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. There are many successful people in the world of business that were rejected by consulting firms and went on to achieve great feats. AngelList is a great place to look for start-up jobs.

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Consulting Matters

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The overall organizational system includes three primary systems: The business strategy is all about WHAT the organization wants to accomplish. It provides mission and purpose, brand, vision, goals, desired customer experience, products, and service offerings.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 14, 2020

However, one observation that I have made as both a potential hire looking for a job and as a consultant guiding others is that oftentimes, we are not prepared for an encounter or a meeting that might make all the difference in our careers. For example, I often talk about my music background and many people remember that about me.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 9, 2019

As a business major in college, I became familiar with the world of consulting early on. But for those who come from non-business majors (science, engineering, arts, law, etc.), It is always easier to apply with a higher GPA, and consulting firms give offers to students from all majors and backgrounds. Study Hard.

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Tsavo Neal

JANUARY 20, 2022

Now, 80%+ of them will look at it before doing business with you. I asked them why they have a consulting website, and what tangible results it creates for their business. More importantly, you’ll learn why these consultants have a website — and what it does for their business. (If It even instills confidence in you.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 21, 2019

Below is a success story from a CaseInterview.com student who received an offer from AT Kearney in Europe coming from a non-MBA background. Thanks to you, I've recently accepted an offer at A.T. In his story he shares his tips for the tools he found most useful to prepare for the AT Kearney case interview. Additional Resources.

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Management Consulted

APRIL 20, 2014

Your services helped me get my dream job!” I ended up getting my offer last week and I wanted to write and let you know that I couldn’t have done it without your website as a resource. I attended the University of Oregon and received my degree in Economics and Business. Talk about tenacity!

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 31, 2021

Consulting is an exciting career opportunity that offers graduates the chance to use their critical thinking skills, creativity, and past knowledge. In order to work as this type of consultant, having prior background knowledge of tech or computer science would be preferred. It is demanding, but immensely rewarding. Image: Pexels.

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Kraft Kennedy

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Like nearly all of today’s business functions, modern IT has a significant customer service component that didn’t exist even just 10 years ago. Rethinking how IT works. Gone are the days when a Law Firm IT department could sit tucked away in a back room, avoiding interaction with lawyers. The usual result? Bricked machines.

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Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

Warning: this last calculation will be quite low since it doesn’t include profit, expenses, or the time it takes to run your business; try increasing this number by 40-50%. It also helps to have an idea of what consulting firms charge for consultants of similar background and expertise. I did this for years with terrific success.

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Rick Conlow

JUNE 19, 2023

9 Challenges for Leading Remote Work Teams While most remote workers are diligent and committed to their work, there are cases where employees may take advantage of the flexibility that remote work offers. It is important to note that while remote work has its challenges and controversies, it also offers viable benefits.

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Landing an offer without a background in business is difficult, but it’s not impossible. Here are a couple of success stories from readers who managed to land offers: Success Story: Thank you so much for all of your friendly advice in the videos! After watching your videos, I felt much more confident about the process.

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 19, 2019

It just forced the essence of what makes a Disney theme park special and what guests love and expect about the experience to the background. And then I started my own business… …and discovered that this simple reality is easier said than done. I didn’t actually leave Disney to start a consulting business.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 11, 2013

There are also 4 board committees (Audit committee, Selection & Compensation Committee, Ethics and Governance Committee, Strategy & Investments Committee) that write resolutions, draft proposals and offer opinions to the board of directors. The board committees have no decision-making authority. Industries. Target schools in the U.S.

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Rick Conlow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Furthermore, 70% will quit for a better offer. 13 Reasons Managers Fail at Coaching Check out these thirteen reasons managers may struggle or fail at coaching: Lack of Training and Skill: Corporations promote managers based on their technical expertise or job performance but may not receive proper training in coaching skills.

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Martinka Consulting

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Background : Rite Aid bought 131-year-old Seattle institution Bartell Drugs earlier this year and according to this article it’s been a disaster. To be fair, on September 21, 2021 the Wall Street Journal had a business section frontpage article about how CVS is short 25,000 employees and Walgreens is in the same predicament.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 13, 2021

Although consulting jobs have been under threat because of the negatively impacted economy, companies have cut off many expenses (travel, networking events) and firms have adjusted their operations to support a ‘work from home’ model. These sectors offer many employment opportunities. BCG, McKinsey, Bain, A.T.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Question: It was really fascinating to read your today's email about landing a McKinsey offer while coming from advertising. My Reply: Given your background, there are two things I would suggest: Make sure your resume emphasizes your quantitative analysis and math skills. Practice a lot before you know if you have an interview.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

From their educational background, their interests and career goals, as well as their life and work experience. I talked to people who got numerous offers at top firms and it was interesting to see how they made their decision to join their particular firm. Everyone has their own consulting experience. Image: Pixabay.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2018

To connect with the interviewers on a deeper level, it would be good if you can research a little bit about their background before the interview. If not, ask some probing questions to try and understand his/her interests, hobbies, professional background, etc. Show excitement about the opportunity to meet the interviewers.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 12, 2017

Consulting offers a better experience at a comparable pay scale. Most people with law backgrounds we know make excellent consultants, but not before putting in some serious work beforehand. While the starting pay is less, you’ll also have more time to learn on the job. The answer?

