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Feb 2023
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554: Example of poor case dialogue (Case...

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For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we discuss an example of poor case dialogue.

Interviewers can only respond to what you say, and poor communication, like in this example, not only wastes time, but is a poor reflection on your candidacy. This is a crucial point to remember. No matter how brilliant you may be, if you cannot communicate that brilliance, and do so in a manner laymen would understand, your intellect counts for little in a case interview since it is all about demonstrated competency. You must demonstrate your competency. Period.

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