<p>Any recommendation on how a liberal arts major should prepare for case studies?</p>
<p>Should you have to prep? Isn’t the whole idea to gauge problem solving, analytical ability, and communication on the spot. A liberal arts major should have an edge almost naturally (because you may have done many difficult readings and have written papers critical, analytical/argumentative in nature). I get the feeling that the idea of them is to not be “canned” and predictable such that the parties interviewed prepare well scripted (but of course delivered in a way that makes them sound as if they are not) answers. As a liberal arts major that may have some knowledge of your company/what it does, you should be fine. Some business majors on the other hand…heads full of facts (okay, sometimes that’s not even true. However I imagine better business schools get students used to giving presentations and “selling” ideas to an audience. And the career centers may hold mock interviews). Anyway, I imagine you’ve at least seen tips like this: <a href=“Technology Jobs – Deloitte Tax & Legal | Careers”>Technology Jobs – Deloitte Tax & Legal | Careers;
<p>bernie, your response seems a little cynical. Prep can help. Experience with the process should improve performance. You could look into a company called Wall Street Prep. I’ve never used them but they seem to get favorable ratings. Even better, find someone with experience with these things and work with them.</p>
<p>My daughter did some networking and this is the book that was recommended to her:
Case In Point: Complete Case Interview Preparation Paperback
by Marc P. Cosentino (Author) , Joan Oleck (Editor)</p>