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5 Core Case Study Principles Every Interviewee MUST Know

Management Consulted

The case study question is a fundamental portion of any consulting interview. Perhaps you’re a natural at networking, possess a wunderkind resume, and exemplify expert-level interpersonal communication skills. When it comes to evaluating case studies, none of your other skills really matter. 1) Focus on Structure.

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Generalist vs Specialist Firm Interviews

Tom Spencer

Case Studies. There is a lot to think about when preparing for consulting interviews , and you may want to check out some of our other blog posts and guides for preparing your resume , creating your cover letter , and improving your network. Frameworks. Experiential Questions. Presentations. While these firms all hire Ph.D.’s

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Friday Fusion: October 2nd, 2020

Tsavo Neal

How do freelance consultants with a mix of long and short-term projects structure their resume? If you’re a freelance consultant, your resume isn’t important. A resume positions you as an employee instead of as a trusted advisor. Case studies tell stories of how you’ve helped businesses like theirs.

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Starting your Consulting Journey as a College Student

Tom Spencer

After spending 18-years under the guidance of your parents, you gain the freedom to explore the world, study a degree of your choice, discover who you are, and explore potential career options. Some of the best years of your life will be spent at university. Most importantly, you can learn how to pitch as if you were presenting to a client.

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The undisputed importance of appearance and how to get it right

Tom Spencer

When you walk into an interview, even before you speak, shake hands or talk through your resume, something else is doing a lot of talking in your behalf: your appearance. Tailored business suits are pricy, especially if you are still looking for jobs or studying. Reading Time: 4 minutes. This allows you to keep a better balance.

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Friday Fusion: December 4, 2020

Tsavo Neal

Treat your LinkedIn profile like marketing material — not a resume. Posting your resume is marketing Interviewing is sales Salary negotiation is pricing Your employer is your customer. The Detailed Case Study. You’re not looking for a job. You’re looking for clients. What is the first step before starting a business?

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Launch of The Consulting Bible – your secret weapon in today’s economy

Management Consulted

From salaries to travel, from boutiques to MBB, I’ve helped people understand the job, write the perfect resumes , and ace the toughest interviews. 3 sizing questions (what I like to call mini-cases) – including 2 where I provide multiple solution methods. The Consulting Bible blows all of that content out of the water.