Case Interview 101

Profitability Cases: Breaking Down the #1 Case Type

Ever wonder why you’re asked to figure out why a company’s profits are tanking in a case interview? In this video, you’ll learn why profitability cases are so important from the interviewer’s perspective, and how to crack them using a clear, structured approach. We’ll walk you through building a profitability tree, breaking down profit into revenue and costs, exploring industry-specific frameworks, and getting to the root of the problem fast.