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The key habits tested in a case interview, according to Victor Cheng's 'Case Interview Secrets', are the consistent application of knowledge and the ability to handle high pressure. The case interview is designed to assess a candidate's consistency in applying their knowledge to solve cases. It's not just about having knowledge, but also about having the habits to apply it consistently. This requires disciplined practice. Successful candidates are those who have both the knowledge and the habits to apply it consistently.
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Unlike exams that test knowledge, the case interview tests the habits in applying the insights under high pressure. Case interviews span many rounds because they test candidates' consistency in applying their knowledge to solve cases. Candidates who succeed have both knowledge and the habits to apply it consistently. Building these habits requires disciplined practice. Among candidates Cheng has coached, 90 % of those who received offers invested 50 to 100 hours in case interview preparation.
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