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Being asked to plot a graph during the interview. It's been a long time since I've had to plot anything and I was unsure of the level of detail required, but the interviewer guided me along and helped me identify what he was looking for.
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Senior Business Analyst

Interviewed at Capital One

3.6
Nov 26, 2014

Being asked to plot a graph during the interview. It's been a long time since I've had to plot anything and I was unsure of the level of detail required, but the interviewer guided me along and helped me identify what he was looking for.

Round 1 Mini Case Prompt: You are the new CEO of StreamMax, an ad-based TV service. Your team is debating the future of "The Analyst," a crime drama that has been running for three seasons. They need your help deciding whether to cancel the show or renew the contract and keep it running for another two years. Interviewer notes: The network's primary goal is to make money through ads and subscriptions. Phase 1: The network is considering signing a two-year contract for a new show, Shark Bank, for the next 2 years. Shark Bank is a reality TV show where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of wealthy investors, known as "Sharks," who decide whether to invest in their ventures. Q1. Which venture would be more profitable? Annual Financial Report The Analyst Viewer per season - 5,000,000 Revenue per viewer - $15 Cost of distribution- $50,000,000 Startup cost - n/a Shark Bank If successful: Viewer per season - 7,000,000 Revenue per viewer - $15 Cost of distribution - $60,000,000 Startup cost - $20,000,000 Shark Bank If Failure: Viewer per season - 4,000,000 Revenue per viewer - $15 Cost of distribution - $60,000,000 Startup cost - $20,000,000 Q2. Besides viewer numbers and direct revenue, what other factors should be considered when deciding between "The Analyst" and "Shark Bank"? Phase 2: A competing offer came in. Another company wants to buy the rights of “The Analyst” for the next two years. What should the minimum selling price be? Beyond 2 years, Shark Bank makes 22 million dollars. However, the network loses 1.5 million viewers if they switch from The Analyst to Shark Bank. Shark Bank’s revenue per viewer will change to $32. Final recommendation?
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Sr. Business Analyst

Interviewed at Capital One

3.6
Oct 2, 2024

Round 1 Mini Case Prompt: You are the new CEO of StreamMax, an ad-based TV service. Your team is debating the future of "The Analyst," a crime drama that has been running for three seasons. They need your help deciding whether to cancel the show or renew the contract and keep it running for another two years. Interviewer notes: The network's primary goal is to make money through ads and subscriptions. Phase 1: The network is considering signing a two-year contract for a new show, Shark Bank, for the next 2 years. Shark Bank is a reality TV show where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of wealthy investors, known as "Sharks," who decide whether to invest in their ventures. Q1. Which venture would be more profitable? Annual Financial Report The Analyst Viewer per season - 5,000,000 Revenue per viewer - $15 Cost of distribution- $50,000,000 Startup cost - n/a Shark Bank If successful: Viewer per season - 7,000,000 Revenue per viewer - $15 Cost of distribution - $60,000,000 Startup cost - $20,000,000 Shark Bank If Failure: Viewer per season - 4,000,000 Revenue per viewer - $15 Cost of distribution - $60,000,000 Startup cost - $20,000,000 Q2. Besides viewer numbers and direct revenue, what other factors should be considered when deciding between "The Analyst" and "Shark Bank"? Phase 2: A competing offer came in. Another company wants to buy the rights of “The Analyst” for the next two years. What should the minimum selling price be? Beyond 2 years, Shark Bank makes 22 million dollars. However, the network loses 1.5 million viewers if they switch from The Analyst to Shark Bank. Shark Bank’s revenue per viewer will change to $32. Final recommendation?

Case interviews incorporate strategy from business problems you might see at Capital one, one was straight from the companies prep materials on youtube/examples forwarded from recruiter. Good to be able to get the math correct, but also expand further on recommendations I imagine. Product Interview: Name 10 ways you would improve a backpack
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Senior Business Analyst

Interviewed at Capital One

3.6
Jun 13, 2023

Case interviews incorporate strategy from business problems you might see at Capital one, one was straight from the companies prep materials on youtube/examples forwarded from recruiter. Good to be able to get the math correct, but also expand further on recommendations I imagine. Product Interview: Name 10 ways you would improve a backpack

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