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@heron-vortex754 hours agoUnited States
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?
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