Consulting Matters

AUGUST 25, 2022

She and I worked together years ago when I first got on Kajabi, and she taught me so much about how to use this amazing platform for my website, courses, email, and more. If you are wondering how to have it all, as you define "it all," this interview will give you a boost of inspiration on exactly how to make it happen!

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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.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Interviews are difficult – they involve researching the company, preparing for informational interviews, and practicing behavioral questions. If you are aiming for a consulting internship or full-time job, there is also an unavoidable hurdle you will need to jump – case interviews. Case interviews can be stressful.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

I met Jared several years ago when we worked with a company helping us build our online platform and get started creating content. Initially, I wanted to interview Jared because he has done a fantastic job carving out a unique position in the market as a specialized futurist. How the future isn't practical if you can't leverage it now.

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Consulting Matters

JULY 14, 2022

Do you want to know how to get a seat at the table in the C-Suite and get senior leaders to buy into transformational change that you know they need that they don't quite see yet? In this episode, you'll hear: Sarah's insight into how to break into larger organizations and connect with this type of buyer as I did with Sarah.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 18, 2022

One area that is quite different for economic consulting is the interview phase. In this post, I will share 5 tips on how to ace your economic consulting interview. 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

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Here are four steps that can help you get started: Pursue a relevant degree – While there is no specific degree requirement for investment banking, a degree in a field such as finance, economics, or business is typically preferred. Investment bankers may also be involved in the creation and distribution of new securities.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 6, 2022

My work with him has permanently changed how I see and approach networking. Vern showed me with a few minor tweaks in mindset and skills that I could not only get good at networking but come to enjoy it! In this interview, you'll hear: A better way to network that builds authentic relationships, regardless of your personality type.

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Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Tune into this special interview where I'm in the hot seat! I can build my new network haphazardly, as I'm used to, or I can get strategic like my client Vern suggests, saving me time and making the whole process more enjoyable. How finding like-minded friends in a new city can start with strategic networking. I for sure do.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Acing the Fit Interview: Strategy and Approach Motivation Questions Effective Storytelling Finessing Negative Stories In the third article of this series, you will learn about personal experience questions that demand a different approach from motivation questions. It’s crucial that the extent of the challenge is sufficiently underscored.

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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. Your heartbeat will pulse with excitement when you receive an e-mail letting you know that you made it to the interview stage. The interview is a nerve-wracking experience. This article is going to focus on team interviews.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

This project sparked my interest in marketing & sales consulting, and provided me with directly relevant experience that will help me to apply and interview for jobs in the industry. Marketing consultants advise companies on marketing strategies and campaigns.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 10, 2022

There are many steps to take in preparing to apply and interview for a consulting position. If you are just starting out, you will find yourself editing your resume, preparing answers for experiential questions, and practicing business frameworks to use in the case interview. Rather, it can encompass the entire interview.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 3, 2023

In this blog post, I’ll provide an overview of what people advisory consulting is, what people advisory consultants do, and how to break into the industry. They might then work with the company to design and implement an employee engagement program, or advise the company on how to improve its talent management practices.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

You can read more about how to build an effective product design portfolio here. Network Building relationships within the industry can be a key factor in getting your foot in the door at a product design company. Product designers may work in a variety of industries including consumer products, technology, and healthcare.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Pursuing tertiary studies is not only about the academics, but also about knowing which career path you want to take and how to utilise the resources you are given by your institution in order to attain that goal. If you are unsure of how and when to start your consulting journey as a student, this article will serve as a guide.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Prior to Accenture offering me a position, one of my interviewers asked me “what attracted you to consulting?”. This is a common question in consulting interviews, and it is one that usually throws people off. I strongly believe in authenticity, preparing ahead, and applying personal experience and skills in every interview question.

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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. Conducting due diligence on the company you are interviewing for will help you build rapport with the interviewer, learn the firm’s culture and values, and showcase that you did your homework.

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Simon Associates

AUGUST 4, 2022

I so enjoy my A uthority magazine interviews. Not only do I get to really think about how to grow a business, change your culture , be an effective leader or become successful as a woman entrepreneur, I get to share my thoughts with all kinds of business people, either established or emerging.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 8, 2022

As the number of experienced hires have increased during the pandemic and I personally made this transition twice during my career, below I’ll share my thoughts on how to think about this route to help you make sense of this process and plan your approach. Interview process and preparation. Evaluation criteria for experienced hires.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 11, 2021

It seems like coaching is a necessary part of the consulting interview prep process and without it you don’t have a chance of getting an offer. Coaches can be very helpful and typically there are three main reasons to seek out a coach: You don’t know what to do or how to start. Case coaching is an industry of its own.

