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Written/presentation case studies

TACC

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Sep 9, 2019
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I am finding that written case studies are repeatedly proving the main block to getting through assessment centres successfully. I am looking to get as much practice in these as possible. I have kept two written case studies from assessment centres I have attended and was wandering if anyone else has done the same. If this is the case, I would be happy to exchange exercises so that we can both get in some more practice using fresh material. If anyone feels like swapping exercises then send me a message and we can discuss!
 
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Jacob Miller

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    Hi @TACC

    You may find my recent Monday Article on this issue helpful if you've not already had a run over it:

     

    FL0011

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    Sep 9, 2020
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    Thank you so much for the case study guide - it is extremely useful @Jacob Miller!

    I have an AC coming up and I am struggling to understand the best way to format an e-mail in a case study. How exactly would I include my ideas and how would I start it off? And as in the article, is it best to start the e-mail with a brief summary of all the issues I spotted and suggested solutions, followed by analysis after the executive summary?

    Thanks for your help!
     

    Jacob Miller

    Legendary Member
    Future Trainee
    Forum Team
  • Feb 15, 2020
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    Thank you so much for the case study guide - it is extremely useful @Jacob Miller!

    I have an AC coming up and I am struggling to understand the best way to format an e-mail in a case study. How exactly would I include my ideas and how would I start it off? And as in the article, is it best to start the e-mail with a brief summary of all the issues I spotted and suggested solutions, followed by analysis after the executive summary?

    Thanks for your help!
    Hi,

    Best of luck for your AC. I would personally use an executive summary in order of importance and then detail each issue and next steps/ solution below using clear sub-headings relating to each issue in the same order.
     

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