The best way to prepare for case studies is to practice doing them, especially if you are inexperienced at interactive problem-solving discussions. To help you prepare for your interview and understand what it's like to work on a project, here are two interactive case studies and a game.

 

Online Case Study: OldPharma

Our client is OldPharma, a major pharmaceutical company (pharmaco) with USD 10 billion a year in revenues. Its corporate headquarters and primary research and development (R&D) centers are in Germany, with regional sales offices worldwide. OldPharma has engaged McKinsey to evaluate the BioFuture acquisition and advise on its strategic fit with OldPharma’s biologicals strategy. Try this step-by-step practice case on McKinsey's global careers site to help you prepare for a case study.

Online Case Study: RefreshNow! Soda

Our client is RefreshNow! Soda. RefreshNow! is a top 3 beverage producer in the U.S. and has approached McKinsey for help in designing a product launch strategy.
Try this step-by-step practice case on McKinsey's global careers site to help you prepare for a case study.