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 3, 2018

Well, consulting could possibly be a solution as it offers the opportunity to wear many hats within multiple industries, functional areas, and geographies. You don’t necessarily need to be a business guru to make it as a consultant. Below are three (3) other benefits of a consulting career. You can’t possibly get bored.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 17, 2019

graduate from Eastern Europe and received an offer from the local BCG office this week. I have a fulltime job so was only able to practice one week prior to my first interview and 2 weeks prior to my subsequent interviews. I have no formal business education, which might have affected the interviews. segments) myself).

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

One of the most vital skills a new consultant can have once they're on the job is the skill of extrapolation. Some new consultants who do well in case interviews actually have a very hard time with this on-the-job reality. Often, people from these backgrounds are looking for an exact, definitive answer. Partner: 4 data points.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Let me offer a little history. Up until the mid-80s, many of the software engineering jobs were for special-purpose machines or applications. Plenty of people worked in “IT,” which was strictly the business process automation for the company. Do these stories reflect your experience? I started asking around.

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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? Tell me a bit about your background. A year after graduation, my rugby career started to show promise and I quit my analyst job to focus on training and competing. Hi Josh, how are you doing today?

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 25, 2019

My response about “dress code” is business casual is a good rule of thumb. Any advice for someone with XYZ background (perhaps one that you and he/she have in common -- e.g., non-business majors, non-target schools, engineers, etc.) In terms of shoes, no sneakers or sandals. Definitely no tie, or blazer.

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CaseInterview.com

JUNE 25, 2019

The reader was curious about how you prepare for this practice session and if it is truly is a practice session or a way to do a pre-screen prior to the actual interview or in other words if they bomb this practice session will they already have lost the BCG offer before they even interview. If you do poorly, it does not count against you.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Question: I am very excited to have received my dream consulting firm offer just two days ago. I know you have done an excellent job during your time at McKinsey. My Reply: Congratulations on your offer! There are many things you can do in the time between when you receive your offer and your start date. Thank you!

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 9, 2019

I know there's a lot of people who are currently in a job that they're not thrilled at and they wanted to take your leap; the leap into this kind of world. So tell me a little bit about your background and what was it that made you decide; like you know what, I want to take the risk and start my own shop? Betsy Jordyn: Wow!

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 29, 2019

What follows is a question from a student about if case interviews are different for a non-business undergraduate vs an MBA as well as my response to them answering the question. Being an engineering major, and not business, I was wondering if an interviewer takes a candidate’s background into consideration when deciding on a case?

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 21, 2013

Andy had failed a case interview with one firm but had a confirmed chance with McKinsey London, and he didn’t want to walk away without the offer. Just got off the phone with McKinsey and have been offered an Associate position!!!!!! Jenny Rae: First of all, let me just offer my congratulations in person.

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Management Consulted

AUGUST 10, 2014

However, the firm loses money on you in the first 6-12 months on the job – they invest heavily in training, and you are contributing very little. No matter which option you choose here, make sure you address the question with enthusiasm – be excited about what the firm has to offer.  .

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Women in Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

If you’re tempted to say that no one else offers the same product or service that you do, then there’s a good chance that either you’re kidding yourself or there is no market for what you want to sell. A healthy market, with enough customers to make for a sustainable business, has several competitors already out there.

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Consulting Matters

APRIL 9, 2019

I know there's a lot of people who are currently in a job that they're not thrilled at and they wanted to take your leap; the leap into this kind of world. So tell me a little bit about your background and what was it that made you decide; like you know what, I want to take the risk and start my own shop? Betsy Jordyn: Wow!

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 18, 2013

IBM Global Business Services (GBS). The history of IBM GBS is one of our very favorite business stories of all time, and one that reminds us that even the most enormous, boring and troubled companies can re-invent themselves. The division focused on in this article is IBM Global Business Services (IBM GBS). Confused yet?

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

What follows are several success stories that I’ve received from readers who successfully managed to land multiple offers. Second, I cannot agree more with your advice on handling job interview schedule conflicts. It was because the latter opportunity came about much later in my job-hunting process. Much to my (and my family's!)

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