Case Interviews
How many practice cases do I actually need before MBB interviews?
I am an MBA student without prior business experience. I hear everything from 50 to 100 cases, but there always seems to be another case with something new in it. How do I decide when I have practised enough?
Ian’s Answer
Step # 1: Stop. Realize it's not a numbers game. Realize it's quality over quantity and that studying smart is better than studying hard.
Step #2: Hire a coach! Even if just for 1 session. They will tell you your weaknesses (if any) and what you need to work on to get your game to 100%
Some advice:
Identify your weaknesses through a) Self-reflection and b) A case coach session
Work through those weaknesses
Some common ways to identify weaknesses:
Create a industry-case type matrix to track your cases and see where you may have gaps
Ask people to evaluate you on the key evaluation criteria (communication, structured thinking, hypothesis-driven, etc)