What to expect
At The Case Round, we cater to recent college graduates and working professionals eager to excel and pivot into the exciting career of data science and management consulting. Our expert-led training combines business strategy and data science to seamlessly blend theoretical knowledge with real-world application, providing a holistic problem solving approach to use during interviews.
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Our programs are meticulously crafted to elevate your chances of landing an offer in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, business intelligence, and management consulting. With us, you’ll gain access to the essential frameworks, strategies, and insights that are valued by top-tier firms. Our programs are designed not only to impart knowledge but to forge industry leaders who are ready to make a significant impact in the consulting world.
Comprehensive Case Study Preparation
Master the art of case study interviews with our comprehensive frameworks, tailored for the unique demands of data science, analytic, and management consulting roles. With our hybrid approach, you’ll learn how to pair data science methodologies with business strategies to design creative solutions during your case study interview.
Mock Interviews & Feedback
Our mock interview service provides a realistic simulation of the consulting interview environment, complete with challenging questions and case studies. You’ll receive personalized feedback from industry experts, helping you refine your approach, enhance your problem-solving skills, and boost your confidence for the actual interview.
Technical Screening Preparation
Navigate technical screenings with confidence, armed with insights and strategies from seasoned data scientists. We assist by teaching you to apply essential skills, ranging from machine learning to data visualization concepts and beyond. We also fine tune application and coding proficiency based on interview expectations.
Take-Home Assessment Guidance
As more companies adopt Take Home Assessments in their hiring process, we’re equipped to ensure you stand out. We assist you from structuring business problems for analysis to effectively communicating your results, ensuring you’re fully prepared for every step.
Comprehensive Case Study
Explore our Case Study offering to deepen your understanding.
At The Case Round, we understand that the landscape of strategy consulting is evolving, with artificial intelligence and data science playing a pivotal role in business problem-solving. Our training focuses on a hybrid case framework, which blends strategy and data science. We not only teach traditional strategy frameworks but also delve into how models and analytical solutions can be employed to uncover and solve the core issues in business challenges. This comprehensive approach ensures that our trainees are well-equipped for the modern consulting environment. We’ll review the most commonly tested frameworks and explore modeling techniques that can be used at each stage of your analysis and recommendation.
Let's try an example
Interview Question: A leading tech giant is facing a decline in profits across several of its brands, despite a growing market where competitors are seeing increased profits. This issue poses a significant challenge, as it indicates potential internal inefficiencies or market strategy misalignments in a highly competitive sector. What recommendations do you have?
The Case Round (the voice in your head):
- Do you have enough information to make a recommendation?
- Is this an interviewer lead, interviewee lead, or hybrid case question?
- What keywords imply the framework to apply?
- What are my follow-up questions?
- Can you get access to supporting data?
- Do I seem personable or robotic?
- Stay cool, you got this.
From this question, the interviewee will learn to apply one of our many frameworks:
Identify the Business Problem: Declining Profits in a Growing Sales Environment
- The tech company, despite increasing sales, faces declining profits.
- Possible issues include rising operational costs, inefficient supply chain, or non-optimal product mix.
Identify and employ Solution Frameworks and Data Science Models:
- Profitability Analysis: Employ regression analysis to correlate various factors with profit margins, identifying key drivers of profitability.
- Supply Chain Optimization: Use predictive analytics to forecast demand and optimize inventory, reducing holding costs.
- Product Mix Optimization: Implement cluster analysis for product performance segmentation, identifying high-margin products for focused marketing and sales efforts.
- Customer Segmentation: Apply k-means clustering to segment customers based on buying behavior, targeting marketing efforts towards the most profitable segments.
- Cost Reduction Strategies: Utilize time-series analysis to track and predict operational costs over time, identifying potential cost-saving opportunities.
Recommendation: “After performing my analysis, my recommendation would be… [we’ll teach you the rest]”.
This example illustrates a basic profit framework, considering additional factors for a more comprehensive analysis. Top-tier consulting firms often require more complex, hybrid models that integrate multiple frameworks for problem-solving. At The Case Round, we focus on teaching not only essential frameworks but also how to incorporate data science and analytics to demonstrate a robust technical skillset in these more challenging scenarios.
Book a one-hour Comprehensive Case Study session with us, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the depth and insight gained.
The Case Round’s Mock Interviews are tailored to encompass all stages of the consulting interview process, from case rounds to behavioral and fit assessments. This immersive simulation helps candidates acclimate to the real interview experience, preparing them for various scenarios. The interviews are followed by detailed feedback, aimed at refining candidates’ responses, demeanor, and confidence, thereby enhancing their chances of success on the actual day of the interview.
What to expect
On the day of your mock interview with The Case Round, you’ll enter a Zoom meeting to be greeted by a seasoned interviewer acting as a hiring partner. This session is an authentic simulation of real interviews, including the interviewer’s behavior, which may vary to gauge your response to different levels of engagement. Approach this as a formal interview; refrain from asking for restarts or hints. Post-interview, you’ll leave the call and promptly receive detailed feedback on various interviewing aspects. It’s advisable to review this feedback carefully, particularly focusing on areas needing improvement, and then schedule a follow-up session within a week. In your subsequent interview, a different interviewer will help you assess your progress based on the feedback from your first session.
