The first few minutes of a case interview reveal more than most candidates realize. A weak opening signals that you don't have a structure. A scripted opening signals that you're not actually thinking. As a former BCG interviewer and Ross peer coach, I've watched both play out dozens of times, and I know exactly what interviewers are evaluating. This session is about building a case opening that's structured, specific, and sounds like you.
Why the opening matters more than candidates think and what interviewers are actually assessing
-The difference between having a structure and reciting a framework, and why interviewers can tell immediately
-What a confident, specific case opening and framework sound like vs. what most candidates do
A Repeatable Approach to Structuring Any Case in Real Time: You shouldn't be memorizing issue trees. You should be building them.
-What to do in the 30–45 seconds of thinking time before you speak (and why most candidates waste them)
-How to build a structure that's specific to the prompt in front of you rather than pulled from a template
-How to adjust when the case type isn't immediately obvious
Live Walkthrough: Watch the approach applied to a real case prompt from opening to structure.
