MishTalk

JULY 30, 2013

Minyanville Business and Market News. Case Against The Fed. China Financial Markets. Market Oracle. Market Ticker. Real Clear Markets. Retail Sales Rise in Germany and France, Decline in Italy; Margin Squeeze in Germany and France. Italy: Sharpest drop in retail sales since April. Recent Posts.

Retail 70

Retail Sales Real Estate Financial 70

CaseInterview.com

MARCH 26, 2019

The PARADE Method (tm) is an approach to answering resume-oriented job interview questions. It is an approach I developed that is tailored for answering these questions in job interviews for management consulting, as well as interviews for senior executive positions in industry. Interviewers want to know what you did.

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Case Interview Interviews Resumes Retail 81

CaseInterview.com

JUNE 1, 2020

Sometimes, you get lucky because the market moves toward you. Other times, you have to find where the market has shifted toward. If you don’t adapt your sales and marketing messages to your target market’s new priorities, your sales will suffer. In your market, this might be a product opportunity.

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Case Interview Hotels Interviews Video 69

CaseInterview.com

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

In contrast, my favorite boardroom belonged to a clothing retail chain in California during the Great Recession of 2008. If you know finance, especially the finance of retail businesses, that’s nearly impossible. I had never heard of a retail business with such high profit margins. The company had suffered a 40% drop in sales.

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Case Interview Retail Finance Conference 59

Tom Spencer

JUNE 6, 2020

It is a critical step towards identifying growth opportunities in business and should be carried out before undertaking any of the following actions: Developing customized marketing programs (e.g. Drawing new retail concepts (e.g. campaign optimization). Designing an optimal channel distribution strategy (e.g. Demographic segmentation.

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Apparel Retail Examples Productivity 103

CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

You can perform better in a consulting interview by having an upfront preview of what types of questions might be thrown your way. Profitability cases directly tackle the amount of money a business is generating. retail stores, online, catalogs, or affiliate partners). They can also refresh their sales and marketing approaches.

Interviews 45

Interviews Case Interview Consulting Productivity 45

CaseInterview.com

JUNE 13, 2019

A reader sent me an email asking if there was a pattern or trend to what kind of case problems are given by each firm? So, does BCG give M&A questions while McKinsey gives business cases? My answer is the cases you get are all over the place and there's no pattern that I've ever seen or heard about.

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Case Interview McKinsey Interviews Insurance 40

Management Consulted

AUGUST 7, 2016

Acquired in 2009 by The Nielsen Company, a world leader in market research, and with only one location in downtown Chicago, the Cambridge Group has taken the most basic concept of “supply and demand” and concluded that there is a better way. Go to Market Optimization. Market Entry Strategy. THE CAMBRIDGE GROUP INTERVIEWS.

Groups 100

Groups Interviews Culture Case Interview 100

MishTalk

JULY 15, 2013

Minyanville Business and Market News. Case Against The Fed. China Financial Markets. Market Oracle. Market Ticker. Real Clear Markets. Big Miss in Retail Sales vs. Expectations; Trend Change or Another "Soft Patch"? Retail sales were up 0.4% May retail sales were revised lower, to +0.5%

Retail 64

Retail Trends Sales Real Estate 64

Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In-person, low-paying positions in retail, hospitality, restaurants, and healthcare remain in strong demand, though they may not attract highly skilled talent with college degrees or advanced credentials. Job seekers report on peer-support calls and during networking meetings that they have had their interviews postponed or canceled.

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Recruiting Recruitment Talent Case Interview 96

Chad Barr

AUGUST 12, 2012

In the latter case, there is zero cost of acquisition and fees are seldom an issue at all. The secret to building a strong community of quality supporters on the web is to engage in as much of the market gravity as you can. The more diverse your marketing efforts, the wider (and “stickiest”) your web.

Marketing 52

Marketing Case Interview Retail Resources 52

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 17, 2015

Four P’s Analysis is a framework that may prove useful for solving consulting case questions. It can be used to evaluate the marketing strategy for a product. The pricing strategy that a company employs will affect its market share and profitability. Can the company afford to increase its marketing budget?

