
S15E4: The 4 case interview chart mistakes to avoid
09/06/24 • 6 min
Charts and graphs are common in case interviews. But if you don't know what you're doing, you can do more harm than good.
In this episode, Jenny Rae walks through the 4 key mistakes many candidates make when interpreting and analyzing case charts, plus, best practices to put into practice today.
Links
Register for the 28-day case prep challenge starting Monday, September 9
Get a DIY prep curriculum through the All Access Pass
Join Black Belt to work with an expert coach on case prep
Resume Challenge
- Join the Resume Challenge to build a resume firms can't ignore (May 5-9) - register for free
Connect With Management Consulted
- Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
- Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube!
- Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights!
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email us ([email protected]) with questions or feedback.
Charts and graphs are common in case interviews. But if you don't know what you're doing, you can do more harm than good.
In this episode, Jenny Rae walks through the 4 key mistakes many candidates make when interpreting and analyzing case charts, plus, best practices to put into practice today.
Links
Register for the 28-day case prep challenge starting Monday, September 9
Get a DIY prep curriculum through the All Access Pass
Join Black Belt to work with an expert coach on case prep
Resume Challenge
- Join the Resume Challenge to build a resume firms can't ignore (May 5-9) - register for free
Connect With Management Consulted
- Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
- Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube!
- Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights!
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email us ([email protected]) with questions or feedback.
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S15E3: 4 types of case interview formulas - and the formulas you NEED to know
Knowing case interview formulas won’t necessarily set you apart - but not knowing them will almost certainly lead to failure.
It’s critical to not only know the key case formulas, but also how and when to apply them to business problems.
In this episode, we’ll discuss:
- The 4 types of case formulas
- Key formulas to memorize
- Case formula tips and tricks
Management Consulted Links
Join Black Belt to build your business acumen and prep for case interviews with an expert coach
Download free case formulas cheat sheetPartner Links
More info on Palm Tree careers
Resume Challenge
- Join the Resume Challenge to build a resume firms can't ignore (May 5-9) - register for free
Connect With Management Consulted
- Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
- Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube!
- Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights!
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email us ([email protected]) with questions or feedback.
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S15E5: How to Build a Consulting Business From Scratch (Amanda Schwartz Ramirez)
Looking to start your own consulting / advisory business? This conversation with Amanda Schwartz Ramirez is for you.
Listen in as Amanda shares:
- How to know if starting your own firm is right for you - and practical steps to achieve that
- The role of personal branding in building a business
- The timeline for Amanda's first advisory contract
- Why you should ignore your website until you have a business
- & much more
Connect with Amanda through the links below.
Connect with Amanda
Join Amanda's course on Maven: "On-Ramp to Full-Time Advising and Consulting for Busy Execs"
Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn
Purchase the book Amanda mentioned: "Go Ahead in the Rain: Notes to A Tribe Called Quest"
Management Consulted Links
Corporate training with Management Consulted - learn more
Download a free Case Prep Plan
Listen to S14E6 for more insights on launching your own firm
Resume Challenge
- Join the Resume Challenge to build a resume firms can't ignore (May 5-9) - register for free
Black Belt Price Change
- The price for Black Belt goes up May 14 - purchase now to lock in the best rate
Connect With Management Consulted
- Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team.
- Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube!
- Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights!
- Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more.
- Email us ([email protected]) with questions or feedback.
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