Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

There are 3 soft skills in particular that I like to call the 3C’s of consulting: confidence, collaboration, and communication. Confidence The first soft skill that will aid you in your consulting career is confidence. Within the world of consulting, however, there isn’t always a right answer or solution to the problem at hand.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Making a shift into the consulting world may feel daunting, especially if you have no prior exposure to the industry. As such, learning how to be as confident as a consultant presents a conundrum. How are you supposed to be confident when you do not have a consulting background? Reading Time: 4 minutes. What is Confidence?

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 24, 2021

When one thinks of management consultants, one inevitably thinks of highly efficient workers. This is because an efficient way of working is essential as a management consultant. So, the crucial question is, how do you become an efficient worker to withstand the time pressure in a management consultancy?

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Management Consulted

JUNE 4, 2017

Everybody knows you should dress conservatively for a job interview. A straightforward interview suit is the way to go, and that goes double for a management consulting interview. We won’t assume you’ve been living under a rock and don’t know that navy blue and charcoal gray suits are your interview suit standbys.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

It turns out that preparing for case interviews is fairly similar to preparing for Taekwon-Do Competitions. While my martial arts journey has been long and difficult, it has also been rewarding and improved my professional life as a future consultant. In consulting, you must master certain frameworks before you move on to the next one.

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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. Maybe you interviewed in the fall but defend your thesis in the spring. You did it! How best should you use it? Try a New Activity.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

Thinking about consulting as a career? You are probably curious about HOW exactly an MBA program will support you with your transition to consulting. Maybe you’ve heard about school consulting projects, strong alumni networks, and classes that can supplement your experience. Global Consulting Project. Creative thinking.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 8, 2015

In this post I look at the stress interview. If you’re interviewing for consulting positions, then you may be subjected to one. The aim of the stress interview is to put you under pressure in order to see how you will react and whether you can calmly defend yourself. (Source: Flickr ).

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

An empath is someone with an extremely reactive neurological system which causes them to absorb both the positive and stressful energies around them. The first step towards managing your empath abilities and keep them working for you is to own that you are an empath and learn how to set boundaries around your work. I'm an Empath.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Stress is a serious issue facing leaders. Leading successful organizations creates personal and professional situations that result in increased stress. In the book Leading Change, renowned change management thought leader John Kotter identified that overcoming complacency to change requires a sense of urgency.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 23, 2014

In today’s post, we feature some love from across the pond – and an insider’s look at consulting from an Associate at BCG. This guest post comes to us courtesy of Inside Buzz – make sure you go check out their detailed information on careers in, amongst other things, management consulting. Here we go! +.

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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. Instead, it aims to set out some of the less commonly cited, and sometimes overlooked, aspects of the interview process. The interviewer also has something to lose. This is, however, not the case.

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Consulting Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

When I met with three aspiring consultants who are very passionate about parlaying their experience to help companies create healthy work environments and engaged employees. But after consulting on countless employee engagement projects, I started to see that there are hidden costs to these initiatives.

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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. Talk about them.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 11, 2022

So, you recently graduated high school, got into a top school, and now suddenly you are bombarded with talk about internships, clubs, top firms, consulting interviews, and more. All the case prep, interview practice, and networking in the world will be for naught if your resume lets you down. Build out your resume.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 17, 2021

When I attended consulting career workshops, recruiters from the Big 4 and management consulting firms frequently stressed the importance of being yourself in order to show why you are a good fit for the role. There are three key benefits of self-reflection in the context of the consulting application process.

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Comatch

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Grappling with complex topics, meeting demanding deadlines, and working long hours are all part and parcel of life as a consultant. So, while there’s no doubt that consulting can be a highly rewarding career, it’s easy to see how this lifestyle could lead to burnout. . 3 Reasons Hobbies Drive Productivity. Stay Focused.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 6, 2018

This post is a continuation of my look at what you need to know to succeed in the consulting application process. From asking several of my friends for advice, who have all had internships and job offers from the Big Three and Big Four consulting firms, it’s clear that there is a common denominator to their successes – preparation.

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Management Consulted

MARCH 19, 2017

Today we highlight business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Intuit. Admirably, the company has managed to retain a highly positive work environment. Employees are highly complementary of both the smarts of fellow employees and the accessibility of senior management. Interview Tips & Tricks.

