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Companies across industries are increasingly incorporating cases or “mini-cases” into their interview processes as a way to assess a candidate’s problem-solving ability within an industry-or function-specific context. The format of these questions can vary, so we’ve compiled the information below from MBACM advisors as to what to expect across industries, including sample questions.  \nPlease note: Interviews for corporate strategy positions, regardless of industry, will often include full case questions, so consulting prep is helpful for those roles.  \nBig Tech:  \nTech companies are increasingly using situational questions (\"mini-cases\") to assess candidates. Unlike consulting cases, you typically do not have to interpret data charts or uncover information that the interviewer is holding back. Instead, this is an opportunity to display tech trends knowledge, problem solving and creative thinking.  \nAn example of a mini-case is, \"Tell me about a product you like. How would you make it better?\" The interviewer might ask you for 5-10 ideas for improving the product. If you would like to learn more, please see the MBACM Tech page where we have a Wharton podcast about tech interviews.  \nCPG:  \nCPG interviews typically include mini-cases or business scenarios to gauge your understanding of relevant functional/technical concepts, knowledge of industry trends, strategic thinking and approach to problem-solving. Sample questions:  \n• You’re the Associate Brand Manager on X brand, and sales are down 20% YOY. What do you do?  \n• You are launching the first ever low-calorie candy bar. How would you launch it?  \n• Your R&D team discovered a new compound that increases metabolism. You can choose to put this in any of 3 categories (listed) . Which would you choose and why? How would you market it?  \n• How would you suggest our company grow its market with women in the US?  \nInterviews for brand management/marketing positions will also include product or marketing questions (examples below) . In some instances, the interviewer may turn this into a case question, as in the first and second questions below.  \n• What is a brand or product that is marketed well / poorly?  \no Follow-up question: If you were the brand manager of that business, how would you accelerate growth / turn it around?  \n• Tell me about an unsuccessful product launch.  \no Follow-up question: What would you have done differently?  \n• What is your favorite/least favorite product?  \n• Tell me about a recent campaign that you liked? Why?  \nGeneral Management / MBA Leadership Programs:  \nGM interviews will vary depending on the industry, role (function), type of program (LDP, rotational, function-driven) and company. Most interviews will combine behavioral, fit and small cases. Some examples of case questions (by company) are:  \n• Financial Services question: If [company X] wanted to announce/promote that a national, popular retailer is now accepting [company X’s] credit card, how would you go about organizing that launch? what teams at [company X] would need to be involved?  \n• Mini market entry case: If I wanted to start a new insurance product in Turkey where a competitor offered a profitable product, what would I need to look at?  \n• For global strategy role: If comparative revenue is down for stores in a particular city, how would you investigate?  \nInvestment Banking:  \nBanking interviews do not include case questions. Students should prepare for technical and behavioral questions only.  \nInvestment Management/Hedge Funds:  \nIM/HF interviews will sometimes include mini-cases, for instance:  \n• If you had to put all of your money in one stock to fund your retirement, what would it be?  \n• How would you value Company X?  \n• Valuation case with 3 full statements. Figure out a story and a valuation.  \nFor second rounds, there often will be a full case where the interviewer give","cbCaibd2udRCqYmE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibd2udRCqYmE","pdf",169852,"English","# Case Interviews-Guidance by Industry\n## Overview of industry mini-cases\n## Big Tech\n## CPG\n## General Management / MBA Leadership Programs\n## Investment Banking\n## Investment Management / Hedge Funds\n## Private Equity\n## Real Estate\n## Retail","[{\"question\":\"Why are companies using mini-cases in interviews now?\",\"answer\":\"Companies across industries use cases or “mini-cases” to assess candidates’ problem-solving ability within an industry-or function-specific context.\"},{\"question\":\"How do Big Tech mini-cases differ from consulting cases?\",\"answer\":\"Big Tech situational questions typically focus on tech trends, problem solving, and creative thinking, without requiring interpretation of data charts or uncovering hidden information.\"},{\"question\":\"What types of case questions appear in investment management and hedge funds interviews?\",\"answer\":\"They may include mini-cases and valuation exercises, such as choosing a stock for retirement, valuing a company, or performing a valuation case with multiple full statements.\"}]","Case Interviews-Guidance by Industry - Industry-specific interview preparation | PDF",1790363936,13]