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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. It allows the interviewer to see and hear you clearly. Technical Setup. Internet Connection.

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CaseInterview.com

MARCH 31, 2022

Over a decade before I had three daughters, I was intrigued by women and how they’re perceived in the business world. The class didn’t just cover theories regarding how people of differing gender, racial, and educational backgrounds were perceived. It was my first (and only) observational class. I was stunned.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

You can generally tell whether you did well in an interview based on the connection you built with the interviewer. You have probably been in situations where an interview felt uneasy and awkward because of a lack of chemistry with the interviewer. The interview process is not a perfect system.

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The Management Centre

AUGUST 10, 2020

In our coaching practice and on our personal effectiveness programmes we often help people who are getting ready for interviews. These could be interviews for new jobs, or meetings with new supporters, or pitches. Here, Yvette Gyles , =mc Director and coach explains how to prepare for such meetings with confidence.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 23, 2020

Case interviews can be a hurdle or stepping stone at the beginning of your consulting career. The interview tests your problem solving ability, communication skills, composure and interpersonal skills. There is some consensus that a minimum of 15 cases will provide a solid foundation to tackle the interview.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

You successfully interviewed for a position at your dream consulting firm, and you have received and accepted an offer. Maybe you interviewed in the fall but defend your thesis in the spring. How best should you use it? However, you have multiple months before you begin. Learn a New Skill. Learn something new outside of school.

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Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Inevitably in any job, internship, or graduate school interview, you will hear these words. How did you resolve the situation? If answered incorrectly, the firm might deem you a poor fit, regardless of your case interview performance. Preparing for this type of interview is like building up a library.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 2, 2021

When conducting a search for case interview tips on the internet, you will quickly find yourself drowning in information. There are articles giving tips on how to speak, what to say, how to say it, what to wear, and so on. When sitting in the interview room, it is easy to think that you are the only one with something to lose.

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 5, 2020

It is a classic case interview question, in which a candidate is asked to make an estimate. When a consultant meets with the CEO of a major airline to discuss growth strategy, for example, they may need to do a market sizing to get a grasp of how big the broader market is. How big is the market? How quickly is it growing?

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Tom Spencer

MAY 18, 2019

A major portion of the consulting case interview tests your quantitative skills. So your interviewers want to know that you’re comfortable with math and have strong analytic reasoning skills. Here is a play-by-play of how you should approach a case interview: . Your interviewer should be able to follow along easily.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 31, 2020

According to Business Insider , the odds of getting hired by McKinsey & Company are less than 1%, although this is not unique to McKinsey. To secure a final round interview at Bain, you would have to be in the top 3% of applicants for that office. Reading Time: 4 minutes. In order to do this, you can follow what I call the R.I.R

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 9, 2019

So maybe you’ve gotten to the second round, maybe you’re still waiting to hear back, or maybe you’re hoping to interview again in the next recruitment cycle. Regardless of whichever bucket you fall into, it always helps to see things from the interviewers’ perspective. Here are the top three things they’re looking for: 1.

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Chad Barr

MAY 3, 2023

During the event, I shared numerous examples of how ChatGPT can benefit you. During the event, I shared numerous examples of how ChatGPT can benefit you. Imagine being interviewed by the best of interviewers… that’s ChatGPT. I consider it a game-changer in both personal and professional spheres.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 25, 2020

Additionally, COVID-19 has led to massive layoffs and the US government’s new policy , making it harder to get approval for work visas, mean that there’s a pool of great talent that is hungry to get these entry-level jobs. Unfortunately, there’s no trick or hack that will get you through this. This typically takes 3 to 6 months.

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The Management Centre

JANUARY 27, 2023

Following on from our 5 Ways to Improve Your Recruitment Process, we asked our latest recruits how they found our process, and what advice they would give to recruiters. This is what they told us: How did your experience compare to other processes? This is what they told us: How did your experience compare to other processes?

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 8, 2021

As you prepare for your next consulting case interview, here are 4 quick tips that will help you to tackle any case. Remember, the interviewer may have additional information that they will only share if you ask! Think about how you are going to solve the problem before diving in. How would you get the data in a real case?

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