1 / 19

2013-2014 KPMG International Case Competition

2013-2014 KPMG International Case Competition. Campus Recruiting. Overview. Review KICC Logistics & Rules Objectives Approaching the Case Presenting the Case Dos and Don’ts. Thursday, November 7th Marcum Conference Center Includes 20-minute presentation to KPMG panel with 10 minute Q&A

holmes-franks
Download Presentation

2013-2014 KPMG International Case Competition

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. 2013-2014 KPMG International Case Competition Campus Recruiting

  2. Overview • Review KICC Logistics & Rules • Objectives • Approaching the Case • Presenting the Case • Dos and Don’ts

  3. Thursday, November 7th Marcum Conference Center Includes 20-minute presentation to KPMG panel with 10 minute Q&A Teams should report 5-10 minutes early to check in before your presentation. Campus Competition Format & Logistics

  4. Objectives

  5. Objectives • Enhance and further develop professional skills • Learn how to approach a case • Learn how to present a case • Build confidence!

  6. Approaching the Case

  7. Business Cases: Background • Real world examples with unique problems • Can range from ½ page to 20+ pages • Types • Single Discipline / Multi-Disciplinary • Technical / Conceptual • Focus on integration and application of knowledge

  8. The Case “Mindset” • Who are you? Who is your team? Who are the judges? • No one right approach • Adapt to what is given (remain confident) • Apply your knowledge

  9. Approaching the Case

  10. Presenting the Case

  11. Presenting with Confidence • Present as though your team has discussed every option possible and this is the best one • Speak slowly and clearly • Have a balanced team

  12. Crafting Professional Presentations • Keep font sizes, colors, and styles consistent • Use (but don’t overuse) graphs, charts, and tables • Don’t use too much text because the judges will just read the slides and not pay attention to what you have to say • Use roadmaps and transitions • Balance content and delivery

  13. Question and Answer • “Our team discussed this issue…” • Quote facts from the case and adapt your plan • Maintain team balance • Discuss a Q&A technique before entering the room • Point Person • Non-verbal cues

  14. Tips and Tricks

  15. Do: Use Timelines • Highlights implications • Where you are • Deadlines/urgency • Time constraints • Note: Sometimes judges are “from the future.” Adapt accordingly.

  16. Do: Make Assumptions • Your data will rely on assumptions • Have a defense of your assumptions (just in case) • Be aggressive in reading into the case

  17. Do: Be a Team Player • A team dominated by one or two members will not be successful • This means: • Speak up (if you are quiet) • Let others speak (if you are loud)

  18. Don’t: Read From the Slides or Memorize • You will have enough time to practice, so use it! • Practice makes perfect, but… • Trying to memorize a speech will not work

  19. Don’t: Be Afraid to Have a “Lead” Presenter • A polished presentation has an introduction and a conclusion • Consider having the same person “open” and “close” the presentation

More Related