The document provides an overview of case study interviews used in management consulting recruiting. It discusses that case studies are used to assess analytical, diagnostic and communication skills. It describes the different types of case studies - calculation, problem and probing cases - and frameworks that can be used to structure analysis. Key steps are to understand the issue, develop a hypothesis, select an analytical approach, identify issues and recommendations, and define expected results.

1. Strategy/Organizational Performance Human Capital Deloitte Consulting LLP CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY Consulting Workshop: Case Study Interviews September 16, 2005

2. Introductions & Objectives Aaron Gutnick

3. Separated at Birth? Broad Dean Robert Duncan Deloitte CEO Jim Quigley

4. Agenda 5:45 – 6:30 Aaron Closing Discussion 4:45 – 5:45 All Group Presentations 4:00 – 4:45 All Case Study Workshop Break More on Case Study Interviews Interviewing Tips Overview of Consulting Introductions & Objectives 3:45 – 4:00 3:15 – 3:45 2:45 – 3:15 2:15 - 2:45 2:00 - 2:15 Reed Franco Eric Aaron

5. Overview of Consulting Eric Trappen

19. Interviewing Tips Franco Girimonte

35. More on Case Study Interviews Reed Bingaman

37. Overall Case Study Methodology Understand the issue; ask clarifying questions as needed Cracking the case study requires a logical and methodic approach. Step 1 Identify and test the underlying assumptions Step 2 State your null hypothesis Step 3 Select an appropriate analytical framework Step 4 Use the selected framework to identify key business issues Step 5 Summarize key issues and findings Step 6 Outline your final recommendation and the expected final results or impact Step 7

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48. Closing Discussion Aaron Gutnick