Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

With the 2018 application cycle in full swing for a number of top-tier consulting firms, many of my MD and PhD colleagues have been inquiring about how they can leave academia, if only for a few years, and pursue a career change in management consulting. Boston Consulting Group : Bridge to BCG. Introduction.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 10, 2018

As one could imagine, medical school doesn’t really train you to be a life sciences consultant. it doesn’t provide you with business acumen and healthcare policy fundamentals, nor does it prepare you for case and behavioral interviews, or teach you how to properly format a business style resume.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

This will show you if they travelled recently or have any hobbies you can connect with them over. Here is an example of how the conversation might flow. After the interviewer briefly explains their work, most candidates would say “cool” then quietly get their resume ready to begin the interview. Get the ball rolling.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 16, 2008

Banking salaries average 50-100% higher than consulting salaries , with the difference increasingly significant as your seniority increases. Consulting compensates with perks that banking does not offer – from better travel allowances to more generous health and retirement packages. 2 LIFESTYLE.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 30, 2016

As consulting has become more popular (frantically so), we are getting increasing numbers of emails from undergrads – and even high schoolers – begging the question – if you want to break into consulting, what should you major in – and what majors are deal-breakers?

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Beau approached us a few months ago to ask about breaking into consulting. He had the epiphany that consulting was his calling in life, and went searching for details – finding MC in the process. Is my resume where it needs to be? Well, let’s just go through the resume and maybe that will lead into some of my questions.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Last week we held an MC exclusive subscriber giveaway contest – entrants told us in 200 words or less how they became interested in consulting. Interview tip: Consultants love epiphany answers. The key is to keep the focus on consulting and not let yourself get overly personal. It was like “Oh!!

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Management Consulted

MAY 22, 2016

ARCHSTONE CONSULTING. Today we highlight Archstone Consulting, a new firm on the block that is quickly making a name for itself in the consulting neighborhood. While originally founded as an independent strategic firm, Archstone Consulting was acquired by leading enterprise benchmarking firm The Hackett Group in 2009.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 1, 2009

I wanted to take this time to welcome new readers, share a few of my favorite consulting-specific reads from around the web, and answer a few reader questions. International Management Consulting 101 – we discuss what it’s like to work in an overseas management consulting office. Critical reading for new consultants.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 6, 2018

Leading up to the summer before my senior year of college I was searching through Google for my next travel destination when a pop-up ad directed me to a website about Mongolia, the land of nomadic culture and once the largest contiguous empire founded by Genghis Khan. economic stabilization package. economic stabilization package.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 9, 2015

OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Today we continue our firm profile series with an in-depth review of OC&C Strategy Consultants. KEY STATS FOR OC&C STRATEGY CONSULTANTS . OC&C Strategy Consultants Website: [link]. OC&C Strategy Consultants Headquarters: Worldwide.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 11, 2015

How in the world did Josh go from a PhD in cell and molecular biology to a job in federal consulting for The Tauri Group? Here at MC, we had the pleasure of recently interviewing Josh and asking him how he’s navigated his interesting career path, and how consulting was a great place for his passions and skills to collide.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

FTI CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & CULTURE. As consulting firms go, FTI Consulting is a newcomer – but at just over 30 years old, the firm has made impressive strides to become one of the most respected name in legal analysis and data-driven research to support major initiatives for law firms, banks and the majority of the Fortune 500.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

From a prestige factor, BCG is the better name to have on the consulting resume , particularly if you are early in your career and you do not have another big brand name employer preceding ATK or BCG. 4) Or at some point, quit BCG, live off savings, move to the country of your choice (assuming you have travel visas, etc.)

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

This is Part 2 of a 12-part “Transparency” series, tracing Jenny Rae’s slightly crazy life from her early (5-year-old) roots in business to her travels and then to Bain and beyond. I didn’t know how to talk about it, so I retreated to my old friend – performance – and just got busy. Then, enjoy! ** .

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 4, 2015

ANALYSIS GROUP CONSULTING. Founded in 1981, Analysis Group is one of the largest economic consulting firms in North America. Analysis Group Employees: 600+ Consultants. Little consultants and Ph.D.s, Analysis Group seems to be uniquely positioned in the consulting world. Healthcare Consulting Services.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 17, 2015

Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Airbnb. They sought to create this type of connection experience for people everywhere when they traveled, and the idea for the bigger Airbnb was born. Expect to be pampered and taken care of by this company because from day 1 your benefits start.

