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How to Build Chemistry with the Interviewer

Tom Spencer

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. Talk about them.

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Virtual Interview Tips to Hire Top Talent: Unveiling the Secrets

LSA Global

Virtual Interview Tips to Hire Top Talent: Unveiling the Secrets The benefits of virtual interviews have caused most employers to conduct initial interviews online, rather than in person to open up their talent pool, inject flexibility into the recruiting process, test candidates remote technical savvy, and reduce travel expenses.

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How Taekwon-Do Prepared Me for Consulting Interviews

Tom Spencer

It turns out that preparing for case interviews is fairly similar to preparing for Taekwon-Do Competitions. Martial arts have taught me discipline and the ability to learn new things, while also striving to perfect what I already know, which I employ as I prepare for the case interviews. Learning Frameworks. Setting Goals.

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Case Interviews via Video Conference

CaseInterview.com

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. Having a good technical setup is crucial.

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Why Travel and Living Abroad Prepare You for Consulting

Tom Spencer

Have you ever felt guilty about travelling extensively? Have you ever wished that the money spent traveling could somehow pay dividends? Well, I believe it can pay dividends, so you shouldn’t feel guilty about your past and future travel. But travelling also nurtures and requires key traits that are present in a good consultant.

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How to Get a McKinsey Interview Through Networking

CaseInterview.com

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. I have consequently been invited for an interview. The objective of this email was to simply highlight that there are several alternatives to securing an interview.

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How to Approach Experiential Questions

Tom Spencer

Inevitably in any job, internship, or graduate school interview, you will hear these words. 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. “Tell me a time where you…”. Former or current consultants.