Case Prep To Do's

1. Form casing squads with 4-6 peers
2. Join PM Accountability Group (Fall '21)
3. Practice cases independently (2-3 cases/week recommended)
4. Attend casing workshops (Supercase Days, HTC workshops, etc.)

Sample Timeline

See below for a sample timeline and key milestones that will be appropriate for most tech PM opportunities. Please note that the timeline below is subject to company recruiting cycles, which may change from year to year.

Recommendations For Effective Case Prep

• Practice with peers!
  • Prepping with others (both as the interviewer and interviewee) is the most practical case interview preparation
• It's all about REPS
  • Case interviewing is a skill that improves with time and practice
  • We recommend 2-3 cases/week at a minimum, but feel free to scale up or down based on your schedule and intuition
  • Be sure to practice different case types, as you never know what you're going to get the day-of
• Use winter break wisely!
  • Winter break should be a time to recharge, but keep in mind that big tech interviews start right after we return from break!
  • Depending on which companies you've applied to, it might be a good idea to continue meeting with your case prep group or continuing to case independently during the break.
• Don't be nervous!
  • Create safe spaces for each other to say and do crazy things during your case interviews; creative thinking is rewarded in PM interviews!
  • Show up to mock cases and your casing groups ready to contribute and test new ideas; and recognize that no one expects you to be great at it from the get go
• Be ready for a marathon, not a sprint!
  • You will face highs and lows during your recruiting journey - it is inevitable! It is important to stay grounded, humble and optimistic. Help your peers whenever you can, but don't forget to check in on yourself and give yourself space as needed!