Ultimately, if not writing something down will cause you to do worse in the interview, then write it down!Importantly, you need to communicate calmly/confidently ("just give me a moment while I jot down x").In general, this would be when you get a good amount of info, are moving to another exhibit/phase of the case, or need to brainstorm/structure an approach.