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SOART Technique
Case interview
Dress code
Job interview questions
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What is it?

A technique to answer open ended questions where you showcase your skills, interest and experiences

100

What does the S stand for?

Situation - task or situation that illustrates your strengths

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What is a case interview?

It is a scenario modeled after a real business or management problem

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What is the standard dress code for most interviews?

Business casual

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Examples of strengths

Being proactive, being a good listener, being a team player, being enthusiastic, paying attention to detail, having leadership experience


200

What to say in the first 15 seconds?

Relevant and appropriate personal information

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What does the O stand for?

Obstacle - challenges you encountered

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What skills are evaluated during a case interview?

Communication, analyitical, organization, performing under pressure, understanding business principles, creativity and resourcefulness


200

Describe a business casual outfit

- Typical, everyday office attire

- Khakis or dress pants

- Casual skirt or dress

- Polo or collared shirt

- Dress shoes, loafers or flats

200

Examples of weaknesses

Lack of confidence, uncomfortable in large group settings, dislike of public speaking

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What to say in the 30 seconds after the first 15 seconds?

Academic experience, relevant courses and research experience
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What does the A stand for?

Action - action taken to overcome obstacles

300

What is the purpose of this type of question?

To gauge general business knowledge

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Describe a smart / dressy casual outfit

- A combination of business casual and business attire

- Dark jeans (no holes) or khakis

- Dress pants or skirt

- Collared or dressy top

- Blazer or nice jacket


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What to do when sharing a weakness?

Be honest, include efforts to compensate or overcome said weakness

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What to say in the other 30 seconds?

Professional experience (leadership positions, extracurricular involvement, internships, etc).

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What does the R stand for?

Result - Explain concrete result of your action

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What are Brainteasers?

They are logic questions or puzzles used to measure creativity, quantitative skills and problem solving

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Describe business attire

- More sophisticated and signaling a need for a suit

- Suit or business style dress

-  Collared shirt and tie

- Dress shoes or comfortable heels

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What are your career goals 5 - 10 years from now on?

Highlight skills to develop, professional growth and how the position can contribute to both of them

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What to say in the last 15 seconds?

Why you are interested in the position

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What does the T stand for?

Takeaway / Tie-in - what you've learned from the situation

500

What are Market-sizing or Guesstimates?

They are estimation questions that require logical deduction and statistical information

500

How to dress for an interview?

Well-groomed, avoid heavy fragrances, do not wear open-toed shoes, neutral colors and wear accessories conservatively

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What to do after a job interview?

Send a thank-you note to anyones you interviewed with. In the note reinforce your interest in the position and highlight a positive takeaway from the interview

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