Crack the Case

2005 Edition

Crack the Case

How to Conquer Your Case Interviews

cover - 2005 Edition-new colors

This book is dedicated to my dad, who ignited my interest in business; my mom, who taught me how to read people and to trust my intuition; and Shiloah, my beautiful wife who with intelligence, wit, patience and perseverance has made this book and our business a successful reality.

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Crack the Case

How to Conquer Your Case Interviews

2005 Edition

Contents

Foreword Introduction: Something’s Broken

4 5

Part 1 What Really Matters

Chapter 1 A View from Behind the Interview Desk Chapter 2 Business Case Interviews – The Main Thing 9 19

Part 2 One Model/One Method

Chapter 3 The Maximum Value Model™ Chapter 4 The...