How to Get Into the Top Consulting Firms: A Surefire Case Interview Method

- "How should ABC Corp decide which jobs to move offshore?"
- "How would you determine the best location to build a toll bridge?" ...

Other books about case interviews offer a collection of isolated pre-built frameworks for a few popular case types, but what happens when you're asked a case question (or reach a point in a case) where you find yourself outside of their reach?

In How to Get Into the Top Consulting Firms, management consultant Tim Darling discusses a process for solving nebulous problems by disaggregating them into their key drivers. In doing this, he simplifies the intricacies of the case interview process by approaching cases from the perspective of the consulting firms. Emphasis is placed not on memorizing complex frameworks, but instead on developing a consistent perspective on problem-solving that will make the candidate effective in both the interviews and on the first day of the job.

And for those who just need answers now, he also provides one macro-framework that covers many of the cases a candidate will encounter - with virtually no memorization needed. 10 full practice cases with sample solutions are included, along with resume tips, networking advice, and general and behavioral interview preparation techniques.

T. Darling is an associate at a top consulting firm.