Almost every case interview across all consulting industries includes one specific section devoted to evaluating the interviewee’s ability to handle a mathematical problem. Even though it does not include any advanced mathematical equations and it simply relies on basic algebra, this section also tends to be the most dreaded part by applicants without a math […]
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Let’s face it. A major portion of the consulting case interview tests your quantitative skills. Why? Consultants work with a lot of data and can spend a significant amount of time crunching numbers. So your interviewers want to know that you’re comfortable with math and have strong analytic reasoning skills. Here is a play-by-play of how you […]
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(Source: Flickr) In this post we outline some mathematical concepts that may prove useful for solving consulting case questions. 1. Break Even Analysis: Relevant when trying to decide whether to launch a new product or invest in a project with high fixed costs. 2. Customer Lifetime Value: Customer lifetime value is a prediction of the entire future […]