Thinking like the interviewer: the guide
For candidates who have finished the basics: what interviewers commonly look for at each stage of a case, the 15 most common failure patterns with fixes, and a self-scoring rubric that matches Partner mode.
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- Know what earns and loses credit at each stage of a case
- Recognize the 15 common failure patterns and fix each one
- Score yourself on the five criteria with the 1, 3, and 5 anchors
- Turn each practice case into one targeted thing to practice next
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What does the Thinking like the interviewer guide cover?
For candidates who have finished the basics: what interviewers commonly look for at each stage of a case, the 15 most common failure patterns with fixes, and a self-scoring rubric that matches Partner mode.
How should you approach this type of case?
Know what earns and loses credit at each stage of a case. Recognize the 15 common failure patterns and fix each one. Score yourself on the five criteria with the 1, 3, and 5 anchors. Turn each practice case into one targeted thing to practice next.
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