Case Interviews for Consulting and Strategy Roles

Case Interviews for Consulting and Strategy Roles

Case interviews are the gateway to consulting firms, corporate strategy teams, and an increasing number of tech companies that hire for PM, strategy, and operations roles. Unlike coding interviews where there is a correct answer, case interviews test your ability to structure ambiguity, analyze data on the fly, and deliver actionable recommendations. For international candidates, case interviews are both an opportunity and a challenge — they reward analytical rigor but demand a specific communication style that varies by culture.

The Case Interview Framework: Four Steps

Every case interview, regardless of the specific prompt, follows the same meta-structure:

1. Structure: Break the ...