7.3 Mock Interview Questions

7.3.1 Case

Bain - Coffee Shop Co.

In this case one will evaluate the potential of opening a coffee shop, performing market sizing and financial analyses.

BCG - Chateau Boomerang

In this case one will create a 3-5 page slide deck in which they examine the U.S wine market for an Australian producer.

Deloitte - Technology Implementation Strategy

In this case one will recommend a strategy in implementing a new driving technology, focusing on how risk will be mitigated and how to maximize the impact of the technology

Deloitte - Federal Health Agency

In this case one is tasked with managing a $1 billion Ebola emergency fund, creating a draft of how the money should be properly divided and used.

Accenture - Case Interview Workbook

This workbook breaks down how one should approach a case study, giving multiple sample frameworks and practice cases.

7.3.2 Behavioral

Tell me about yourself / Run me through your resume

What is your greatest strength/weakness?

Tell me about your proudest accomplishment

Give me an example of a time you faced a conflict with a coworker. How did you handle that?

Tell me about a time you failed. How did you deal with the situation?

7.3.3 Technical

What coding language are you most comfortable with?

What is a SAN, and how is it used?

When is it appropriate to denormalize database design?

How would you design a touch interface for a device?

Can you give an example of when you acquired a technical skill, and converted it into a practical application?

How many years of SQL programming experience do you have? In your latest job, how many of your analytical projects involved using SQL?

NOTE: One should be prepared to demonstrate skills in programming and coding languages such as Python R, etc. and be able to answer questions regarding SQL, Tableau, and Excel. Be prepared for a live examination of skills.