The feedback provided after a mock interview with The Case Round includes:
1. Communication Skills: Evaluation of clarity, conciseness, and effectiveness in conveying ideas.
2. Problem-Solving Approach: Assessment of analytical and logical reasoning used in tackling interview questions.
3. Technical Proficiency: Insights on the candidate’s grasp of technical concepts relevant to the role.
4. Behavioral Responses: Feedback on the handling of situational and behavioral questions.
5. Body Language and Presentation: Observations on non-verbal cues and overall presentation during the interview.
6. Time Management: Analysis of how efficiently the candidate managed the allotted time for responses.
7. Improvement Areas: Identification of specific areas needing enhancement for better performance.
Our interviews are conducted by current and former consultants, as well as hiring managers and partners, who are deeply familiar with the hiring process. They offer invaluable expertise on navigating the hiring practices of specific firms effectively. For personalized insights into the industry and interviewing strategies, we recommend booking an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session to engage directly with these experienced professionals.
Technical Screening Preparation
Learn strategies to ace your technical round.
The Technical Screening Preparation at The Case Round is meticulously designed to enhance candidates’ proficiency in key technical areas for consulting interviews. This training sharpens skills in data analysis, programming, and the principles of data science, equipping candidates to effectively tackle complex questions and showcase their deep understanding. A critical stage in interviews, this preparation emphasizes demonstrating mathematical, statistical, and programming skills, as employers use this round to match candidates’ technical abilities with the job and team dynamics. It’s a test of speed, analytical thinking, involving carefully crafted questions to assess on-the-spot problem-solving skills
Let's try a few examples
Interview Question: Given a dataset with numerous variables, how would you determine which variables are most significantly correlated with the target variable? Please describe the statistical methods you would use, including any tests for significance or correlation measures, and explain your approach for handling any multicollinearity you might encounter.
Interview Question: You are given a dataset of customer purchase history for a retail company. How would you analyze this data to predict future purchasing behavior and identify key customer segments? Please describe the data science methods and tools you would use, and explain your rationale for choosing them.
Interview Question: Explain the concept of a p-value in simple terms to a client who doesn’t understand statistics. Then, discuss how the outcome of three years of clinical trials could depend significantly on this value.
Interview Question: If a group of five monkeys is given 48 bananas, with each monkey having a unique eating rate and pattern, how long would it take for them to consume all the bananas? Two monkeys eat at a rate of one banana every 2 minutes but rest for 30 seconds after each. One monkey eats continuously at a rate of one banana every 1.5 minutes. The last two monkeys eat their first banana in 1 minute, but their eating rate slows down by 50% for each subsequent banana. Calculate the total time needed for all the bananas to be consumed.
The Case Round (the voice in your head):
- What is the question testing at its core?
- Is thinking out loud helping me in the eyes of the interviewer?
- Is it realistic to be able to answer this question within 60 seconds?
- Is the answer more important or the framework?
Hone your skills for Take-Home Assessments often used in consulting recruitment. Our preparation includes strategies for effective analysis, solution development, and presentation, ensuring you showcase your technical and analytical expertise. This training is crucial for demonstrating your ability to apply data science methodologies to real-world business problems, an increasingly important aspect in modern consulting interviews.
Discover how to approach complex datasets, predict trends, and segment customers effectively. You’ll learn to communicate complex data insights simply and effectively, crucial for explaining your findings in a consultancy context. Schedule a session with us to master these essential skills.
What to expect
Interviewees opting for the Take-Home Assessment Preparation can expect a detailed assignment tailored to their career focus, be it AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Data Visualization, or Data Engineering. On selection, you’ll receive a zipped folder with the assessment, mirroring a real consulting interview scenario. Each task is designed to test your analytical skills, code or dashboard proficiency, and ability to deliver presentations, typically in PowerPoint format. These timed tests require submission by a set deadline for feedback, offering a realistic and comprehensive preparation experience.
The feedback provided after a Take-Home Assessment with The Case Round includes:
- Analytical Approach: Evaluation of how effectively the interviewee analyzed and interpreted the data.
- Technical Proficiency: Assessment of coding or dashboard creation skills for accuracy and efficiency.
- Presentation Skills: Insights on the effectiveness of their deliverables, particularly the clarity and professionalism of their PowerPoint presentation.
- Time Management: Comments on how well they adhered to the time constraints of the assignment.
- Overall Impressions and Recommendations: General feedback on their performance with suggestions for improvement.
Take-Home Assessments are evaluated by current or former consultants with expertise in the interviewee’s field. For the best results, it is advisable for interviewees to allocate a weekend to complete the assessment, ensuring sufficient time to thoroughly address the problem set