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Apr 2023
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05. Case interview math: 4 myths that ho...

JULIO AND BRUNO FROM CRAFTING CASES
About this episode

In this episode, we debunk the four greatest case interview math myths. We talk about...

  • The real impact math mistakes have on your interview

  • How fast you really need to be

  • When you can and can't do math on paper

  • And the right and the wrong ways to round numbers and all the nuances in between.


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If you're looking to improve your case solving skills, make sure you check out our free course at www.craftingcases.com/course

Inside this free course, you will learn...

  • How to identify and answer each of the six (and only six) types of questions that you will have in your case interviews (these happen in ALL types of cases!)

  • How to structure ANY case with a customized structure and how to stay structured throughout the case (even if you've never seen a case like that before)

  • Tons of practice drills to optimize your learning (this helps you put theory into practice and focus on your weaknesses, even if you don't have the time to do mock interviews every day)

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TIMESTAMPS

02:59 - How math is really used on the consulting job

15:25 - The real impact of math mistakes on your interviewer's perception of you

22:42 - How fast you really need to be in your calculations

28:53 - When it's OK to do math on paper - and when it's not

32:51 - The right and the wrong ways to round numbers and all the nuances in between

38:12 - The Rounding Hierarchy: the best way to round numbers in case interviews

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