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Case-by-Case Rules at a GlanceHere’s a summary of the different types of cases you’ll find in this report, along with some rules that should help you ace your answer.Market-Sizing Questions?Use round numbers.?Show your work.?Use paper and calculator.Business Operations Questions?Isolate the main issue.?Apply a framework.?Think “action.”Business Strategy Questions?Think frameworks.?Ask questions.?Work from big to small.Resume Cases?Know your story?Keep the Parent Test in mind.?Let your excitement shine!. . . and Throughout, Remember?Don’t be afraid to ask questions.?Slow down.?Structure your thoughts. So, you’ve scoured the Ace Your Case! Insider Guide from WetFeet, you’ve attended four company presentations on cracking the consulting case, and you still think you need a little more practice before you’re ready to start slam- dunking those consulting interviews. Good thinking! If there’s one thing we hear again and again from consulting recruiters (and candidates), it’s that practice (and preparation) makes perfect. In this Insider Guide you’ll find a number of practice case questions designed to help you hone your case inter- viewing skills to a razor-sharp edge.One good sign: if you’ve already spent a lot of time polishing your case-cracking skills and you still want more practice, you’re showing symptoms of being a true consultant. We’ve been impressed by the number of consultants who confess that they actually liked the case question portion of the interview process. After all, if you’re well-prepared and you like testing your hand at tough business problems, the case question will prove an excellent opportunity to differentiate yourself from all the other consultant wannabes in line behind you. Besides, if you really do like the case questions, there’s a good chance that you’ll really love consulting work.Ace Your Case II: Fifteen More Consulting Cases is designed to be a companion volume to Ace Your Case! It offers more detailed explanations about dif