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@RandomOrbit19 hours agoUnited States
Can I write while the interviewer is still giving the case prompt?
- R1 Interview
I naturally take notes while someone is speaking, but I worry that I might miss part of a long case prompt if I am writing too much. Is it fine to take notes throughout the prompt, or should I listen first and write afterward?
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How do I recover if I start my case structure in the wrong direction?
- R1 Interview
Sometimes I realize after the first minute that one of my main buckets does not really address the client objective. In a first-round case, should I stop and fix the structure explicitly or keep going and adjust quietly as the case develops?
21 hours agoUnited States
Can I ask for 30 seconds to think after the interviewer gives me a long exhibit?
- R1 Interview
When I get a dense chart, I sometimes need a little time to read the axes and work out the main message. In a first-round interview, is it okay to explicitly ask for 20 or 30 seconds to think before I start talking?
Oct 23, 2026United States
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Mayank G.Coach
Mayank G.CoachYes. Taking 20 or 30 seconds to read a dense exhibit is completely reasonable if you use the time productively.
What should I do if the first-round case starts without a clear objective?
- R1 Interview
In some practice cases the objective is obvious, but I have also seen prompts that are very broad. If my R1 case starts without a clear success metric or decision, should I stop and clarify immediately or start structuring from what I have?
Oct 23, 2026United States
Top answerMayank G.Coach
Mayank G.CoachClarify the objective before you build the structure. A case can start broad, but you still need to know what decision or outcome the client cares about.