Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Acing the Fit Interview: Strategy and Approach Motivation Questions Effective Storytelling Finessing Negative Stories In the second article of this series, you will learn about the often-underestimated motivation questions like “why consulting?” and “why this firm?”. The interviewer will be expecting a few concise and well-supported reasons.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 18, 2022

While for management consulting you can expect a few behavioral questions followed by a business case, economic consultants favor different types of questions to determine whether you are a good fit. In this post, I will share 5 tips on how to ace your economic consulting interview. Pre-interview: Polish your Resume and Cover Letter.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 28, 2021

Consulting case interviews require lots of preparation. Although you will hear of some geniuses who aced their cases after only one week of preparation, this is probably not true for us mere mortals. Although case interview preparation is a discipline of its own, it brings a crucial advantage. How should you proceed?

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

If you are interested in consulting roles, case interviews are an integral part of that process. No matter how well prepared you are, you will never really know the case that lies ahead. Even if you manage to practice all the cases you find (which is basically impossible), you will still have to consider the layout of the interview.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 27, 2023

Interviews at consulting firms are often broken down into 3 segments: Fit Interview (~10 mins) Case Interview (~30 mins) Questions and Answers (~5 mins) While the vast majority of content out there focuses on the case interview, it is worth pointing out that the fit interview should not be overlooked. DON’T be an arrogant know-it-all.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

With such a busy schedule, it can be tough to find a partner to practice cases with. Although the following 4 tips are not a substitute for practicing with a partner, they can help you to improve your skills and stay sharp, in preparation for the next time you do cases with a partner. Make use of interviewer-led cases.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Case interviews are synonymous with consulting recruitment and are characterised by unfamiliar problems. Case interviews are synonymous with consulting recruitment and are characterised by unfamiliar problems. How then can you ace the interview confidently when it’s your first encounter with a particular business case scenario?

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Management Consulted

MARCH 13, 2016

In case interview prep, Victor Cheng has risen to a household name in the last 5 years, and his book Case Interview Secrets is one of our recommendations for those looking to break in to the industry. . This book is a fantastic guide to the case interview process, especially if you are interested in landing a position at McKinsey.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 18, 2016

One of the most daunting things about case interviews is the uncertainty you’re faced with as you step inside the door. If you become familiar with them and learn how to apply them, you’ll be able to solve any case that is put before you. Well, that’s what our frameworks are for. ” asked the man.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 6, 2015

Case questions form the cornerstone of the consulting interview, and reading this blog or reviewing the case prep resources listed below will not be sufficient preparation. Many experts recommend at least 30 mock case interviews with friends, classmates, contacts in the industry and anyone else who is willing to help.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MAY 15, 2023

Every leader wants to be successful. But sometimes, the results achieved come at the cost of character. Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. suggested that the most dangerous person is likely gifted with reason but no morals. A blind passion for results damages a leader's reputation and the organization. What is Leadership Character?

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 2, 2019

The fundamentals of doing well in a case interview are pretty well known and accessible. It is essentially everything that is in the case interview bibles of Case In Point or Hacking the Case Interview. Sure, cracking under the stress of doing a live case might eliminate a good chunk of the candidates.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 22, 2019

To practice problem structuring in a case interview I recommend practicing the process of setting a hypothesis and devising an issue tree that tests your hypothesis. This will help you to ace the case. Yes, I would like to Subscribe to the Case Secrets Email Newsletter. the key is that you understand the process.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Entire books are written about mastering the 30 minute case! I used to like the expression “the case is a behavioral and the behavioral is a case,” but I’ve realized over time that everything is a behavioral interview. So, how does this translate into acing a case? The Case is Real Life. Be normal.

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Management Consulted

JULY 17, 2016

Welcome back to our series on using frameworks to break down case interviews. In our first article, we provided an overview of frameworks and how you can use them to solve any case that gets put in front of you. If you get a case that deals with declining profits, the first question you should ask is “why? Why, you ask?

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Management Consulted

JULY 17, 2016

Welcome back to our series on using frameworks to break down case interviews. In our first article, we provided an overview of frameworks and how you can use them to solve any case that gets put in front of you. If you get a case that deals with declining profits, the first question you should ask is “why? Why, you ask?

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 3, 2021

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to handle case interviews via video conference. While video conference case interviews weren’t unheard of before, they are much more common right now. There are a few different ways that consulting firms facilitate video conference case interviews. Technical Setup.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 12, 2019

A question I receive quite often is How to Practice Case Interviews Alone? I will be honest it is hard to practice case interviews on your own but. Most of my case interview prep was done by myself. would try to use the case process to reverse engineer how they got to. not impossible. the decision. For the business.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 24, 2019

I recently was sent this question from a CaseInterview.com student looking for advice on how to prepare for a Bain Written Case Interview. Question: I've purchased LOMS and have just completed my first attempt at all the cases. Any resources or practice written cases that you know of would be much appreciated.

