Case Interview 101: Solve Every Consulting Case Fast

Have you ever read a consulting case interview question and said “WHOA! How am I supposed to solve that?”

Some cases can sound really technical or involve an industry you know nothing about.

You can solve those cases, but if you’re just starting out, we recommend you start with a business problem you could imagine helping your friend solve - like the one I share in this video.

We’ll:
Walk step-by-step through this Case Interview 101 problem
Provide 4 tips on how to take your problem-solving structure from good to great!

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[pakheiho]

Thank you Davis❤. Even though I am not a consultant at this moment, it is still so cool if I can solve a problem like this.

[manikandananbu]

You look like Elon Musk Brother 😂, Hope I'm not alone here 😮

[Sara_Park]

Your emphasis on reviewing past case interviews is a game-changer, Davis. Can you provide more insight into what aspects I should focus on when watching my recorded practice sessions?

[JaneCheng]

Your suggestion to avoid case burnout was very thoughtful, Davis. How would you recommend balancing case interview practice with other aspects of interview preparation like behavioral questions and company research?

[Trisha_Wong]

Davis, your video was incredibly insightful. Are there any industry-specific nuances I should be aware of when preparing for case interviews in specific sectors (e.g., consulting, finance, tech)?

[LijuanYang]

Davis, I found your recommendation to practice with quality partners incredibly valuable. Can you advise on how to ensure the feedback I get from my partners is beneficial for my improvement?

[chaselopez]

Hey! I was a little confused with the market sizing portion of this. You broke it down by how much she could earn; when I hear market size it sounds like, how many people she could expect to sell her services to. Could you help me understand the difference?

[chachaboy]

I’m 25 with no college experience and poor ACT score, but I have a high IQ and I’d really like to be a consultant. Is it still worth pursuing? Would MBB+ or Big 4 even look at a 29 year old fresh grad?

[hamadatat]

Can i get a link to the prep video i should watch before that?

[mayha]

In term of assumption, have you stated assumption by yourself ?

[jaimelain]

There is no consideration about her costs. Is there a reason for this or is it just the way the case is structured. She will have to pay for food, rent and maybe debt relating to some of her assets like car payments or the purchase of her professional violin. Without her costs you can't know how much she will be able to save. Am I right in thinking this way?