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Victor Cheng, in his book "Case Interview Secrets", suggests several strategies to handle a case interview effectively. Firstly, he advises to buy a minute to allow panic to subside and structure your thoughts better. This can be done by repeating the question back to the interviewer and asking clarifying questions to understand the client's objective better. Secondly, begin the case by stating an initial hypothesis and making it clear that this is subject to change. Lastly, draw the issue tree or framework, show it to the interviewer and explain how it will test the hypothesis. This approach sets a candidate apart, as it mirrors how consultants engage with clients.
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Buy a minute to allow panic to subside and structure your thoughts better. This can be done by repeating the question back to the interviewer and asking clarifying questions to understand the client's objective better. Begin the case by stating an initial hypothesis and making it clear that this is subject to change. The final step in opening the case is to draw the issue tree or framework, show it to the interviewer and explain how it will test the hypothesis. Drawing the issue tree and turning the paper over sets a candidate apart, because that is precisely how consultants engage with clients.
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