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Analysis Case Interview Interviews Advertising 60

CaseInterview.com

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

I thought I’d offer my perspective from the last 35 years of observing the equity markets, including four stock market crashes. GameStop is a business that sells video games via physical retail stores, typically located in shopping malls in the United States. Well… in this case, it was not. I agree with this assessment.

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Retail Case Interview Media Marketing 105

CaseInterview.com

MARCH 16, 2020

With the media, stock markets, and social media going crazy over the topic, I spent a lot of time digging into the data to develop my own conclusions. 1) Sample-Size Problem As of March 5th, 4 pm ET, the United States had: Total Cases: 164 Total Deaths: 11 Friends of mine have said, “Why is everyone freaking out over 11 deaths?”

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Analysis Case Interview Interviews System 144

Management Consulted

JANUARY 15, 2017

Today we highlight Kalypso, a young but emerging player in the consulting market. If you are interested in the emerging market of the Internet of Things (IoT) or Augmented Reality (AR) devices, or are fascinated by helping a company navigate product placement in a grocery store, Kalypso may be a good fit for you. Industries.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Case Interview Intellectual Property 100

Tom Spencer

JULY 2, 2015

Below we provide a selection of sample consulting case questions. Our client is a mid-sized retail bank in Kazakhstan. Entering a New Market. A large Korean electronics company is thinking about entering the market for tablet computers. How can we regain market share, and return Blackberry to its former glory?

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Consulting Turnaround Case Interview Retail 60

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 18, 2020

Oftentimes interviewers ask case questions based on their previous projects and industry experience. Although those experiences might look appealing to a recruiter on a resume or cover letter, an interviewer is more interested in exploring a candidate’s ability to problem-solve. Workplace culture. Exit opportunities.

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Consulting Recruiting Recruitment Case Interview 78

Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

On the one hand, Pratt and Joshi wanted to take advantage of the Infosys name when carving out its space in the market, but on the other hand, creating an independent name for Infosys Consulting was vital if it wanted to attract top talent. Digital Marketing. Customer Experience Management. Agile Enterprise. New Business Models.

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Interviews Culture Consulting Deloitte 100

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 18, 2013

As the next installment in our popular Firm Profile series, we take a look at the evolution, reinvention, and current interview tactics of one of the world’s premier consulting firms – IBM. Marketing Sales & Service. Financial Markets. Areas like finance, accounting, communications, HR and marketing.

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IBM GBS Interviews Consulting Case Interview 203

Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

Today’s emphasis is on ZS Associates (pronounced Zee S in the USA) – a premier boutique firm focused on sales force and marketing optimization. Founded in 1983 by Kellogg School of Management marketing professors Andris A. The firm is a strong niche player, distinguished in its speciality of sales and marketing consulting.

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Case Interview Interviews Sales Pharmaceuticals 100

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 11, 2016

SIMON-KUCHER & PARTNERS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE. Though the firm’s background is exclusively in pricing, in more recent years it has been breaking into other practice areas such as strategy, marketing, and sales. Consumer & Retail. Just be sure to keep this in mind as you apply and go through the interview process. .

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Case Interview Automotive 100

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 19, 2019

For instance, retail banks can raise interest rates (the price they pay customers for depositing funds at the bank) to quickly attract new balances and acquire new customers. Therefore, you are likely to come across pricing problems in your case interviews. So let’s step through a helpful framework for pricing cases.

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Case Study Case Studies Study Strategy 60

CaseInterview.com

JULY 18, 2019

The Financial Services Operating Group concerns itself with Banking, Capital Markets and Insurance. The Products Operating Group concentrates on Air Freight & Travel Service, Automotive, Consumer Goods & Services, Industrial Equipment, Infrastructure & Transportation Services, Life Sciences, and Retail.

Accenture 45

Accenture Case Interview Operations Automotive 45

Management Consulted

JANUARY 25, 2016

Generally regarded as turnaround market leaders, AlixPartners is doing a killer job at taking up more room in the consulting space by strategically hiring a plethora of gurus. Popular fields for AlixPartners alum include venture capital, private equity, financial services, investment management and retail. Financial Services.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Turnaround Case Interview 100

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 6, 2015

This added to the firm’s already glowing reputation as they continued to diversify their services and enter new markets. ALVAREZ & MARSAL INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. The interview process at Alvarez & Marsal is pretty straightforward. Automotive and Suppliers. Consumer Packaged Goods. Financial Services. Healthcare.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Turnaround Case Interview 100

CaseInterview.com

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

I thought I’d offer my perspective from the last 35 years of observing the equity markets, including four stock market crashes. GameStop is a business that sells video games via physical retail stores, typically located in shopping malls in the United States. Well… in this case, it was not. I agree with this assessment.

