Profitability Mock Case Interview | The Strategy Sprint #1 | Consulting & Strategy Club, IIM Lucknow

Welcome to The Strategy Sprint — Episode #1 of the Ultimate Case Preparation Series by the Consulting & Strategy Club, IIM Lucknow! In this kickoff episode, we decode Profitability, one of the most commonly tested case types in consulting interviews. If you’re preparing for any top-tier consulting firm, mastering profitability is non-negotiable — and we’ll show you exactly how to do it. 🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode 1.⁠ ⁠How to break down profitability using a structured, consulting-style approach 2.⁠ ⁠⁠Revenue vs. Cost deep-dive: where interviewers expect you to investigate 3.⁠ ⁠⁠Common profitability pitfalls candidates make (and how to avoid them) 4.⁠ ⁠⁠A step-by-step walkthrough of sample questions & interviewer expectations 5.⁠ ⁠⁠Tips from IIM Lucknow’s Consulting & Strategy Club on improving your casing game Whether you're a beginner or an experienced candidate, this episode will help you crack profitability cases with clarity and confidence. 🔗 Follow Us on Instagram 👉 @consultclub_iiml Stay updated on upcoming episodes, frameworks, workshops, competitions, and consulting resources.