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How the case runs
“At Capital One, our case interviews are conversations focused on real business problems from a variety of industries.”
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Conversations about real business problems
Practise a full case: read the exhibit, compare, revise when a fact changes.
ExampleThe numbers
“There will be a quantitative element (e.g., break-even calculations, simple arithmetic, market sizing and algebra), but we allow calculators when appropriate.”
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Break-evens, arithmetic and algebra
Practise setting up the math: jobs, hours and the cheapest extra capacity.
Example“When working through a math problem, it’s helpful to first set up the problem and communicate your approach to your interviewer before proceeding with calculations.”
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Set up the problem before you calculate
Practise setting up the math: jobs, hours and the cheapest extra capacity.
Example“Conceptual and numerical questions: identify the data needed, solve appropriate equations, and tie the data back to the problem.”
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Tie the data back to the problem
Practise setting up the math: jobs, hours and the cheapest extra capacity.
ExampleStructuring the problem
“We don't use standard frameworks in our own projects, so we want to see that you can use your creativity and judgment to create a framework that is specific and customized to the problem at hand.”
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“Building on the answers and constraints from earlier questions”
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Presenting the answer
“Talk to them about your thinking, and be prepared to defend your answer with data.”
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“proactively make grounded recommendations and rationalize your thinking.”
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How to prepare
“DO: Master the details by actually working through the numbers and questions in the cases you review.”
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