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Culture Interviews Cover Letters Travel 100

Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 15, 2018

When it comes to recruiting the three big criteria are: networking, application package (cover letter, resume, and transcript), and interview. Either we shy away from it and allow ourselves to be outshined by others, or we grab the bull by the horns and learn how to thrive. The smoother it is, the better. Poor body language.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 15, 2017

Today we highlight Kalypso, a young but emerging player in the consulting market. Working in a wide variety of industries ranging from Consumer Goods to Life Sciences, Kalypso is establishing itself as a player to be noticed in the tech consulting niche. Check out our Consulting Job Hunt package! Practice Areas.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 12, 2016

A household name in the consulting world, Ernst & Young (EY) has gone through some dramatic changes in the past few years. Founded in 1991 by two former Bain consultants, Parthenon was established to be a specialty boutique strategy firm based out of Boston, MA. Today, the firm consults for many Global 1000 corporations.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 31, 2019

I hadn't applied during the regular recruiting season as I was planning on going directly to an MBA program and trying to get into consulting afterwards. Before my interviews with both firms, I actually got rejected from non- management consulting jobs (even though they were both less prestigious firms and would have been backups for me).

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CaseInterview.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

What are the Top Consulting Firms? While it sometimes seems that everyone wants to get into the top 3 strategy consulting firms McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Bain & Company (Bain), also known as MBB , it's worth noting that there are several other top consulting firms that can give a career a real boost.

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Management Consulted

JANUARY 27, 2009

Do you stumble when asked why you want to do consulting? Unsure how to begin estimating the number of rhesus monkeys in India? Through Management Consulted, I’ve written article upon article about the consulting industry. The Consulting Bible blows all of that content out of the water.

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Tsavo Neal

JANUARY 25, 2018

Consulting lead generation isn’t easy, especially when done online. Now, B2B decision makers are actively looking for consultants online, and your digital presence can be a huge part of how you generate new conversations with buyers. Learn a framework for discovering which method is best for your consulting business.

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CaseInterview.com

MAY 9, 2019

I wanted to send you a quick note on how I have been able to secure a McKinsey interview , despite not knowing anyone in consultancy. To be quite honest, I had never thought about a career in consulting until I: A) Read a McKinsey report. The business of consulting is very much a relationship business.

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Harvard Business

JULY 11, 2017

With over 175 million active users worldwide, Pinterest thrives on providing users with relevant ideas: what to wear, what to cook, how to furnish your home, and where to travel. Over the course of my first year at Pinterest, I’ve learned four key lessons about how to improve diversity from within a company: 1.

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Engineering Talent Recruiting Recruitment 28

Tom Spencer

JULY 18, 2021

Simply the process of applying to internships puts your resume on the desks of recruiters. Take advantage of every opportunity to attend meetings with upper management, work on extra projects, socialize at gatherings, and travel on field trips. How to Get Started. Build Your Network. Ricky Hollenbach is a third year Ph.D.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 7, 2016

The Cambridge Group is the embodiment of a “boutique” consulting firm. However, despite its small size, The Cambridge Group is quickly rising up the charts of consulting firms to watch. Many marketing firms end up hiring ex-TCG consultants for corporate strategy firms. THE CAMBRIDGE GROUP. Career Path. Internships.

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The Crazy Lives of Consultants

APRIL 22, 2013

Ive been asked to "massage" the resume of various dead wood staff, adding my own bullet points to their skimpy skills. And wannabe consultants should be wary of both situations, since games like these can really affect your reputation! Labels: consulting , Firm Craziness , The joys of being a new consultant. consulting.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

I did not know how to prepare and I ended up getting the LOMS one day before my interview. By then I had practiced more than 60 cases, knew how to overcome fear, and had practiced my leadership stories. I think my most significant takeaway from your program has been to be able to internalize how good consultants think.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The stories below are from readers who have successfully landed their first management consulting offer. Success Story: I just wanted to very briefly reach out, offer my thanks and let you know of my success with consulting recruiting in my final year of a Bachelor of Commerce degree at [ public research university ].

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 20, 2015

Today’s article is brought to you by MC intern Preeti Vemu, an ex-Deloitte consultant who specializes in school and event outreach as well as general nutrition for the (mostly-male) masses at MC. Dan lives in New York and has studied in Israel and lived, worked and traveled in the Arab World. Enjoy their insight! WHY READ IT?

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Management Consulted

APRIL 5, 2015

CONSULTING INTERVIEWS & CULTURE . Consulting. A global consulting firm founded in London, England in 1983 and containing the heart and of Bain & BCG, L.E.K. A global consulting firm founded in London, England in 1983 and containing the heart and of Bain & BCG, L.E.K. CONSULTING. CONSULTING HISTORY .

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