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Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

INFOSYS CONSULTING. Birthed in 2004 as a spin-off of Indian tech outsourcing behemoth Infosys Technologies, Infosys Consulting is quickly climbing the charts as an industry leader in IT Operations and Strategy consulting. The firm supports clients across 50 countries with a massive employee base of almost 135,000 people. Infosys Engagement Cost: .

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Management Consulted

JULY 8, 2013

In one day with you, we are going to give you a TON of insider info, practice tips and practical demonstrations so you can ace your interviews! Case Frameworks – becoming a case-opening expert. Case math and case closings. Developing a case practice plan. It’s here! 1) The price is unbeatable!

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

I ended up acing the case , but I could get absolutely, positively no indication of this during the interview. Even after I aced the case, it was just ice cold. Question: I am a new visitor at your blog and I find the feedback you provide in specific questions extremely helpful. Let me give you a specific example.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 10, 2021

Many candidates spend numerous hours perfecting their resumes, preparing for case and technical interviews, and crafting their fit story. However, they often forget to research the company itself. How to research the company. Visit the company website. Start by visiting the company website. Then click on the “Investor Relations” section.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The telephonic interviews included one strategic case (no numbers) where I could use an issue true to address the problem and another interview was more about O&G industry in the Middle East. 1) Practice your case interview math. I still continue to listed to the audios passively (not the best way!) Thanks for your email.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 6, 2018

In this post, I will share tips on the case interview, assessment centres, keeping stress levels down, and staying motivated on your journey to land a coveted role in the management consulting industry. Get friendly with case studies. In my previous post, I shared 5 tips to help you with consulting applications.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 6, 2020

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to handle case interviews via video conference. While video conference case interviews weren’t unheard of before, they are much more common right now. There are a few different ways that consulting firms facilitate video conference case interviews. Technical Setup.

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Management Consulted

MAY 5, 2015

In our free time, we dream up new ways to effectively equip prospective consultants so they ace the process and get their dream job. Today, we’re pleased to announce the arrival of our Consulting Case Interview Bootcamp – Online , a revolutionary new tool for people who want to break into consulting. That number is insane.

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freshminds

MARCH 5, 2018

Why are Case Studies used? Note that they are not looking for a “right answer”; they are looking for a “right method” Types of case studies. Here are some examples of different approaches across industries; Management Consulting : tend to use “operational” type case studies (more details below).

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 29, 2019

In terms of preparation, the general feedback from those getting offers is the Look Over My Shoulder ® examples are extremely reflective of the dynamic of cases in McKinsey Rounds 2 & 3 (same feedback for BCG and Bain). and you're unable to progress in the case until you get the answers to "why" and "how".

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

Types of cases: The firms used between 4 and 6 normal case interviews , and all cases were more or less unstructured interviews. Surprisingly, people and communication skills were considered far more important than 'acing the case'. Besides case interviews , BCG used a problem-solving test and a written case.

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Claris Consulting

JUNE 3, 2019

In a worst-case scenario, should you lose your job because you lack adequate people skills? They aced the interview, had a superb resume, and were told no thank you. In a zero unemployment world, does your “connect ability” influence your success with employees? And it is 100% within your control. What is it? Sound harsh?

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

In case interviews , some candidates always seem to get "stuck" in a case -- unsure how to proceed. Other candidates " ace the case " and never seem to get stuck at all. The short answer is this: You only get stuck in a case if you skip steps. Should I Use Intuition in my Case Interviews? .

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CaseInterview.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

More important than memorizing the main case frameworks is the ability to take your hypothesis and build an issue tree (or customize a standard framework) that will test your hypothesis in this specific case. Using Issue Tree’s in a Case Interview. My questions is about how to structure a case after a case question is given.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

What follows is an exchange of emails with a reader regarding synthesis is case interviews. Reader Email 1 of 3: Hi Victor, thanks to the LOMS program, I was able to learn just enough within a short time to pass my first ever case interview with McKinsey. In summary, we should expand B in the short term. Never more.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

I had to learn how to do a case interview. to help them (plus the knowledge that case interviews require a lot more preparation than a normal experience interview with four questions that any smooth talker can quickly ace). So basically the whole case! 30-minute case interview with an alum (phone). And maybe, 3.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Success Story: First, I would like to thank you for providing a lot of useful materials on case interviews. What follows are several success stories that I’ve received from readers who successfully managed to land multiple offers. Second, I cannot agree more with your advice on handling job interview schedule conflicts.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 18, 2021

You pass your courses, ace examinations, conduct research, and write lots of reports. There is a misconception in graduate school that participating in an internship is a waste of time and might prolong your schooling, but that could not be further from the truth. Do you have the skills to get there? Test Drive Your Degree.

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