At Oliver Wyman, we want you to shine in your interview. Our process is designed like our work environment — it’s challenging, exciting, and fun.
With a mix of conversational and case interviews, our approach not only helps us to get to know you better, understanding your strengths and interests, but it also enables you to learn more about our people and our business.
Conversational interviews
These interviews are your chance to tell us about your background, interests, and career objectives. Ultimately, our goal is to understand your interest in business, your goals for the future, and your accomplishments and experiences. This is also your opportunity to ask questions about Oliver Wyman.
Case interviews
The case interview is an interactive exercise in analytical thinking that allows us to assess how you approach and evaluate a problem. These cases, often based on real-world challenges, will give you a glimpse into the kinds of problems we solve for our clients.
1. Role of the case interview
Case interviews help us understand how you approach unstructured challenges.
2. Case Interview Tips
Think of your case interviewer as your client. They want you to solve the problem, and can help you to do so. Work together.
Pinpoint the issue
Think about the scenario. Ask clarifying questions. Summarize your understanding of the situation in your own words.
Break it down
Are there smaller problems inside the big one? Put your initial thoughts on paper. Diagram your ideas. Structure your thinking process. Ask for the additional information you need.
Pick an approach
Show your client why it’s better than the alternatives. State your assumptions. Agree on the key concepts to explore more fully.
Analyze the issues
Analyze and incorporate data into your thought structure. If you need more data, ask for it. If you’re stumped, take a creative leap.
Use numbers
Show your quantitative skills. Be careful with simple calculations.
Make a recommendation
Summarize your key findings: What has your analysis told you? Tie it all together: How does your recommendation answer the key issues? What should your client do?
3. Case Interview Practice Samples
Explore a variety of case interview samples that mimic real-world scenarios. These examples will help you familiarize yourself with different types of cases, enhance your problem-solving skills, and build your confidence for the actual interview.
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