Case Interviews
How can I tell if a case is interviewer-led or candidate-led?
How do I know whether I'm in an interviewer-led or candidate-led case? Does the firm tell you beforehand? I'm also unsure whether I should still present a framework and hypothesis in an interviewer-led case or simply wait for each question.
Ian’s Answer
First, it's very important that you understand that a framework is still needed in an interviewer-led case.
The general rule of thumb is that McKinsey is interviewer-led and almost all of these rest are candidate-led. When in dobut, ask the recruiter AND do a quick google search on that company itself.
Finally, be ready for anything. Whatever you think the case will be, don't! Go in without expectations, aim to drive the case, but if you're prompted to answer questions, brainstorm, etc. go with the flow!