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Consulting Matters

MAY 13, 2021

It's what many business owners dream of, and it might just be one of those things that keep his ideal clients stressing over. He decided to turn his advice into a consulting business! He said that after he sold his business, and then a friend suggested he start a consulting business. The second interview is a CV.

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Tom Spencer

JUNE 23, 2018

The happiness points you accumulate will be needed to offset the stress points you accrue later. If you are targeting the consulting industry, increase that stress quotient by a few more points due to intense competition in the sector. Preparation for case interviews is an essential component of getting into consulting.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 27, 2019

As addressed in my article from last week , non-MBA graduate students face a comparatively more challenging journey in their quest to enter the management consulting industry. Step 1: Understanding the Consulting World. Step 1: Understanding the Consulting World. Step 2: Getting an Interview.

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Clarity Consultants

JULY 28, 2023

In fact, even those with a knack for management could still use a little help every now and then. Through courses, coaching sessions, and training modules, they can improve their leadership skills and become the manager they need to be for their business. And when management suffers, so does everyone else in the company.

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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Based upon interviews and research, the highly customized Communicating Your Value and Impact Workshop focused on the following areas: Growth Mindsets Activating a growth mindset often requires letting go of limiting beliefs. Job Relevance 99,2% Satisfaction 132% Knowledge Gain 93.3% Job Relevance 99,2% Satisfaction 132% Knowledge Gain 93.3%

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Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Today we highlight tremendous business analyst and post-consulting leadership jobs at Georgia-Pacific. However, the pay grade at middle management makes it less than an ideal transition point for consulting top performers – get in early, or wait it out. Interview Tips & Tricks.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 29, 2015

IN this post we look at researching consulting firms. Researching consulting firms doesn’t just help you prepare your application and improve your interview performance, it will also help you decide whether you are really interested in pursuing a career in the consulting industry. Keep the stress levels down.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 20, 2018

Cases are a tool used by interviewers based on a business scenario; they go beyond behavioural and background questions to assess the actual abilities of a candidate by replicating the steps of a consulting project. Do not just repeat what the interviewer said. What is a Case? Structuring the Problem. Develop Hypothesis.

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Tom Spencer

JANUARY 21, 2022

To combat this, you should start building your network as early as possible so that you can increase your chances of landing your dream job without undue stress. If your great uncle twice removed is a consultant at BCG, then obviously he might be able to help you land an internship. I interviewed and was then offered the position.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 3, 2019

In this story in which the stress the importance of clear communication and confidence. As an experienced hire that didn't even get interview invites coming out of undergrad and periodic cold web submissions a couple years ago, I now made it to final rounds with Bain and BCG [ South East Asia locations ]. so much that it is rote now.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Personally, I found the best case interviews [ in LOMS ] to be the most helpful. I can best equate this to your "consulting is not the end all, be all" message. This understanding gave me confidence and peace during the interview process. There are a number of consulting firms out there, and they are not all the same.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 8, 2020

Dear University Student Seeking to Enter Consulting, Let’s be honest. The consulting industry at large has scaled back hiring, and so securing a consulting opportunity will be difficult. For many of you, the realistic challenge is not to acquire a consulting opportunity today but to play the long game. The bottom line.

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Tom Spencer

MAY 13, 2018

If you are in your final year at university or you have recently finished your degree, there is a chance you are looking at jobs in management consulting. Consulting is not for everyone. No matter how set you are on a consulting career, it is still possible you won’t actually like the job. Shorter application process.

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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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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

It applies not only to how you serve clients as a consultant but also how you manage your own career. My thoughts on this topic are widely applicable to CIBs (Case Interview Beginners), F1Ys (Future first years), and CIFMs (Consulting Isn't for Me). No, I'm pretty sure I could beat him in a case interview competition!

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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. The prize for best answer was a FREE Consulting Case Bank and The Consulting Bible 3rd edition – a HUGE giveaway – so we weren’t surprised when we heard from so many of you.

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Management Consulted

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

TOWERS WATSON CONSULTING. Today’s expose highlights the world’s largest employee-benefits consulting firm. Towers Watson Consulting specializes in HR consulting of all kinds, and risk management consulting in particular, while also counting actuarial and investment consulting practices under its umbrella.

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CaseInterview.com

AUGUST 21, 2019

In his story he shares his tips for the tools he found most useful to prepare for the AT Kearney case interview. Success Story: I just wanted to write you a brief note to thank you for all the useful tools you've provided me with in my search for a consulting career. Thanks to you, I've recently accepted an offer at A.T. No, Thanks!

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