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According to 'Case Interview Secrets', interviewers look for candidates who act as consultants and are independent problem-solvers who don't require supervision. They value directionally accurate answers and the ability to do as little as possible to get the job done. They prefer slower candidates who can consistently follow a problem-solving process over those who reach the right conclusions faster but with an unrepeatable process. This is because it's easier to coach for speed than for consistency.
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The candidates who stand out are those who act as consultants. Interviewers look for independent problem-solvers who don't require supervision. In many cases, clients seek directionally accurate answers, which can be handled through approximate calculations. Being exact will cost additional time without adding value, so candidates are evaluated on their ability to do as little as possible to get the job done. Interviewers prefer slower candidates who can consistently follow a problem-solving process over those who reach the right conclusions faster but with an unrepeatable process. This is because it's easier to coach for speed than for consistency.
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