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Australia · case interviews

The numbers

“You can solve the case by working through a logical set of qualitative and quantitative steps.”

EY-Parthenon AustraliaStrategy graduate recruitment page

EY-Parthenon · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Qualitative and quantitative steps

Practise setting up the math: jobs, hours and the cheapest extra capacity.

Example

“You do not need to get a precise answer - use ballpark estimates as needed and work through the components of usage on a whiteboard or piece of paper.”

EY-Parthenon AustraliaStrategy graduate recruitment page

EY-Parthenon · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Ballpark estimates are fine

Practise setting up the math: jobs, hours and the cheapest extra capacity.

Example

Presenting the answer

“The best candidates talk us through their structure and what they’re thinking as they work, asking questions or offering observations along the way.”

EY-Parthenon AustraliaStrategy graduate recruitment page

EY-Parthenon · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Talk through your structure

Practise tying the numbers back to a launch decision.

Example

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