Retail 81

Retail Case Interview Media Company 81

CaseInterview.com

JULY 18, 2019

Consultants here tend to serve insurance, investment banking, retail banking, government agencies, payment processors, and private equity fund clients. These changes can either be internal shifts of processes and systems or responses to the changing market environment.

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Oliver Wyman Case Interview Interviews Bain 49

Management Consulted

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

In case you hadn’t noticed, the benefits are exceptional, and the pay is above-average as well. Alex Petrov, former VP of Retail Marketing at PayPal and VP of Consumer Brands at Safeway, joined the company as Vice President of Partnerships. Interview Tips & Tricks. Expect this interview process to take all day.

Culture 100

Culture Case Interview Interviews Engineering 100

Management Consulted

APRIL 5, 2015

CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . managed to establish themselves in the market and grew into a global firm with 1000+ employees and 21 offices. Marketing & Sales. CONSULTING INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING . Generally speaking, interview are held across two rounds. . L.E.K. Consulting. would have failed.

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Interviews Culture Consulting Strategy 100

Management Consulted

AUGUST 1, 2013

Oliver Wyman’s CEO, John Drzik, states that the long-term aspiration is to be recognized widely in the market as the gold standard in consulting. Have an upcoming Oliver Wyman interview? Retail and Consumer Products. Retail and Business Banking. OLIVER WYMAN INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Website: [link].

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Oliver Wyman Interviews Mercer NERA Economic Consulting 201

Tom Spencer

JULY 16, 2015

The Three C’s Framework may prove extremely valuable for consulting case questions. It can help to assess the business situation in the context of entering a new market, M&A, product development, and starting a new business. How big is the market? How fast is the market growing? What is its market share?

Case Interview 60

Case Interview Industry Productivity Interviews 60

Management Consulted

APRIL 6, 2014

PWC INTERVIEW AND CULTURE. Whether you’re planning to interview at PwC or just want the lay of the land, check out one of the coolest business stories consulting has to offer. Help clients with complex financial accounting and reporting issues such as capital markets transactions, IFRS conversions, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

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PricewaterhouseCoopers IBM GBS Case Interview Interviews 221

Management Consulted

JANUARY 18, 2015

KEARNEY INTERVIEW AND CULTURE. 1997 – First Global Prize, an annual business school case study competition for potential recruits, awarded. Marketing & Sales. Each company faces substantial challenges in the every evolving face of marketing due to consumer trends and industry dynamics. Firm hires 2,000th employee.

Interviews 100

Interviews Culture Case Interview McKinsey 100

Tom Spencer

JUNE 7, 2015

Alex Formstone: In London we have three main verticals: consumer and retail, oil and gas, and financial services. You would be expected to manage the junior client interactions for example working with the finance or marketing team, and be given opportunities to present work to senior business leaders. How do you work with clients?

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Case Interview Interviews Recruiting Recruitment 60

CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

In any case, I have a question for you regarding Consulting vs. industry. I imagine someone interested in product/marketing management is better off going into industry. If someone works in industry for three years in marketing, they have three years of experience in marketing. In which case, it's a human resources issue.

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Oliver Wyman Consulting Case Interview McKinsey 40

Management Consulted

DECEMBER 11, 2013

In 1981 , the Cap Gemini Sogeti group entered the US market. The practice areas with projects that offer the best exit opportunities for business management are Big Data and Analytics, Marketing and Business & Technology Innovation. CAPGEMINI CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & RECRUITING. Industries.

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Capgemini Interviews Consulting Accenture 192

Management Consulted

MAY 10, 2015

Below them is a team of five global managing directors, each owning a different sector: mature markets, fast-growing markets, productized services, people-delivered services, and expertise & knowledge management. Retail services. HAY GROUP INTERVIEWS AND RECRUITING. Practice Areas. 1. Leadership and talent.

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Groups Interviews Culture Case Interview 100