FAQ

Q - How do I sign up to participate in the case challenge?
You will need to find another student to register with and complete the survey hosted on the UWCC website. Deloitte will then assign teams in a way that creates diverse and experienced groups of four, most likely matching up participants from different schools within UW. This scenario is the best representation of what Deloitte consultants experience on a project-to-project basis, and we’re sure it will lead to many interesting and innovative solutions.

Q – Can I sign up as an individual rather than in a pair?
Yes you can. Just go to the “Find a Teammate!” tab and create a post with some basic information about yourself, including contact information. From there you can wait for somebody to reach out to you, or you can reach out to others on the page.

Q – When will I find out who is on my team?
The exact date still needs to be confirmed, but you will find out via email shortly before the kickoff meeting.

Q – What should I wear?
The recommended dress code for all events and meetings is business casual.

Q – When can I begin working on the case?
Immediately following the kickoff presentation on Friday, April 27th.

Q – How should I get in touch with the Deloitte team if I have additional questions?
Feel free to email us at uwcasechallenge@deloitte.com, we will be working during the competition to answer questions as they come in.

Q – What is the schedule of events for the week?

Monday April 9, 2012 Through Friday April 20, 2012 
Participants enroll by visiting the registration survey via the Case Challenge website (www.2012uwcc.com).  Questions can be emailed to uwcasechallenge@deloitte.com

Friday April 27, 2012 
Case Challenge kick-off (on campus) and case materials distributed to participants

Wednesday May 2, 2012 
Team presentations submitted to uwcasechallenge@deloitte.com

Friday May 4, 2012 
Semi-finalist and Finalist presentations and Award Ceremony

Q - What criteria will be used to judge our presentations?
The presentations will be judged on the ability to address the required questions, the quality of the solution, and the overall presentation of ideas.

Q - How much time will I need to spend on the competition over the course of the week?
Expect to spend 3-4 hours each night producing your final deliverable. It is important to stay organized and work efficiently in order to avoid a build-up of work as you approach the deadline.

Q - Do we get to watch other teams present?
The first round of presentations will include only judges and the semi-finalist team presenting. All teams are invited to watch the final round of presentations.

Q - Does participation help with recruitment?
Participating allows you to get to know Deloitte practitioners and understand what we do; at the same time, Deloitte practitioners are able to meet you outside of the traditional recruiting cycle, and become familiar with who you are. As a bonus, case competitions make for a great topic of conversation during your interviews – with Deloitte or any other company.

Q - What’s the prize?
The details of the prize are still being confirmed, but winners will attend a networking event with Deloitte practitioners. In past years, the event has taken place in a box suite at a Sounders home game.

Q - Who will judge the competition?
The presentations will be judged by senior Deloitte practitioners from the Seattle office.

Q - Do you have any examples of past presentations?
We have a few examples of past presentations on this website under the “Sample Cases” tab. It is important not to use these presentations as templates, but rather as examples of how to create a simple and logical argument in PowerPoint. The frameworks and structures in past presentations may not be applicable to this year’s case.