Strategic Problem Solving During the Interview
Ideal for students considering careers in business, entrepreneurship, or the social sector, in this interactive, fast-paced workshop, participants will learn, practice, and build confidence using structured approaches for analyzing organizations — critical skills for interviewing and success on the job.
Students will be challenged to diagnose issues and develop strategic recommendations as we work through multiple case examples, building business acumen and a better understanding of:
- How organizations make important strategic decisions (and the specific role interns/recent grads commonly play in supporting those decisions)
- Various functions within organizations and the types of business questions individuals in those functions face day-to-day
- Business communication best practices (“Be answer first”, CSAI, leading effective meetings, creating compelling charts)
- What companies are looking for when hiring undergraduates with a non-business background
- How to continue building relevant skills and readiness for interviews (and work!) after today
Students will be split into two groups and assigned to one of the two identical workshops.
Locations: TBD
Speaker Bio
David is the CEO of Zintervu and the author of Crack the Case and Interview Logic. A dynamic and engaging speaker, David has trained tens of thousands of students at top business schools worldwide. David’s insider knowledge (as an ex-Bain & Company manager) and deep experience as an interview coach combine to bring you an outstanding learning experience that will enhance your problem-solving skills, logical communication, and personal presentation. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your case interviews to the next level!
Speaker Bio
Deborah Resnick, trainer and coach with Zintervu, draws from her past experiences as a top-rated McKinsey consultant, former Director of Professional Development for McKinsey’s Midwest offices, and current advisor to corporate clients on people/talent management related issues. The energy, unique insights, honest perspective, and highly actionable tips Deborah brings to her workshops reflect her extensive experience as an interviewer and intense passion for helping individuals through career transitions. Don’t miss this opportunity to rapidly build your skills and better understand what differentiates top candidates in this interactive workshop! Deborah earned her B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University and MBA from Harvard Business School.