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The use of complex graphs in case interviews has exploded. You have a very short time to look at the graph, analyze it, extract what s important and apply it to your answer. This book was designed to help you understand the role of graphs in consulting (both during an interview and on the job). The authors introduce the Ivy Graph Framework, which will allow you to analyze 11 of the most popular graphs quickly, completely, and with great confidence. In addition the book provides ten sophisticated cases with numerous graphs per case and allows you to see how these cases unfold. There is nothing else out there like it!

Cheng, a former McKinsey management consultant, reveals his proven, insider'smethod for acing the case interview.

Why are business case competitions important? They teach future leaders how to translate classroom knowledge into positive results. Analyzing a situation, diagnosing a problem, formulating and presenting a recommendation, and gaining approval from executive leadership is one of the best processes you can learn in business school to ensure success. You are not only codifying textbook learning, you are also learning to incorporate it with teamwork, interpersonal communication, and influence. Experts Jason Rife, Kara Kravetz Cupoli, and Marc Cosentino share insight and tips in this must-have guide.

To land a management consulting job at any of the top firms, including McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, Oliver Wyman, and Accenture, you must get through several rounds of case interviews. Whether your interview is in a few weeks or even tomorrow, this book is written to get you the maximum amount of knowledge in the least amount of time. Think of this book as taking the express lane towards beginning to master consulting case interviews. I cut out all of the filler material that some other consulting books have, and tell you everything that you need to know in a clear and direct way. With this shortcut guide, you will: Understand and become proficient at the nine different parts of a case interview, and know exactly what to say and do in each step Learn the only framework strategy that you need to memorize to craft unique and tailored frameworks for every possible case scenario Gain knowledge of basic business terms and principles so that you can develop an astute business intuition Acquire the skills to solve any market sizing or other quantitative problem Uncover how to differentiate yourself from the thousands of other candidates who are fighting to get the same job you are Practice your case interview skills with included practice cases and sample answers

Case interviews come in all formats. The key, as an interviewee, is being prepared. Know what the interviewer is looking for, know the industry/sector, the jargon, the constraints and stakeholders, and how people in the industry operate. Government and nonprofit cases span a wide variety of problems, issues, stakeholders, and politics, which makes them trickier than private sector case interviews.

Crack the Case System is a complete training program, covering every aspect of the infamous "case interview" favored by top management consulting firms and a growing number of Fortune 500 companies. David Ohrvall's step-by-step approach combines practical instruction on structuring, analytics and communication, as well as insider tips and insights gained from training thousands of candidates. CTCS includes over 150 bonus videos on mbacase.com, 42 practice cases, homework and drills. About the author: David Ohrvall is the global expert on the topic of case interviews. A dynamic and sought-after speaker, he trains several thousand MBAs and undergraduates each year at premiere business schools around the world, including Wharton, Stanford, Harvard Business School, Chicago Booth, Duke's Fuqua School of Business, INSEAD, Oxford and Cambridge. David also has an extensive private coaching practice that has helped launch hundreds of candidates into consulting, venture capital, and a variety of industries. David is a former management consultant (Bain & Company), and a graduate of the Wharton School (MBA & undergrad). Learn more about David at www.mbacase.com.

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