Case Interviews
How should I prepare for an inhouse consulting interview?
I have an interview in three weeks with a small inhouse consulting division in energy and utilities. I have worked with external consulting clients before. Should I prepare for the case in the same way as MBB cases, and how much should I study the company and its strategy?
Ian’s Answer
1. How is the case prep different than the usual prep for MBB/Tier1s?
If they say you will have a case interview, 90% should be the same. As in, you still need to train the exact same skills.
2. How deeply should I prepare about the company strategy?
You absolutely need to do your research on the company. You need to know what they do because you need to convince them you know why you want to work for them!
Two identical candidates sit before you. Will you pick the one who did their research and knows the company (and is eager to join) or the one who didn't?