Category: Case Interview Math

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Can You Use a Calculator In a Case Interview?

Math plays an important role in case interviews conducted by top consulting firms such as McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. These firms are looking for candidates who can quickly and accurately perform basic mathematical calculations under pressure. The math used in a case interview is usually simple arithmetic, including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Candidates…
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The Top 5 Mistakes In a Case Interview (and How to Avoid Them)

A case interview is a type of interview that is commonly used by management consulting to assess a candidate’s problem-solving and analytical skills. It involves presenting a candidate with a business problem or scenario and asking them to solve it in real time. The interview is designed to simulate the types of problems that consultants…
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