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+ Purpose of the Case Question
Interviewers don’t ask case questions to embarrass and humiliate you. They don’t ask case questions to
see you sweat and squirm (although some might consider it a side perk). They do ask case questions...
to probe your intellectual curiosity
to test your analytical ability
to test your ability to think logically and organize your answer
to observe your thought process
to probe your tolerance for ambiguity and data overload
to assess your poise, self-confidence and communication skills under pressure
to discover your personality
to see if you’re genuinely intrigued by problem-solving
to determine if consulting is a good “fit” for you